NordVPN's social responsibility initiatives and impact
Life is online… and beyond. Let’s protect it.
Our vision
As part of Nord Security, we stand for a secure and open internet that every user can enjoy regardless of their background. This belief has shaped our core values, and it's behind our every action and policy.
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NordVPN licenses donated to people and organizations in need
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Organizations, educators, and creators supported
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Emergency VPN access requests granted
Our initiatives
A VPN for nonprofit organizations
The NordVPN Nonprofits program offers eligible organizations VPN subscriptions at reduced prices.
Emergency VPN
In extreme cases of censorship or online privacy violations, NordVPN provides free VPN access upon request.
A cybersecurity course for nonprofits
Learning cybersecurity as a nonprofit organization doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn through short lessons, quick videos, real-world examples, and simple checklists.
Our key priorities
At NordVPN, we are eager to make a positive impact on the digital world and beyond. We focus on improving online freedom, promoting sustainability, empowering our team, and being transparent in everything we do. Our annual impact reports opens in a new tab showcase our dedication to our key priorities and efforts to build a radically better internet for a radically better future.
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Protecting life online
We aim to defend honest journalism, democracy, civil rights, and freedom of speech by safeguarding your digital presence. Through our cybersecurity products, we support vulnerable individuals and organizations and help create a safer and more open online environment.
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Bigger steps for a smaller footprint
We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint. By cutting carbon emissions, minimizing waste, and using renewable energy sources, we are making a big difference for a greener future.
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Unlocking potential for all
We strive to give every employee the chance to thrive within our company, regardless of their circumstances. We support their growth and respect their downtime.
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Leading with integrity
We are open about our core mission, values, and management practices at every level of our company. This openness helps us fight misinformation and corruption, build trust, and create an environment where integrity is the norm.
Impact reports
Look through our annual reports to learn more about the initiatives we take part in.
NordVPN year in review 2025
NordVPN year in review 2024
NordVPN year in review 2023
NordVPN year in review 2022
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Frequently asked questions
Corporate social responsibility is a way for companies to address social, environmental, or economic issues by integrating them into company policy. For example, at NordVPN, we do so by working with nonprofit organizations, participating in educational projects, and helping activists who face online censorship and surveillance.
NordVPN is a leading virtual private network (VPN) service provider focused on enhancing online privacy and security through top-tier encryption and secure server connections. Founded in 2012 by Nord Security opens in a new tab, it is one of the world’s leading digital security and privacy solutions providers.
At Nord Security, we stand for human rights and digital freedom through a full ecosystem of tools. With NordVPN, NordPass, NordLocker, and Saily (offering discounted eSIM plans for nonprofits opens in a new tab), we help individuals, journalists, and NGOs protect their privacy, secure their data, and bypass censorship.
As a company, we provide vulnerable organizations with sponsorships and emergency VPN donations. We also invest in public education, campaigns, and content about safe internet use. We strive to make strong cybersecurity and digital rights accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Beyond building cybersecurity technology, we’re committed to sharing what we know with the community. We run several social responsibility initiatives that provide practical cybersecurity education to those who need it most.
For starters, we host free Cybersecurity for Changemakers webinars designed specifically for nonprofits, where we discuss online security basics and help organizations protect the vital work they do. We also try to keep the community informed through the NordVPN blog, glossary, Cybersecurity Awareness Hub, and Research Lab. These spaces provide security guidance for nonprofits and broader resources for anyone looking to up their digital hygiene.
Plus, we’re currently building dedicated training for journalists — tailoring everything to the unique risks and high-pressure workflows they face every day.