Session
Internet Society Foundation
Brian Horlick-Cruz, Internet Society Foundation (civil society)
Rigdzin Collins, Internet Society Foundation (civil society)
Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director, Internet Society Foundation (civil society) Rigdzin Pema Collins, Associate Program Officer, Internet Society Foundation (civil society)
Rigdzin Collins
Brian Horlick-Cruz
Rigdzin Collins
1. No Poverty
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: This session will discuss the ISOC Foundation's role as a global philanthropy and funding partner. As a funder, the ISOC Foundation focuses on work that expands Internet access, connectivity, resiliency, and safety. The programs that will be discussed in this networking session promote educational and economic empowerment, Internet resiliency and preparedness, connectivity, global access, infrastructure and technical development, and Internet policy and research.
Classroom
Networking session
Since 2019, the Internet Society Foundation (ISOC Foundation), the supporting organization of the Internet Society, has had the mission of championing ideas and enabling communities to unlock the Internet's potential to tackle the world’s evolving challenges. Through its programs and initiatives, the Foundation provides global funding that promotes greater and more open access to the Internet via economic and educational opportunities, development/innovation in infrastructure and resiliency, research, and funding for ISOC chapters, NRIs, and SIGs. In this networking session, the Foundation will present its recent Programs Impact Reports and discuss its philanthropic strategy and current work helping to bridge the digital divide and promote global connection. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A and time for community building and discussion with Foundation staff.
This networking session will contain a powerpoint presentation followed by a Q&A session. Online attendees will be able to view the presentation and participate in the Q&A session.
Report
Civil society voices are critical for the future development and health and safety of the Internet. Their participation at all levels of IGF discussions should be guaranteed and protected. It is imperative that the IGF continue to set aside formal sessions and spaces for civil society actors and grassroots organizations to exchange ideas & and build their networks of resources.
Grassroots organizations focused on women, particularly those based in the global south, and organizations based in countries with foreign agent laws and restrictions continue to face issues finding and securing funding to run their programs and operations. The IGF community and the philanthropy sector must continue to work to minimize gender gaps in funding and find alternate ways of supporting governance organizations that face obstacles receiv