Currys, DPA and Computer Recyclers Launch Get Online @ Home Broadband & Discounted Devices Scheme
This initiative aims to ensure that cost doesn’t hinder people from engaging with the internet, which is so vital for everyday life.
Digital Inclusion
Cost of living challenges have made a bad situation worse for people who struggle to afford internet access.
The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee commissioned an inquiry into digital exclusion which showed rather than an ever more connected Britain, the cost of living crisis is driving people offline.
World Youth Skills Day: 3 in 4 Youth Lack Skills necessary for Employment
It’s critical to ensure that everyone is given the opportunity to build these skills considering how critical they are to both life and work.
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House of Lords presents digital exclusion report to end to Digital Poverty
Earlier in the year, Thomas Lowe, DPA Head of Policy and Communications, gave evidence to the House of Lords.
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News & Updates
Our work to help those displaced by war
Without the DPA’s work, teachers would have been unable to teach effectively and children would have missed out on essential education whilst seeking refuge in the UK.
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News & Updates, Projects
Access to creative media unlocks untold stories from young prisoners
Digital access, skills and equipment are crucial if these men want to realise their plans to start new businesses and lives once they had served their prison terms.
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Volunteering with the Digital Poverty Alliance
To mark Volunteers Week, I wanted to share my recent experience of volunteering as a Policy Assistant at the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA), as well as all the great aspects of volunteering for charities!
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Calling on the UK Government to commit to protect broadcast services for decades to come
We’re thrilled to announce that we are one of the newest partners of the Broadcast 2040+ Coalition!
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Digital Poverty Alliance launch National Delivery Plan at community event in Leeds
A landmark strategy to end digital poverty by 2030, launching at a community event in Leeds.
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Digital Poverty Alliance Unveils National Delivery Plan to End Digital Poverty by 2030
The first of its kind National Delivery Plan sets out six core missions, announced at an event in the House of Lords
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Digital Poverty in the spotlight at the Impact Awards.
Everyone should have the access they need to get online, in a way that works for them. And it’s vital that we celebrate the achievements of those working hard to make that a reality.
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Case Study: St Marys Ukrainian School, London
We’re delighted that the laptops we distributed St Mary’s Ukrainian School in London last year have had such a positive effect on refugee children arriving in the UK from Ukraine. These original laptops were kindly donated by Vyta.
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