By Fatima Zahra Lbouhmadi, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist In April 2025, the Internet Society Foundation hosted its seventh SCILLS grantee gathering, bringing together 29 people from 14 partner organizations from Brazil and Colombia for three days of connection, reflection, and learning in Bogotá. As always, these gatherings are as meaningful as we hope them…| Internet Society Foundation
Despite the Internet’s critical role in education, livelihoods, and civic participation, more than 2.6 billion of the world’s population remains offline. This deep digital divide reinforces existing inequalities, especially for women, rural communities, and low-income groups. Access alone is not enough; meaningful digital inclusion also requires affordability, relevant skills, and locally grounded support systems. The…| Internet Society Foundation