--- title: About the Civil Society Technology Foundation cascade: params: heroStyle: background --- The **Civil Society Technology Foundation (CSTF)** is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and civil society organizations to reclaim digital sovereignty through open-source tools and self-hosted infrastructure. ## Who We Are {{< article link="/foundation/charter/" >}} {{< article link="/foundation/mission-statement/" >}} {{< article link="/foundation/core-principles/" >}} {{< article link="/foundation/position-statements/" >}} {{< article link="/projects/governance/" >}} ## What We Believe {{< article link="/articles/independent-technology/" >}} {{< article link="/articles/why-digital-sovereignty-matters/" >}} {{< article link="/articles/arguments-against-centralization/" >}}