Code Unnati to provide advanced coding skills to underserved populations in India
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
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…
Paradigm Initiative offers digital skills, entrepreneurship and advocacy training in Africa
During the recent Internet Freedom Forum 2017, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, an indigenous social enterprise, launched its new identity to expand its operations from Nigeria to additional geographical locations in Africa. This social enterprise provides under-served youth with digital skills to…
Digital literacy centers in Delhi using recycled tech devices
A group of students of Delhi University in India, started project Udaan to set up computer centers in rural areas. The model consists in building computers with resources acquired from previously discarded devices thus promoting a more intelligent usage of…
Seattle invests $404,000 USD to promote access to ICTs through community-led projects
The city of Seattle will issue $404,000 USD to community-led projects to increase equal access to technology resources through low-cost broadband, availability of specialized devices, technical support and digital literacy skills enhancement. These grants will consist in awards of up…
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…
Digitally Connected network offers Internet and Society fellowship for people from underrepresented communities
The Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University launched its annual call for fellowship applications to the Digitally Connected network. The program offers financial support to people from communities which are underrepresented in Internet and society fields,…
Digital talent program to foster ICT literacy and skills in UK
London Enterprise Partnership and the European Social Fund have launched a £7 million program to address the tech industry skills gap and promote the city´s technology sector. The initiative will mostly help women, minorities and people from disadvantaged communities to…
Three nonprofits receive grants from NCTA Foundation to provide digital skills training in USA
Three USA nonprofit organizations will receive grants from the Internet & Television Association to start initiatives that promote digital literacy and jobs in ICT. With a total value of $325,000 USD, the organizations will be enabled to implement their programs…
City of Seattle funds 10 tech literacy programs
Earlier in 2016, the Seattle IT Community Technology program released the Digital Equity Action Plan to “ensure all residents and neighborhoods have the information technology capacity needed for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services.”…