Solar-powered mobile computer lab provides digital training for youth in rural India
Edimpact, an education technology organization based in Jharkhand, India, developed a mobile computer lab that is powered by solar energy. The aim of this project is to provide digital literacy training for youth in rural regions that commonly lack basic…
1,000 youth and adults from Buenos Aires will learn how to use technology to grow their businesses
In August 2018, Facebook launched “Soy Digital” program to provide digital skills training for 1,000 youth and adults from underserved communities in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Participants will learn how to leverage online social platforms, create and share digital content to…
CGI and Nasscom Foundation launched Digital Literacy Center in Bangalore, India
CGI and Nasscom Foundation announced the launch of its first Digital Literacy Center in Bangalore, India. The center, located in KR Puram area, will benefit around 1,000 people from underserved regions by providing them with training and access to resources…
The Digital Literacy Alliance funds 12 projects to bridge the digital divide in Philadelphia, USA
The Digital Literacy Alliance awarded close to USD 175,000 to 12 organizations from Philadelphia to provide the population with access to digital skills training. The program is mainly focused on helping seniors, persons with disabilities and population from underserved regions…
Meet the finalists of UK’s Tech4Good Awards 2018 in the Digital Skills category
The finalists for UK’s AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards 2018 annual competition were announced. This event evaluates projects that leverage digital technology to improve people’s lives. The four projects competing for the Digital Skills Award are: CodeYourFuture is a free 6-month program…
New internet hubs will provide internet for rural families in Pontal do Paranapanema, Brazil
The government of São Paulo in Brazil with the support of Instituto de Terras São Paulo (Itesp) Foundation will open 16 additional internet hubs for rural families in Pontal do Paranapanema to access connectivity services. In collaboration with Acessa SP,…
Destiny Trust Nigeria opens Kids Innovation Hub and will train 500 young programmers
Destiny Trust Nigeria launched a pilot project to equip 500 children from underserved areas with access to digital skills training and infrastructure. This will be possible by leveraging the creation of a coding and innovation development center at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos….
All Equity Fund launched by New Zealand’s government to improve children’s digital skills
A $6 million NZD “All Equity Fund” was launched by New Zealand’s government to improve the chances of students from underserved regions to access digital skills, tools and knowledge. The fund is part of a broader government package that has…
Cyber Gram Project seeks to improve digital literacy of minorities in Rajasthan, India
The Ministry of Minority Affairs of India launched a pilot project called Cyber Gram for promoting digital literacy in Chandauli village, located in Alwar district of Rajasthan state. This initiative is part of the Multi-Sectorial Development Program and intends to…
Tecnosaber Project to promote digital inclusion for underserved youth in São Leopoldo, Brazil
During the first week of January 2018, the government of São Leopoldo -city in the south state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil,- launched the TecnoSaber Project to promote digital inclusion for youth and adults from public shelters, including…
