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The Fight against Digital Poverty

We were delighted to host a joint webinar this month with the Digital Poverty Alliance and were joined by over 90 different organisations.

Our very own Ken Parker, Scarlett Taylor-Craddock and Anne Brook joined Elizabeth Anderson to discuss how they are driving digital inclusion by refurbishing and redistributing technology to those most in need, reducing e-waste, and supporting sustainable solutions.

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.

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This partnership not only highlights the shared vision of both organisations to drive innovation and social impact, but also sets a new benchmark in corporate social responsibility within the tech industry.

By combining their strengths, ICT Reverse and the Digital Poverty Alliance are well positioned to make a meaningful difference in the fight against digital poverty.