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Applications for the program opened on May 1, 2023, with completed applications due by May 31, 2023. Provisional award notifications will take place in August 2023.
According to the International Telecommunication Union’s Data Hub (https://apo-opa.info/3HzfIhn), in Senegal, 58 percent of individuals are using the Internet. This represents growth from previous years. The Internet Society Foundation is seeking projects in Senegal that aim to capitalize on this expanding access by securing educational opportunities and/or supporting economic inclusion for underserved and unserved communities. This includes: leveraging the Internet to increase access to high-quality primary and secondary education and improve learning outcomes; improving virtual teaching and distance learning methodologies and skills; building financial opportunities; increasing economic independence; and creating sustainable income sources.
“Internet access has increased significantly in Senegal, however, access to Internet knowledge and skills remains out of reach for some,” said Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of the Internet Society Foundation. “This new round of SCILLS program grants will support organizations that connect underserved communities with the critical digital skills needed to unlock economic growth and educational opportunities.”
Prior SCILLS grants in Senegal have been awarded to:
The SCILLS program operates in countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. With this round, the six target countries are Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, and Senegal.
Applications must be submitted through Fluxx, the online grant management system. If a project and organization meet the eligibility requirements, they will be invited to submit a full application. More information can be found at: https://apo-opa.info/3ANCQVn
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Internet Society Foundation.
Media Contact:
Allesandra deSantillana
Internet Society Foundation
desantillana@isocfoundation.org
About the Internet Society Foundation:
The Internet Society Foundation was established in 2019 to support the positive difference the Internet can make to people everywhere. Guided by our vision of an Internet for Everyone, the Foundation champions ideas and enables communities to unlock the Internet's potential to tackle the world's evolving challenges. Focusing in five program areas, the Foundation awards grants to Internet Society Chapters as well as non-profit organizations and individuals dedicated to providing meaningful access to an open, globally connected, secure and trustworthy Internet for everyone.
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