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Rural Broadband Infrastructure Resources

A collection of broadband resources for funding, advocacy, and community program opportunities for rural community leaders.

BY Community Strategies Group

Blog Post

07.06.2023
Community Development

Announcing the 2023 Digital Equity Accelerator Mentors

Discover the exceptional mentors of the Digital Equity Accelerator 2023. These ten global leaders in digital inclusion are dedicated to promoting social justice and empowering participants to reach their full potential. From govtech enthusiasts to transformational coaches, they bring diverse expertise and a commitment to creating a future where no one is left behind. Learn more about these inspiring mentors who will guide, challenge, and connect participants to transformative opportunities and additional resources.

BY Hazami Barmada & 1 more

Blog Post

06.20.2023
Community Development

Creating Inclusive Communities for Opportunity Youth

Building an inclusive economy means supporting communities—especially those with the least access to opportunity—to come together to expand mobility, e ...

BY Mike Swigert & 1 more

Blog Post

06.13.2023
Community Development

Conversations in Digital Inclusion by Global Leaders

Explore the transformative power of digital inclusion strategies in unlocking the potential of 2.7 billion people affected by the digital divide. Join the Digital Equity Accelerator and global leaders for insightful conversations on how digitalization can accelerate progress towards the 2030 Development Goals and benefit key populations. Don't miss the upcoming events on 21 June, 27 June, and 11 July 2023, discussing digital inclusion's impact on global development, women and girls, and educational equity.

BY Hazami Barmada, Project Lead, Digital Equity Accelerator & 1 more

Blog Post

05.16.2023
Community Development

Introducing the 2023 Digital Equity Accelerator Cohort

Today the Aspen Institute and HP Inc. announced the selection of ten not-for-profit organizations and NGOs in Malaysia, Mexico, and South Africa for the 2023 Digital Equity Accelerator (“Accelerator”). Each organization is working toward the digital inclusion of marginalized populations and, with the support of the Accelerator, poised to expand their reach and impact over the next six months. The Digital Equity Accelerator, an initiative of the Aspen Institute in collaboration with HP Inc., fuels social innovation by investing into local NGOs working to address social and economic inequalities that are exacerbated by unequal technology access and use around the world.

BY Hazami Barmada, Project Lead/ Director, Digital Equity Accelerator

Blog Post

03.29.2023
Community Development

Intentional Communication Leads to Trusting Communities

The polarization of the national political discourse has made communication a delicate and difficult matter for many rural development organizations and practitioners.

BY Community Strategies Group

Blog Post

03.13.2023
Community Development

Impact Snapshot: The Digital Equity Accelerator’s 2022 Results

In 2022, the Digital Equity Accelerator set out to help address these injustices by pursuing a singular goal: to accelerate equity in the digital economy for underrepresented and marginalized populations worldwide. The Digital Equity Accelerator, an initiative of Aspen Institute, in collaboration with HP, fuels innovation and invests in non-profit leaders who are actively working to address the inequities that exist in technology access and use around the world.

BY Hazami Barmada, Director/Lead, Digital Equity Accelerator & 1 more

Blog Post

03.03.2023
Community Development

Recent Learnings from (and for) the Rural Field

New opportunities with value to rural and Native nation communities are being generated across fields, from public health to environmental justice and beyond. Check out a few ideas and opportunities to help spur equitable rural prosperity in your community.

BY Community Strategies Group

Blog Post

03.01.2023
Community Development

Ascend at the Aspen Institute Impact & Inspiration Report

In 2022, Ascend marked a decade of building a community of game changers who are listening to, learning from, and leading with families with low incomes.

BY Ascend at the Aspen Institute

Publication

02.15.2023
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