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Teens Teach Grandmas to Google in Hungary's Libraries
Acts of Kindness2d ago

Teens Teach Grandmas to Google in Hungary's Libraries

Across Hungary, tech-savvy high schoolers are meeting seniors in libraries to teach them everything from Google Translate to online tickets. The program has reached 59,000 people and is bridging more than just the digital divide.

Reasons to be Cheerful2 min read
Library Volunteers Teach Tech Skills to Adults for Free
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Library Volunteers Teach Tech Skills to Adults for Free

South Pasadena Public Library volunteers are helping adults master smartphones and tablets through free one-on-one sessions. No question is too basic, from turning on a device to sending your first email.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Adirondacks Launches Free Health Companion Program for Seniors
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Adirondacks Launches Free Health Companion Program for Seniors

Mercy Care for the Adirondacks is training volunteers to help elderly residents navigate complex healthcare systems while offering free tech workshops to keep seniors digitally connected. The dual programs tackle isolation and healthcare access barriers facing the region's aging population.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Duke Students Answer Trivia Using Only Library Books
Acts of KindnessFeb 15

Duke Students Answer Trivia Using Only Library Books

A Duke University professor challenged Gen Z students to research obscure history questions without technology, using only physical library books. The experience taught them valuable lessons about failure, resilience, and knowing which questions are worth pursuing.

Upworthy2 min read
Mobile Classroom Brings Tech Skills to 1,000 Nigerian Kids
SolutionsFeb 12

Mobile Classroom Brings Tech Skills to 1,000 Nigerian Kids

A fully equipped digital classroom on wheels is traveling across Nigeria's Kaduna State, bringing AI training and computer skills directly to students who've never had access to technology. The DigiTruck will reach up to 30 schools in both urban and rural areas, ensuring location doesn't limit opportunity.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Kaduna Brings Digital Classrooms to 1,000+ Rural Students
SolutionsFeb 11

Kaduna Brings Digital Classrooms to 1,000+ Rural Students

A mobile tech classroom is rolling into rural Nigerian schools, bringing AI and digital skills training to students who've never touched a computer. Over 1,000 young people across Kaduna State will get their first hands-on experience with technology that could change their futures.

Punch Nigeria3 min read
500 Ghana Students Learn Robotics in Rural Tech Program
InnovationFeb 3

500 Ghana Students Learn Robotics in Rural Tech Program

A telecom foundation is bringing coding, robotics, and electronics training to 500 students across five underserved regions in Ghana, with 70% of spots reserved for girls. The 12-week program has already reached over 1,700 young learners since launch.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read
Black and Latino Teens Beat Peers at Spotting Fake News
Global NewsFeb 3

Black and Latino Teens Beat Peers at Spotting Fake News

A groundbreaking UC Riverside study reveals Black and Latino teenagers significantly outperform white peers at identifying online disinformation, especially race-related content. Their secret weapon? Real-world experience navigating digital racism has made them naturally savvier online.

Phys.org3 min read
Nigerian Journalists Learn AI Skills to Boost Accuracy
InnovationFeb 2

Nigerian Journalists Learn AI Skills to Boost Accuracy

More than 90% of Nigerian journalists believe AI can improve their work, but few use it daily due to lack of training. New efforts aim to bridge this gap and prepare newsrooms for the digital future.

Punch Nigeria3 min read
Utah State Launches Center to Boost Rural Economies
SolutionsJan 29

Utah State Launches Center to Boost Rural Economies

Utah State University just opened a new center dedicated to bringing jobs, internet access, and business training to rural communities across the state. The Center for Rural Economic Development & Emerging Technologies will unite existing programs into one powerful platform serving areas that need economic support most.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
UK Offers Free AI Training to Every Adult
InnovationJan 28

UK Offers Free AI Training to Every Adult

Britain is launching free AI courses for every adult, teaching workplace skills in under 20 minutes. The program aims to make the UK the fastest AI-adopting nation in the G7.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
Nigeria Trains 50 People With Disabilities in Digital Skills
SolutionsJan 27

Nigeria Trains 50 People With Disabilities in Digital Skills

Nigeria's tech agency just completed digital literacy training for 50 people with disabilities, opening doors to careers in the country's growing digital economy. The program tackles a critical barrier: millions of Nigerians face platforms that simply don't work with assistive technologies.

Punch Nigeria2 min read