The Internet is changing lives. It provides opportunities for people like Innocent and many others. For those of us with access, the Internet has become woven into the fabric of our lives. We use it for everything. And for the third of the world without access, they are left even further behind.

In 2024, the Board of Directors of the Internet Society adopted Our 2030 strategypresenting a five-year vision with two strategic objectives:

• People everywhere have affordable, reliable and resilient internet access
• People everywhere have an internet experience that is safe, secure and protects them online.

Focusing on people is essential. We must remember that every encrypted connection helps protect one’s private information. Each new point of exchange on the Internet adds resilience that ensures a business stays online. Each new community network unlocks opportunities for a child or family in that community. Our work may involve technology, but ultimately it’s about changing people’s lives for the better.

The following action plans for both The Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation we outline our priorities in 2025, the first year of our five-year strategy. These priorities demonstrate our collective ambition to ensure that the internet is a resource that enriches people’s lives and is a force for good in society.

We can’t do this alone – it’s going to take all of us. If we want to realize our vision that the Internet is for everyone, we must come together to be the voice the Internet needs. Join us in turning these action plans into reality!