nonprofit

World Wide Web Foundation

Nonprofit founded by Tim Berners-Lee and Rosemary Leith to advance the open web as a public good and basic right. Advocated for global internet access, net neutrality, and digital rights. Shut down in September 2024 after achieving many of its access goals.

Current Team

Tim Berners-Lee Current

Founder

Jan 1, 2009 – Present

Track Record

Advocated for global internet access - world went from 20% to 70% connected during foundation's operation

Nov 1, 2009

From 2009 to 2024, the World Wide Web Foundation advocated for treating internet access as a basic right and public good. During its operation, global internet connectivity increased from approximately 20% to over 70% of the world's population. The foundation launched the #ForTheWeb campaign (2018) and supported policies for affordable access, particularly in developing countries.

+ Open Internet & Web Freedom + Knowledge Access & Information Freedom

Sources: Web Foundation· The Register