In the remote Afro-Colombian communities of Juanchaco and Ladrilleros, located along the Pacific coast of Valle del Cauca in Colombia and primarily accessible by boat, having Internet access has long been an aspiration. The lack of connectivity has left many families without access to educational and economic opportunities, causing some to consider leaving their homes…
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By Fatima Zahra Lbouhmadi, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist In April 2025, the Internet Society Foundation hosted its seventh SCILLS grantee gathering, bringing together 29 people from 14 partner organizations from Brazil and Colombia for three days of connection, reflection, and learning in Bogotá. As always, these gatherings are as meaningful as we hope them…
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By Fatima Zahra Lbouhmadi, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist In November 2024, the Strengthening Communities/Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) program team brought together grantees from Indonesia and Bangladesh for a gathering in Jakarta. The event was an opportunity to share ideas, build connections, and strategize ways to advance digital inclusion. After the gathering, the team…
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