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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

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From Cyber Café to Digital Revolution: The Story of Joseph Bishi and Murambinda's Community Network - Internet Society

Joseph Bishi started a small cyber café in Murambinda in 2003. He grew his vision into community networks that empower rural communities.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

Supported by the Connecting the Unconnected funding program from the Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation, this sustainable, community-driven project catalyzes digital and economic growth, offering a blueprint for expanding community networks across Zimbabwe.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

🌐 The project provides connectivity to underserved areas, empowers residents as digital content creators and entrepreneurs, and drives opportunities in e-learning, e-health, and e-commerce. It also serves as a hands-on training hub for other community networks in Zimbabwe.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

✨ Grantee Highlight ✨

🌍 The Kyleview Community Network is bridging the digital divide in Zimbabwe (Masvingo District), expanding affordable Internet access.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 5d

🌐 The Internet is for Everyone!

Everywhere and in Every Language.

🌎 We’re a global community of changemakers dedicated to building a more inclusive and accessible Internet where everyone can thrive.

👉 Discover more at isocfoundation.org

#InternetForEveryone

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 9d

Explore her insights in our Future of the Internet Research Interview Series: www.isocfoundation.org/2025/10/behi...

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Behind the Screen: how online platforms are transforming mental health care | Internet Society Foundation

The rapid expansion of online therapy has changed how mental health care is delivered. What used to be mainly an in-person service has increasingly moved to video calls, apps, and direct-to-consumer p...

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 9d

Supported by the Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program, Livia Garofalo’s work highlights the impact and challenges for providers delivering care and the reshaping of the future of digital mental health care.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 9d

The researcher discusses her study “Doing the Work: Therapeutic Labor, Teletherapy, and the Platformization of Mental Health Care” which explores how therapists are adapting to the digital shift.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 9d

On this World Mental Health Day, we feature an interview with researcher Livia Garofalo from the @datasociety.bsky.social Data & Society Research Institute (USA).

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 9d

When Mental Health Meets the Internet: Rethinking Online Therapy

The way mental health care is accessed and delivered is rapidly changing. From video calls, apps, and AI, online platforms are transforming therapy.

But what does this mean for those providing care?
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Behind the Screen: how online platforms are transforming mental health care

YouTube video by Internet Society Foundation

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 11d

👏Congratulations to all the awardees!

📷 Learn more about our newest grant partners: isocfoundation.org/.../meet-the...

#InternetForEveryone #SCILLS #DigitalSkills #Inclusion #Grants #Funding

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 11d

🌎These innovative, community-driven projects will help people gain Internet skills to expand economic inclusion and increase educational opportunities, supporting long-term digital transformation.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 11d

The Internet Society Foundation is excited to share that 11 projects in six countries—Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, and Senegal—have been awarded funding through the SCILLS Grant Program.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 11d

Announcing the 2025 SCILLS Program Grantees to enhance digital inclusion in 6 countries
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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 13d

👉 This is not only an infrastructure upgrade but also a way to build a stronger, more inclusive digital future for education and research throughout Uganda.

#InternetForEveryone #InternetForEducation #Uganda #DigitalInclusion #Grants

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 13d

🌐 RENU-owned Wi-Fi offers students and staff free, reliable Internet access outside university campuses, supporting learning, research, and collaboration from hostels, residences, and common areas.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 13d

By decreasing dependence on third-party providers and implementing solar-powered routers along with modern wireless technologies, RENU is providing more reliable, energy-efficient, and consistent Internet access.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 13d

📶 With support from the Internet Society Foundation BOLT Grant Program, this project aims to expand off-campus access by deploying RENU-owned Wi-Fi in student hostels and commercial buildings across multiple districts.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 13d

✨ Grantee Highlight ✨

🇺🇬 Expanding Internet Access for Learning in Uganda

🌍 The Research and Education Network for Uganda is implementing a project to revitalize the metro eduroam deployment nationwide.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 Over 2.6 billion people still lack Internet access. That’s roughly one out of every three people worldwide.

Connectivity is crucial. The Internet Society Foundation is working to bridge the digital divide and ensure no one is left offline.

Know more at: isocfoundation.org

#InternetForEveryone

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 17d

🔗 Learn more about these grantee projects:

👉Villa Rica, Cauca: isocfoundation.org/story/women-...

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 17d

🔗 Learn more about these grantee projects:

👉Juanchaco and Ladrilleros, Buenaventura: isocfoundation.org/story/bridgi...

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Bridging the Digital Divide on Colombia’s Pacific Coast: How a Community Network Transforms Lives | Internet Society Foundation

In the remote Afro-Colombian communities of Juanchaco and Ladrilleros, located along the Pacific coast of Valle del Cauca in Colombia and primarily accessible by boat, having Internet access has long ...

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 17d

🇨🇴 Women entrepreneurs in Colombia are leading the way in bridging the digital divide, transforming their lives, businesses, and communities with the power of connectivity.

🌐 Together, these initiatives show how connectivity, culture, and community can spark lasting change.

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Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 23d

🌐 Over 70 schools and 63 communities now have affordable Internet, giving women access to education, digital skills, and opportunities to shape their own futures.

Internet Society Foundation @isocfoundation.bsky.social · 23d

🌍 In Northern Malawi, unconnected.org, with support from the Internet Society Foundation’s BOLT Grant Program, is empowering women and girls through connectivity.

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