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Generación Digital Senior programme will train Peruvian seniors to access ICT services

November 28, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Seniors

“Generación Digital Senior” is a programme launched by Movistar to promote digital inclusion for seniors in Peru. The initiative is expected to benefit more than 350 seniors during its pilot phase, through training related to financial education, human rights, emergency…

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Twelve youth organizations were selected to promote digital and social inclusion in the Philippines

November 27, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Persons with disabilities, Remote/underserved areas, Youth and children

Mano Amiga Philippines and Facebook presented the 12 youth organizations that would receive their support to design and implement youth-driven campaigns to promote digital literacy in the country. The campaigns will last for four months, and will address digital literacy…

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French libraries evaluate their role in facilitating digital inclusion

November 27, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, ICT infrastructure

An article published by French website La Gazette Des Communes released a reflection about the responsibilities and limitations of libraries to facilitate digital inclusion. As explained in the text, there is a common agreement among librarians about their role promoting…

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Digital literacy training to empower 3,400 girls every year in Kampala, Uganda

November 23, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in ICTs for education, Women and girls, Youth and children

The Finance Trust Bank and Craft Silicon Foundation launched a free digital literacy programme to provide girls from slums in Kampala, Uganda with ICT skills training. This initiative is intended to empower girls aged 12-24 to become productive members of…

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Participants at Canada’s Cybersafety Summit 2018 discuss digital literacy strategies to build a cyber savvy society

November 22, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Youth and children

Industry professionals, educators and government representatives from Canada convened on 25 October 2018 at the Cybersafety Summit to discuss the impact of new technology trends on children, seniors, and other vulnerable groups. One of the main topics that was discussed…

Nintendo partners with organizations in USA and Canada to boost digital literacy from an early age

November 20, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in ICTs for education, Youth and children

Nintendo and the Institute of Play launched a programme to provide elementary classrooms in the US with Nintendo Labo kits to train children in basic principles of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. The programme will support close to 2,000…

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MedAlertHelp develops infographic about the elderly and their habits as internet users

November 19, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Seniors

Global Accessibility News released an article explaining some of the challenges we currently face to provide senior citizens with access to digital skills. Taking into consideration that the amount of elderly people worldwide is growing, bridging the digital divide faced…

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Argentinian seniors learn about digital literacy to access financial services

November 19, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Seniors

The National University of Río Negro (UNRN) in Argentina launched training opportunities for seniors to improve their digital skills and learn how to handle their finances accessing banking services. The programme, called “Un click de confianza” (A click of trust),…

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Digital skills training in Nigeria to benefit 10,000 beneficiaries in Edo State

November 16, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Employment and entrepreneurship

Nigeria’s Federal Government announced that the Social Investment Programme (SIP) has supported over 3,000 beneficiaries with digital and entrepreneurial skills training. This initiative, which is implemented in partnership with Google Digital Skills for Africa, intends to train participants to improve…

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United Kingdom launches consultation to improve digital skills qualifications for adults

November 14, 2018 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, Seniors

The government of United Kingdom has launched a consultation to help boost digital skills for 11.3 million adults in the country that do not have the knowledge to use technology effectively for accomplishing daily activities. The consultation took place during…

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