Privacy is not a privilege—it’s a human right From the moment the Zcash Genesis block was mined, a fierce and unwavering conviction has anchored our mission: privacy is not a privilege seized by the few, but an inalienable human right that belongs to us all. In an era shadowed by relentless surveillance and rampant exploitation, […] The post Zcash Foundation Launches New Initiative to Champion Privacy-Preserving Humanitarian Aid appeared first on Zcash Foundation.| Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation is excited to share our roadmap of events for the next three years. This tentative plan is designed to support learning, collaboration, and innovation across the global Zcash community. While the overall vision is represented below, specifics may shift over time in response to factors like available resources, community needs, and partnership […] The post Announcing ZF’s 3-Year Vision for Community Events appeared first on Zcash Foundation.| Zcash Foundation
We’re excited to announce that Zebra 2.5.0 was released on 08-07-2025, with the most notable update being the implementation and deployment of NU6.1 in the Zcash public Testnet. The network upgrade was successfully activated on 08-11-2025. For full details, see the 2.5.0 release notes. NU6.1 was scheduled to activate at Testnet block height 3,536,500, following […]| Zcash Foundation
By Atma Connect* Imagine growing up with the fear of living in an area prone to heavy rains, flooding, landslides, and sometimes earthquakes, and where cell service and Internet were nearly nonexistent. That was the dire situation in two villages in West Java, Indonesia. Atma Connect, a nonprofit organization focused on neighbors helping neighbors, particularly… The post The story behind implementing a Community-Led and Sustainable Internet Resilience Solution for Disaster appeared firs...| Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation are pleased to share the newest 2025 Connecting the Unconnected Funding Program grantees. After receiving a record number of applications during the 2025 application window, nine projects have been awarded funding to build and expand Internet infrastructure in underserved and unconnected areas in seven countries. Through these…| Internet Society Foundation
We have released Zebra v2.4.2. Included are security fixes, bug fixes, and new features. If you are currently using Zebra, please take note of any breaking changes. For full details, please refer to the release notes. We had to pull an earlier release due to a database upgrade bug that was introduced in v2.4.0. If […]| Zcash Foundation
In today’s world, nearly every aspect of our lives—from communication and commerce to education and healthcare—is shaped by the Internet. But who ensures that the Internet remains open, secure, and inclusive for everyone? One of the key platforms leading this charge is the IGF. What Is the IGF? The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a…| Internet Society Foundation
Recent blockbuster successes in film and pop music provide an opportunity to reconsider the P-word, patriarchy, and its ills.| Canada's National Observer
The WBA Doug Chickering – WIAA Sports Workshop was at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, during Packer’s training camp. After an introduction from WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind and…| Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation
On May 15th, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed S. 237, the Honoring Our Fallen Heros Act. The legislation, introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) and Senator Kevin Cramer (ND), expands the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program to line-of-duty deaths and permanent disabilities that occur because of certain cancers.| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
By critical infrastructure lab1 The critical infrastructure lab and the Research Network on Internet Governance (REDE) are proud to present the report ‘Critical Internet Governance: From Positions to a Field’. The study Critical Internet Governance brings together a series of essays that challenge dominant narratives and power structures in the governance of the Internet. It… The post Critical infrastructure lab launches new report on Internet Governance appeared first on Internet Socie...| Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society Haiti Chapter was honored today with the 2025 WSIS Prizes Champion Award for its groundbreaking project, “Community Networks in Haiti,” during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) Forum in Geneva. The award recognizes its exceptional contribution to expanding Internet access in some of Haiti’s most underserved regions through community-led infrastructure. …| Internet Society Foundation
Serious songs from goofy people. That’s what you can expect from diverse, Midwest indie-rockers, Motherfolk. What started out as a writing project among two college friends turned into a fully realized band untethered to genres, with an endlessly bright future. Since their formation Motherfolk has been on a steady upward trajectory, amassing well over 5 million Spotify streams on their three studio albums and selling out shows while touring heavily across the United States.| fallsoftheohio.org
Heading to IGF 2025? Learn about the activities led by our Grantee Partners in the Global IGF 2025. They will be leading panel discussions and workshops in the forum to advocate for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone. We’re excited to contribute to this global dialogue. Research Grantee Partners: 1. Global… The post Meet our Grantee Partners appeared first on Internet Society Foundation.| Internet Society Foundation
This article draws on insights from Joseph Lorenzo Hall at the Internet Society. We use the Internet in many aspects of our daily lives, including shopping, learning new skills, working remotely, keeping in touch with loved ones, and accessing necessary services. The list is endless, but have you ever given the question, “Can I trust… The post Why Trust in the Internet Matters appeared first on Internet Society Foundation.| Internet Society Foundation
