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The latest news, thoughts and stories from the experts on all things digital inclusion, technology for social good, community delivery and learning, and so much more!
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Transformation through technology
Power Up funded project Digiparent, transforms Charlotte’s life in lockdown thanks to new laptop.
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New coalition to tackle the digital divide in the West Midlands
West Midlands Combined Authority announces new Coalition for Digital Inclusion, in partnership with Good Things Foundation.
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Powering up the providers of digital skills training and support in Glasgow
BIPC Glasgow’s Information Officers Power Up their skills, knowledge, and confidence in digital to help provide information and support to small businesses.
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Wireless Poplar – aiming to get the majority of Poplar residents digitally engaged by 2021
Poplar HARCA blog about their realised ambition of getting all residents connected to a fast broadband and enjoying access to online services.
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Building digital skills is a labour of love
Labourer Andy is building his digital skills step-by-step to improve his confidence and his chances of securing long term employment.
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Tackling digital and financial exclusion to build back better
For digitally excluded people, lockdown has made managing money even harder. A year on, Mastercard UK and Ireland Divisional President, Kelly Devine, and our Group CEO, Helen Milner write about how our coalition has ensured nobody is left in the dark.
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Glasgow Life helps more than 300 new businesses during lockdown
Glasgow Life, the charity that delivers culture and sport in Glasgow, has helped more than 300 entrepreneurs to start, run or grow their business since lockdown began on 23 March 2020.
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Good Things Foundation celebrates commitment to Real Living Wage
Good Things Foundation is accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
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How do LGBTQ+ people experience the digital divide(s)?
Our Policy and Research Officer, Tom McGrath, reflects on what we do and do not know about LGBTQ+ people's experiences of the digital divide.
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Judy overcomes fears with new device from Everyone Connected
Judy is getting to grips with her new device after overcoming her fears of technology and gaining new independence after the loss of her husband.
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Meadow Well Connected celebrate a successful remote Get Online Week
This year, due to Covid-19 most Get Online Week activities were held remotely. We heard from one of our community partners in North Shields about the challenges and rewards of running a remote Get Online Week.
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2020: An extraordinary year of working for better digital inclusion
We hear how one of Online Centres, Cross Gates and District Good Neighbours' Scheme has worked hard to champion digital inclusion through a challenging year.