ISOC Chapter membership
Training Session at ISOC Ghana
Internet Society Chapters are groups organised by ISOC members on a volunteer basis. Chapters bring together people who reside in a particular geographic region (such as a city, country, or larger area), or who share an interest in a specific Internet related subject.
ISOC's policy for approving Chapters empowers locally meaningful activity while retaining an overall commitment to the joint achievement of ISOC's common mission. Chapters form to represent and work for their geographic area or special interest group in a manner that is consistent with the mission and core values of the Internet Society.
The role of Chapters is vital in ISOC's pursuit of its mission at both local and regional levels. Chapters infuse ISOC with local and regional perspectives on developments and issues that affect the evolution of the Internet. The Chapter relationship is, therefore, very much a “two-way street”: Chapters are effective local and regional agents and are also an important source of the information that informs that mission.
Participate as a Chapter member
By joining a Chapter, you can become more personally involved in the future of the Internet by participating in activities on behalf of your local or issue specific Internet community. Chapters bring a sharper and more personal focus to local and regional issues affecting the Internet. They also create opportunities for those issues to be recognised and included in the discussion of global issues.
Chapters can also help you network with other Internet-oriented people and to participate in locally organised programs and events that promote the core values of ISOC.
- Find an existing Chapter to join (you must become an ISOC member to join a Chapter)
- Form a new Chapter
Regional Bureaus
When you join an ISOC Chapter, you join a global community. ISOC is now establishing regional bureaus as a focal point for ISOC regional activities including education, capacity building, and policy initiatives. The regional bureaus will work with ISOC Chapters, members, and the regional Internet community to understand and address local issues relating to the development of the Internet.
ISOC's current regional bureaus