Jeff Tyler from iHeartMedia won the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Summer Conference in La Crosse on June 18 and donated his winnings back to the Foundation. A total of $1,610 was raised for the Foundation. Thank you, Jeff!Full Story from Donated winnings add $1,610 to WBA FoundationDetails from Donated winnings add $1,610 to WBA Foundation| Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the La Crosse Radisson as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Denise Callaway…| Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation
After nearly 5 years of dedicated service as an Engineering manager at Zcash Foundation, we’re excited to share that Pili will be taking a well-deserved, brief sabbatical. From July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, Pili will be stepping away to recharge and spend quality time with her family. We wholeheartedly support Pili’s decision to […]| Zcash Foundation
By Gustavo Streger When we think about the Internet, we often imagine satellites and Wi-Fi signals floating through the air. But the real workhorses of global connectivity lie hidden beneath the ocean’s surface. Subsea cables — powerful lines stretching across the seafloor — carry over 99% of international Internet traffic, making the world more connected…| Internet Society Foundation
Aspiring cybersecurity and risk professionals were recognized during Day 2 of the 20th annual Secure360 Conference, held May 14–15. This year’s celebration was extra special as we marked two decades of bringing the security and risk community together. Several scholarship recipients joined us in person to receive their certificates on stage during the recognition ceremony, and many attendees had the chance to meet them at the UMSA Foundation booth in the tradeshow hall.| UMSA
FROST, which stands for Flexible Round-Optimized Schnorr Threshold, is an advanced cryptographic protocol designed to improve threshold signature schemes. Unlike traditional single-party signatures, FROST enables a group of participants to collaboratively generate digital signatures using shares of a private key, so that only a specified threshold of participants is needed to authorize a transaction. This […]| Zcash Foundation
Thank you for your contributions and interest in the UMSA Scholarship Campaign. You've made and will continue to make a difference in the lives of our scholars, rising cybersecurity […]| UMSA
A reporter and anchor at La Crosse TV station, WKBT-TV, is the first to receive the recently established Boyd Huppert Education Debt Assistance Grant. Allyson Fergot is one of ten who applied for the student debt relief grant set up and funded by supporters of legendary broadcast journalist Boyd Huppert. “Allyson’s dedication is unparalleled,” wrote ...Full Story from La Crosse journalist first to receive Boyd Huppert Education Debt Assistance GrantDetails from La Crosse journalist firs...| Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation
Two graduates of the Walker Broadcast Management Institute got their briefcases on April 16 as the Institute marked the beginning of another three-year cycle. The Institute is designed for broadcast managers and those seeking or being prepared for broadcast management positions. It’s held at the UW School of Business on the UW-Madison campus. This year ...Full Story from More graduates added to Walker Broadcast Management InstituteDetails from More graduates added to Walker Broadcast Manage...| Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation
The recent Wisconsin Broadcasters Student Forum at Lambeau Field will return to Green Bay in 2026. The date for the next Forum will be Feb. 28, 2026. The recent Forum drew about 200 high school students and 200 college students to the legendary venue to learn about careers in broadcasting and try their hand at ...Full Story from Student Forum to return to Lambeau Field in 2026Details from Student Forum to return to Lambeau Field in 2026| Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation
The winner of the 50/50 raffle at the WBA Awards Gala on May 3 will donate half of her winnings to a remodeling project at Fond du Lac County Veterans Park. Cheryl Millay had recently made a donation…| Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation
The Zcash Foundation is pleased to announce the release of Zebra 2.3.0. This release includes a number of improvements to regtest mode, by adding methods to reconsider and invalidate blocks, as well as fixing a bug that was preventing some transparent transactions from being served by Zebra in regtest mode. Additionally, this release restores Zebra’s […] The post Zebra 2.3.0 Release appeared first on Zcash Foundation.| Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation is committed to transparency and openness with the Zcash community and our other stakeholders. Today, we are releasing our Q1 2025 report, which provides an overview of the work undertaken by our engineering team, as well as an overview of other activities during this period. As with our previous quarterly reports, this […]| Zcash Foundation
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International Girls in ICT Day 2025 is celebrated on 24 April to encourage girls and women to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This year’s theme is “Girls in ICT for inclusive digital transformation,” emphasizing the importance of gender equality in the digital world. To mark this day, the Internet Society Foundation highlights…| Internet Society Foundation
On April 17, 2025 we opened a Dev Fund Poll of the Zcash Community Advisory Panel (ZCAP) to determine which of the funding proposals have the most support, or if the Dev Fund should end and 100% of the block rewards should go to miners. Additionally the poll surveyed community members about prioritizing an extension […] The post Results of ZCAP Dev Fund Poll appeared first on Zcash Foundation.| Zcash Foundation
During Q1 2025, Least Authority (in their role as the Zcash Ecosystem Security Lead) undertook an audit of the FROST Demo code, including the frost-client command line tool and frostd server components. We expect that the FROST server, frostd, will be used by wallets to help participants and coordinators communicate with each other and that […] The post FROST Demo Audit: frost-client and frostd appeared first on Zcash Foundation.| Zcash Foundation
Every year, on 22 April, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day and reflect on the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship. As we mark this special day, we are reminded that creating new knowledge is critical to taking the right steps towards a greener future. In that spirit, the Internet Society Foundation is…| Internet Society Foundation
