Powering up the recovery with Digital Inclusion

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world. Digital technology has instantly become a universal need, and digital skills and access to technology will be fundamental for global recovery as we rebuild economies and strengthen society.

On 30th September 2020 Good Things Foundation hosted a roundtable, supported by Google.org, with leading digital inclusion practitioners from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The digital divide, already a significant issue worldwide, has been thrown into even sharper relief by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the purpose of the roundtable was to share experiences of delivering digital inclusion at this critical time.

In particular, Covid-19 has created a core question for digital inclusion practitioners everywhere: in a world where the acceleration of digital and introduction of social restrictions has moved interactions online, how can we reach and support those who remain offline?

Powering up the Recovery with Digital Inclusion

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The coronavirus pandemic has exposed and exacerbated digital exclusion across the UK. Digital inclusion is no longer a nice-to-have, but a need-to-have and people still urgently need access, digital skills and support. We appreciate donations of any size as your donation can contribute to getting more households connected and comfortable using technology.

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