Mind the Gap - March 2023
unconnected.org
A community connecting 1 billion unconnected people to the internet to bridge the digital divide.
Thank you for reading our latest newsletter showcasing the work we are doing together with our community to connect 1 billion people to the internet and how you can be a part of it!
We are seeing a very concerning trend over the last 2 years that mobile internet adoption is stalling and the digital gender gap is widening.
Women are now 19% less likely than men to use mobile internet across?Low and Middle Income Countries?compared to?two years ago when the number was 15%.?
The mobile internet gender gap is even wider in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. In South Asia, for example, the mobile internet gender gap is still 41%.
Make sure to listen in this?episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’?published by our Official Supporter?Counterpoint Research.?
As the digital divide continues to widen, it has become imperative to accelerate efforts to bridge the gap. In this episode, unconnected.orgs CCO and Co-Founder?Mea Thompson?are together with Counterpoints VP?Neil Shah?exploring how strategic partnerships can play a crucial role in promoting digital equity and the benefits of companies getting involved in this mission.
The Eye of the Storm: A Reflection on Connectivity in a Disconnected World
Read the latest blogpost?from Kurt Dobbins CEO of NRBY, on his reflections after suddenly becoming unconnected?and how that?taught him valuable lessons and ignited a passion for digital inclusion.
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Creative ways for your company to stand up for digital equity
Partnering with us can help the sales performance of your products or services whilst making an impact.?
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Challenge your team to #Unconnect24
Challenge your staff or customers to disconnect?for 24 hours from the internet?and experience how it is to be unconnected.?For every person accepting this digital detox challenge?your organisation will make a donation to one of our ongoing projects to connect Women, Students, Refugees and Underserved communities.?
Rally your teams, partners and customers around this cause to enable them to be a part of the change.?
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We are looking forward to an amazing 2023 where we will keep growing, and creating opportunities for millions of people around the world.
Please contact us if you want to brainstorm ideas, provide feedback or just give us some new perspectives. We'd love to hear from you!?
CEO at unconnected.org, a community connecting 1 billion unconnected people to the internet.
1 年Hard to believe that the gender gap to access digital services is increasing in this day and age.
Connecting 1 billion people to the internet, eSIM Nerd, Industry Speaker, and MVNO Fanatic
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