As we approach critical decisions about the future of Zcash governance and funding, the Zcash Foundation Board has unanimously agreed to endorse the Community and Coinholder Funding Model (C&C) ZIP proposal. This model represents a balanced, forward-looking approach that prioritizes decentralization, cooperation, and sustainability. Here’s why we believe it is the best path forward for […]| Zcash Foundation
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), in partnership with W.S. Darley & Co., is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest. Now in its fourth year, this initiative challenges firefighters nationwide to explore the critical yet often overlooked mental health issue within their ranks.| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
In 2024, the Internet Society Foundation continued its commitment to ensuring that the Internet remains a force for good that benefits everyone. Our latest Philanthropy Impact Report showcases the incredible work of our 203 grantees across 111 countries, with $16.2 million in funding supporting projects that connect communities and advance digital inclusion. From funding community…| Internet Society Foundation
The 2024 Mega-Warehouse Fire Incident Report, conducted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, provides a comprehensive analysis of the devastating blaze that occurred at a mega-warehouse facility in Plainfield, Indiana, on March 15, 2022.| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our communities. When tragedy strikes, their families are left with an unimaginable loss. But you can be a source of hope.| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Kidneys for Communities’ prestigious National Community Impact Award, which honors organizations and individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to saving lives through living kidney donation, was presented Wednesday morning, highlighting remarkable contributions to the cause.| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
We are pleased to share the 16 grantees from the 2024 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure program. This program works with local communities to build Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in markets where they are needed; enhance existing IXPs to realize their full potential; and supports organizations and communities that develop peering and interconnection. There are two types…| Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society Foundation is excited to announce that applications for its Sustainable Technical Communities (STC) funding program are now open. This program supports the organization of technical events designed to strengthen and sustain local and regional technical communities. These events are essential in building a more resilient and secure Internet through knowledge exchange, capacity…| Internet Society Foundation
Our Research Grant Program supports global initiatives focused on enhancing our understanding of the Internet and its value to everyone. The “Future of the Internet” interview series showcases innovative ideas contributing to a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable digital future. Through these conversations, we share stories from our research grant partners who are addressing some…| Internet Society Foundation
Authors: Alexandre Pacheco da Silva, Ana Carolina Rodrigues, Ana Paula Camelo, Beatriz Katano, Flávio Rech Wagner, Pedro Lana, Raquel Gatto The concept of digital sovereignty has become increasingly relevant in the contemporary global landscape as countries seek to assert control over their digital infrastructures, technologies, and data. This blog post, which is based on the…| Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society Foundation is delighted to announce grant funding to 13 projects in six countries to promote educational and economic opportunities through more knowledgeable and skillful Internet use. In its fifth year of operation, the Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) program continues to support organizations with strong relationships with the communities they serve…| Internet Society Foundation
For the past five years, the Internet Society Foundation has supported a diverse range of projects and research that support our vision of an Internet for Everyone. Our grant partners work in over 69 countries and across 6 continents to drive positive change in their communities through the Internet. From connecting more people online, to providing digital…| Internet Society Foundation
The WBA Foundation Board is proud to announce the names of the journalists from across the state who will continue its 34-year tradition of conducting broadcast debates. The WBA Foundation will be…| Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation
In line with our commitment to learning and growth, the Internet Society Foundation’s Philanthropy organization recently commissioned a Grantee Perception Report (GPR) to gather feedback from grant partners on our effectiveness. We partnered with the Center for Effective Philanthropy to issue this survey and receive transparent and confidential grantee feedback to help us understand what we’re doing…| Internet Society Foundation
Hola amigos and friends from hip and dynamic Medellin where in my eighth decade I am working as hard as I was as a 22-year-old Peace Corps volunteer building the...| Maureen Orth
Please help the Marina Orth Foundation’s rural robotics champs, from El Carmen de Viboral outside Medellin, Colombia, travel to Tallinn, Estonia, to participate in the 2019 International Robotex Competition from November 26 to December 3. In only their...| Maureen Orth
The “Little Engineers” all girl robotics club of the Marina Orth Foundation, won first place in their division at the international RoboRAVE competition 2018, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.| Maureen Orth
In today’s world, the growing risk of natural and climate-related disasters is causing more and more disruption to people’s lives. These disasters often lead to loss of Internet connectivity, leaving individuals isolated from their loved ones and from vital information during times of crisis. Using the Internet to support resiliency and disaster management has become…| Internet Society Foundation
Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac as a part of the WBA Summer Conference. The four inductees are: Steve…| Wisconsin Broadcasters Foundation