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Escuelas Conectadas Digital Inclusion program provides computers for schools’ staff and educators in San Martín, Argentina

June 30, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, ICTs for education

San Martín district in Argentina provided computers and printers to educational institutions in order to enhance the management processes and communication, as well as the educational level of the children. The initiative is part of “Escuelas Conectadas” Digital Inclusion Program,…

Code Unnati to provide advanced coding skills to underserved populations in India

June 29, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Employment and entrepreneurship, Remote/underserved areas

Software company SAP in India launched “code unnati” program to promote digital literacy and software skills in the country. This action forms part of Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan (PMGDSA) initiative to generate work opportunities through digital literacy. During…

8 groups receive funding to advance digital literacy in Philadelphia  

June 28, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Remote/underserved areas, Seniors, Women and girls, Youth and children

A coalition of organizations called the Digital Literacy Alliance announced earlier in 2017 the conformation of a seed fund worth $850,000 USD for providing grants to organizations that promote digital literacy in Philadelphia, USA. Last June 7, the first eight…

New accessibility guide released by sixteen-year old boy in Haryana, India

New accessibility guide released by sixteen-year old boy in Haryana, India

June 27, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Accessibility

A sixteen-year-old student of GD Goenka world school in Haryana state, India, developed a manual to spread digital literacy in underserved communities. His achievement was supported by The Utsav Foundation, which is an NGO specialized in providing education for children…

Dhwanigalu project empowers Indian girls to solve community challenges using technology

June 26, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in ICTs for education, Youth and children

In March 2017, the Dhwanigalu project was launched in rural Mysuru, at Karnataka state in India to empower girls with access to technology skills. This program, organized by Bengaluru-based NGO, IT for Change, provided one year of digital training for…

CinemaConnect application to reach persons with hearing disabilities at Dubai International Film Festival 2017

June 23, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Accessibility, Persons with disabilities

The Dubai International Film Festival and Sennheiser partnered with the National Media Council of the United Arab Emirates to offer CinemaConnect assistive hearing and translation tool at VOX Cinemas screening destination. For the first time, persons with hearing disabilities will…

Digital inclusion addressed at St. Petesburg International Economic Forum 2017

June 22, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy

Last June 2nd, during the plenary session of St. Petesburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF2017), Russian president, Vladimir Putin, announced its commitment to increase the country’s efforts to promote digital literacy through modernizing current educational programs. According to the speech, increasing…

Ghana Code Day to teach digital skills for 400 high school children

June 22, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in ICTs for education, Youth and children

Ernestina Appiah, one of the co-winners of Digital Changemakers’ competition in 2016, organized a one day coding session for children from junior high schools in Accra, Ghana. Around 400 school children participated in the event, better known as “Ghana Code…

Zero Project call for nomination on accessibility – Deadline extended: 4th July 2017

June 20, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Accessibility, Persons with disabilities

Once again, the Zero Project team would like to invite leading experts and organizations to nominate innovative practices concerning this year’s topics: Accessibility. The “Innovative Practices and Innovative Policies 2018” will be selected by the Zero Project network of experts…

Infocomm Media Development Authority empowers vulnerable population in Singapore with access to connectivity and digital devices

June 20, 2017 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, ICT infrastructure, Seniors

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore partnered with a group of private organizations to provide 900 low-income households with access to broadband services and technology devices. The purpose of this initiative is to promote digital inclusion and empower…

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