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Formation | November 17, 2009 |
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Founded at | Washington, D.C. |
Type | 501(c)(3), charitable organization |
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Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
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Website | www |
The World Wide Web Foundation, also known as the Web Foundation, is a US-based international nonprofit organization advocating for a free and open web for everyone. It was cofounded by Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, and Rosemary Leith.[2] Announced in September 2008[3] in Washington, D.C., the Web Foundation launched operations in November 2009 at the Internet Governance Forum.[4]
The Web Foundation aims to expand global internet access and ensure the web is a safe, empowering platform for everyone to use freely and beneficially.[5] One of its former board members was Gordon Brown, former prime minister of the United Kingdom.[6]
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