European youth enhance their tech skills through visual arts and design
The National College of Art and Design in Dublin launched the “Digital Pathways” program to support youth in the process of becoming digital entrepreneurs. This free online resource offers students a curriculum to enhance their digital skills using technology related…
Native Mozilla to enable indigenous Latin American population to browse the web
Mozilla open software organization will launch a new browser version to facilitate access to internet for indigenous population in Latin America. Given the language restraints in some remote regions, “Native Mozilla” will be available in indigenous languages to provide these…
600 tribal women to receive digital skills training in Dholadih Village, India
The regional administration in Dholadih Village (Jharkhand state in India) opened a training center that will receive 600 tribal women to be trained in digital literacy skills. Although several girls in the village have received formal education, there is still…
New seal provides recognition to accessible websites in Colombia
The National Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MinTIC) in Colombia is collaborating with the National Institute for the Blind (INCI) and the National Institute for the Deaf (INSOR) to promote the creation of an “Accessible Website” recognition seal. This…
Mumbai seniors receive digital literacy and awareness training
The Center for the Study of Social Change under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in Mumbai, launched a digital education and awareness program to provide senior citizens with access to digital skills training. Beneficiaries of…
T-Incluye Project supports persons with disabilities and seniors in Dominican Republic
The T-Incluye project provided ICT training to 22 persons with disabilities and seniors in Villa Altagracia, Santo Domingo. Participants went through a 21-hour course where they were taught diverse digital skills utilizing tools such as Windows, Office and social networks….
Postas Digitales to train seniors in Argentina
The Argentinian Ministry of Social Development for the provinces launched a program called “Postas Digitales” to provide three-week training for seniors at the Center for Retirement “Luis Salvo” de Morón. Around 160 individuals participated in the program, obtaining certificates of…
Community Tablet brings digital devices to remote communities in Mozambique
Mozambican technology startup, Kamaleon, developed a method to promote digital literacy in rural communities through the implementation of a shared digital platform. Kamaleon’s strategy consists of the installation of solar powered mobile “Community Tablets” that are placed on a trailer…
Funding and support for Spanish youth to boost the Digital Economy
Spain´s Ministry of Energy, Tourism and Digital Strategy launched a program to boost the Digital Economy through the training and employment of youth. With a gross investment of $20 million euros, the objective of the program is to satisfy the…