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11 Million
.ORG Domains

Public Interest Registry, celebrates a major milestone of 11 million .ORG domains under management.
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.ORG Impact Awards
2024 Winners Announced

Meet the Winners
 

Three Letters that
Change the World

.ORG is more than a domain; it’s a community of organizations and individuals that are changing the world.
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Committed to
Building a Better World

PIR is dedicated to providing secure online environments and resources that empower mission-driven organizations to increase their positive impact in our world.
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The Stories Behind
the Missions

Learn more about the people helping to make the world a better place.
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Celebrating Good

The annual .ORG Impact Awards empower groups that are making a difference like 2023 winner Hope for Justice. Read more and enter your .ORG
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We Are Public Interest Registry

We are a nonprofit, mission-driven organization focused on creating a safe and trusted online home for mission-driven organizations, where people are able to pursue their goals and positively impact the world around them. We are the people behind .ORG.

 

                                           Who We Are

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Supporting Your Mission

Through .ORG, Public Interest Registry helps nonprofits, mission-driven organizations, and individuals worldwide bring their ideas to life online. Explore how we help EMPOWER, CELEBRATE and EDUCATE our .ORG Community.

ORG In Action

ORG In Action recognizes those making the world a better place by telling the stories behind their mission and the impact that they are having on their communities.

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.ORG Impact Awards

The .ORG Impact Awards recognize and reward the countless .ORGs working tirelessly to make the world a better place.

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.ORG Learning Center

The .ORG Learning Center has the resources to guide and support the .ORG Community online.

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Global Impact Circles

Global Impact

For over 20 years, PIR has helped millions of
organizations effect positive change around the world.
And we’re just getting started.

11+
Million
domains under management and supported by PIR.
60%+
of proceeds from each domain registration is reinvested into keeping the Internet free, open, and accessible.
$500,000+
in awards to celebrate 190 .ORGs from more than 70 countries
“I’m grateful for the chance to work in such a diverse global industry that really makes a difference in the world.” 

— Tony Connor, Senior Director of Marketing, Celebrating 10 years with PIR

Make a
Difference with PIR

Find out why PIR is the perfect place for those looking to build a career while doing work they love and helping to support mission-driven organizations working to improve our world.

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Announcements

Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 6th Annual .ORG Impact Awards

During an evening of celebration hosted by Alan Cumming, PIR named Yellow Boat of Hope as the 2024 .ORG of the Year and honored a community of changemakers.

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2024 .ORG Impact Awards Finalist and Host Announced

The 2024 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists have been announced. Tony-Award Winner Alan Cumming to Host Awards Event in DC.

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A Call to Help Disrupt The Spread of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Together we can do so much more. Read about PIR’s partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation.

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