CONNECT International is a Brussels-based international network existing already for more than 10 years with the aim  to serve as a hub for various stakeholders working on the digital agenda, and consists of 34 NGO members and 17 stakeholders from 33 countries who are involved in Connect’s work, through delegated responsibility in their area of expertise. CONNECT focuses on 4 working pillars:

• Digital Citizenship – Fighting for strengthening of democratic values, empowering people and supporting them to reach their full potential by bringing digital tools  into action to make democracy more efficient and resilient to reflect the needs and desires of young people and empower youth participation. 
• Digital Rights – Connecting people and communities in the digital world to foster positive change through education and actions for the protection of human rights in the digital world.
• Digital Innovation – Leading the positive change in society, by supporting innovative practices, ideas and methods, as key actors of progress and evolution.
• Digital Access – Supporting free and open access to the internet and digital opportunities as a key to personal and societal development through education. Through our activities we aim to take an active role in co-creating inclusive participation for everyone.

CONNECT’s members believe that through partnerships and networks all of us can be agents of change.