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Caroline Kyimiza: the importance of community outreach and peer support
Community connection has always been important to Caroline Kyimiza—that is true both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The young Ugandan innovator is the founder of Cari Innovation Limited, a social enterprise and empowerment centre that mentors women and youth to create solutions to the sustainable development goals. Caroline started the initiative in 2018 […]
Five #DOTYouth who are transforming digital education
The global pandemic has created an education crisis. Governments around the world have shut down schools and educational institutions in effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. According to UNESCO, over 72% of students globally have been impacted by school closures, leading to interrupted learning, poor nutrition, social isolation and an increased exposure to violence […]
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 […]
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 – […]
Digital Opportunity Trust launches #DOTYouth Street Team to tackle COVID-19
In the midst of a global pandemic, youth are identifying the challenges and needs in their communities, and moving rapidly to address them to get ahead of COVID-19 as it hits their regions. The first #DOTYouth Street Team will consist of 50 youth with already-underway and impactful COVID-19 response initiatives in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, […]
Here’s how youth in Africa are creating rapid responses to COVID-19
In Africa, experts are warning that fragile systems could be overwhelmed. But, in the midst of this, youth are innovating. Youth are identifying the challenges and needs in their communities, and moving rapidly to address them to get ahead of the pandemic as it hits the continent. At Digital Opportunity Trust, we’re seeing inspiring and […]