The Critical Issue of Digital Exclusion in the UK
The Communications and Digital Committee of the UK Parliament recently unveiled an alarming report, pointing out the severity of digital exclusion in the UK. As a staunch advocate for digital inclusion, Achieve Foundation recognises the urgency of addressing this issue.
Digital Divide: The Disheartening Numbers
The report’s findings indicate the deep-rooted problem in our society: millions lack basic digital skills, limiting their potential and pushing them further into the margins. With staggering figures like 4 million individuals unable to complete a simple digital task, and 7 million households lacking internet access, we cannot ignore the digital divide anymore.
Achieve Foundation: Bridging the Digital Gap
At the Achieve Foundation, we echo the report’s concerns. We strive to equip individuals with digital skills and direct them towards essential technology resources. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers is committed to making a change in this landscape.
Digital Inclusion: The Need for Broader Measures
The report stresses the need for comprehensive strategies for digital inclusion. Investment in basic digital skills education, support for digital inclusion hubs, and addressing the cost barriers to digital access are critical steps forward.
A United Stand Against Digital Exclusion
Baroness Stowell of Beeston calls for leadership and collective effort in addressing digital exclusion. This call to action aligns with our mission, stressing the need for collaboration among governments, private sector, and foundations like ours.
Digital Inclusion: A Cause Beyond National Conversation Week
Though National Conversation Week is an excellent platform to highlight this issue, our mission to address digital exclusion transcends beyond a week. We invite you to join us in making digital inclusion a reality for all.
Digital Partnerships
At Achieve Foundation, we know from experience that the best way to help digitally excluded people is to provide one to one support with trusted digital champions.
A major drawback to digital inclusion is the resourcing of this support in terms of financing and availability of skilled champions. We believe that this can only be solved through partnership and collaboration.
Partnership is an essential foundation for digital inclusion strategies as no single organisation can solve this issue alone.
Therefore, Achieve Foundation continues to work with a wide variety of partners to build local digital inclusion partnerships.
Get in touch to partner with us to end digital inequalities.
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