ICT Reverse is a proud corporate partner of the Digital Poverty Alliance.
As their exclusive ITAD, we are supporting the DPA by donating refurbished devices to those in need.
The vision is to live in a world which enables everyone to have an equal and sufficient opportunity to access the life-changing benefits that digital brings.
The mission is to create a global community of organisations, active across all areas of the digital divide, collaborating and uniting under a common cause - to end digital poverty by 2030.
What is Digital Poverty?
Digital poverty is the inability to interact with the online world fully, when, where and how an individual needs to. Factors affecting this includes lack of access to devices, insufficient internet connectivity, lack of digital skills and affordability.
Key Statistics:
- 1 in 5 children is experiencing digital poverty.
- 1 in 7 over 16s is experiencing digital poverty.
- 26% of young people do not have access to an appropriate device like a laptop.
- Digital literacy isn't taught in every school and many children must teach themselves how to use the internet.
- The North East of England is the most digitally deprived area of England.
- 53% of people offline can't afford an average monthly broadband bill.
- 2.5 million people are behind on their broadband bills.
- 17% of parents don't know how to set up an email address of know how to keep their child safe online.
Together we can bridge the digital divide, which will open the door to vital resources like education, employment, healthcare etc.
You can help by:
- Making a financial donation (please speak to your ICT Reverse Account Manager).
- Make a pledge by signing the 'Charter for Digital Inclusion' on the DPA website.
"We are committed to supporting the Digital Poverty Alliance in their quest to end digital poverty by 2030. If you would like to find out more about how your organisation can get involved, please contact us.
Suzanne Parker
Head of Marketing