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Launching the Principles for Digital Inclusion in the Green Economy
OTTAWA, Canada, February 12, 2024 — Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is thrilled to unveil a significant milestone resulting from the collaborative efforts of the EDISON Alliance Sprint Group. In the span of seven months, from May to November 2023, DOT, alongside esteemed partners like NetHope, Dubai Cares, Goodwall, The Digital School, UNICEF, and other members, […]
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Change Has a Ripple Effect
Over the next several years, the “Going Beyond – Partnering for a Youth-Led Future” project, a collaboration between Digital Opportunity Trust and the Mastercard Foundation, will equip 300,000 young Africans with the skills and mindset they need to thrive as entrepreneurs in a digital world. But that kind of generation-altering transformation does not happen overnight. […]
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Call for Expression of Interest: Round 2 Partners for Going Beyond Project
Call for Expression of Interest: Round 2 Partners for Going Beyond Project Join the movement to empower young women and men in Africa with entrepreneurial skills and digital literacy! The Going Beyond project is a five-year collaboration between Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) and the Mastercard Foundation, empowering over 300,000 youths, particularly young women (70%), in […]
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders, with Skills Today: Youth-Led Impact
July 19, 2024 —In a world fraught with challenges, youth stand as beacons of hope, wielding the power to shape tomorrow’s landscape. In this landscape, skills are key and collaboration is a must. Recognizing the value of collaboration, Catalyst 2030 and its members are changing systems at all levels through collective action and bold new […]
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Celebrating DOT Alumni on MSME Day!
June 27th, 2024 — Happy MSME Day! Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our DOT Alumni who have made significant strides in the world of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Their dedication, innovation, and resilience are truly inspiring, and we are proud to showcase their journeys and successes. Voices of Change: DOT Alumni […]
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Digital Opportunity Trust and the Mastercard Foundation expand the impact of Going Beyond project with six youth-serving organizations in Malawi and Tanzania
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) and the Mastercard Foundation are proud to reveal the six new partner organizations named to the “Going Beyond – Partnering for a Youth-Led Future” project. As the first partners, Hakizetu, Her Initiative, MHub, Mzuzu eHub, Sheria Kiganjani and Songambele will expand the reach and impact of the Going Beyond project in […]
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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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