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We cannot wait, we will not wait.
OTTAWA, Canada, April 12, 2024 — When teams from Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) met with hundreds of young people in four African countries last year, again and again we heard a consistent message. From the rural Malawian teenagers walking two hours each way to and from school, to the aspiring Zambian app developers teaching themselves […]
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The Digital Shift: Youth Voices on Digital Inclusion and Skills
We are pleased to share our latest youth voices report: The Digital Shift – Youth Voices on Digital Inclusion and Skills. Youth, especially young women, face a multitude of challenges when it comes to securing opportunities in the digital economy. COVID-19 is just the latest, and a goal of this year’s Tanzania Youth Digital Summit […]
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International Youth Day: inclusive digital and social innovation
Happy International Youth Day! This year’s International Youth Day is highlighting the efforts of young people around the world who are engaging with local, national and global institutions to solve social, economic and environmental challenges within their communities. In light of this year’s global pandemic, youth continue to show their resiliency, strength and drive to […]
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Five #DOTYouth who are transforming digital education
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World Youth Skills Day: Enhancing the skills of women and girls in ICT
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Six #DOTYouth who are taking action for mental health in the wake of COVID-19
From isolation to physical distancing to working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the lives of millions of people worldwide. “[While COVID-19 is] a physical health crisis, it has the seeds of a major mental health crisis as well, if action is not taken. Good mental health is critical to the functioning of society […]
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Four #DOTYouth who will make you feel good about what’s possible in times of crisis
If you were able to join our webinar today, hosted in partnership with Catalyst 2030 – thank you! If you missed it, click play above to learn about how #DOTYouth are tackling COVID-19 in their communities with inspiring grassroots initiatives and social enterprises. No time to watch? That’s ok! Read a recap of the session below – […]
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