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Norris Square organization increases community access to free internet

Alissa Clausell

July 12, 2023 |

Kensington Voice |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Norris Square, Pennsylvania

Philly Community Wireless addresses the digital divide in the area by developing a community-owned, Wi-Fi mesh network. The community-owned structure means the network doesn’t rely on power lines or subscribers but instead runs on partnerships and grants, providing people with free internet access. Antennas for the network can broadcast within a 100 to 200-foot radius and there are currently 30 Wi-Fi access points throughout the city.

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This Nigerian School is Bridging Digital Gender Gap in Northern Nigeria

Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim

June 14, 2023 |

BONews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

The Nigeria-based Bauchi Feminist Internet School is bridging the gender gap in digital literacy and safety in the country. The school teaches youth, primarily young women, how to safely use the internet and encourages them to advocate for change.

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NM has 7th-best enrollment in $30 per-month internet subsidy

Reyes Mata III

June 06, 2023 |

Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The federal Affordable Connectivity Program helps people pay for high-speed internet access to address the digital divide, and New Mexico is outpacing the national average of participants with educational outreach meetings and advertisements.

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UK food bank users swap face scans for free food

Lin Taylor

May 05, 2023 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: England, London

Food banks and charities in London are partnering with the web platform FaceDonate so they can distribute grocery funds to those in need using facial recognition on their phones. The technology allows charities to ensure the money is spent on food and that only those eligible are spending it.

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Nearly all LCPS families have internet now, thanks to COVID-19 efforts

Reyes Mata III

April 12, 2023 |

KRWG-PBS |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Las Cruces, New Mexico

To swiftly address the dearth of equitable internet connectivity exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Las Cruces Public Schools collaborated with a variety of funding, research, and outreach partners to bring nearly all of its 24,000 students online in their homes.

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Free relationship education program reconnects couples

Gianna Rodriguez Shelby Wingate

April 12, 2023 |

The Oglethorpe Echo |

Multi-Media |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

The Elevate program is a free, eight-week course that helps guides couples to reconnect with each other and develop their parenting skills. The program helps between 30 and 40 couples each year, in-person and virtually. Since its start in 2021, the program has reached more than 470 couples, 96% of which have said they leave the program feeling happier with their partners.

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A Smart Bridge Between Generations

Anna Debreczeni

March 29, 2023 |

Transitions Online |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Hungary

A program run by Hungary’s largest phone company pairs high school students with seniors to teach them how to use smartphones, computers, and the internet. These after-school sessions allow students to fulfill their community-service graduation requirements.

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A US based company is helping minority groups across over to the Tech Industry

Funke Abiloye

March 21, 2023 |

HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

A U.S.-based nonprofit is providing access to online IT training courses at an affordable cost to allow those who are interested to learn skills in the IT field, thus helping them get jobs. The nonprofit also helps address barriers those in Nigeria face, like lack of internet access and necessary tools like laptops.

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How i-voting came of age in Estonia with record election ballots

David Mac Dougall

March 08, 2023 |

Euronews |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Estonia

Alongside other digital services offered by the government, Estonia allows its citizens to vote in elections via the Internet with a system that uses ID cards and secure PIN codes to verify voters' identities. In 2023, more residents cast votes digitally than in-person for the first time ever.

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SafiriSalama.com is helping Kenyans to digitally plan and manage funerals

Johnstone Kpilaakaa

March 02, 2023 |

Benjamindada.com |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Kenya

SafiriSalama.com is a funeral-tech startup that provides people with a way to memorialize their loved ones online, as well as connect with professionals in the funeral industry. Since the website’s beta launch in November 2022, it has seen over 67,000 visitors and more than 478 tributes and 2,000 memorial pictures have been shared to the site.

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