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HP Announces 2024 Digital Equity Accelerator Cohort

Selected nonprofit organizations are helping accelerate digital equity in Brazil, Canada*, and Poland for historically disconnected groups

April 16, 2024

 

News Highlights

  • Ten nonprofit organizations in Brazil, Canada*, and Poland selected for the 2024 Digital Equity Accelerator. 

  • Organizations are serving historically disconnected groups through literacy, education and educator support, entrepreneurship and employment services, sport and health, and other initiatives. 

  • Each nonprofit will receive a $100,000 grant, about $100,000 in HP technology, and a six-month training program to help strengthen capacity and scale impact. 

  • Since 2022, the Digital Equity Accelerator has supported 17 organizations across 6 countries, expanding their reach by more than 8.1 million people.   

  • The Digital Equity Accelerator, a joint initiative of HP Inc. and the HP Foundation, helps nonprofits strengthen capacity and scale digital inclusion programs. 

PRESS MATERIALS

 

Jays Care Foundation

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2023 Digital Equity Accelerator Impact Report

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Associação Nova Escola (Nova Escola Association) is empowering public school teachers across Brazil with quality pedagogical tools (e.g., lesson plans), self-paced courses, news articles, and other materials, delivered through its platform, free of charge. Nova Escola aims to encourage Brazilian literacy teachers to adopt technology through customized lesson plans, facilitating the integration of digital tools to improve learning results. 
"Associação Nova Escola (Nova Escola Association) is empowering public school teachers across Brazil with quality pedagogical tools (e.g., lesson plans), self-paced courses, news articles, and other materials, delivered through its platform, free of charge. Nova Escola aims to encourage Brazilian literacy teachers to adopt technology through customized lesson plans, facilitating the integration of digital tools to improve learning results.  " 1/10
Associação Vaga Lume (Vaga Lume Association) is empowering children within rural communities in the Brazilian Amazon by fostering literacy and community libraries as sharing places. After 22 years of promoting access to books and reading, Vaga Lume operates 95 community libraries, reaching more than 109,000 children. Vaga Lume aims to increase community libraries’ engagement in the Brazilian Amazon and implement two new libraries in the region. 
"Associação Vaga Lume (Vaga Lume Association) is empowering children within rural communities in the Brazilian Amazon by fostering literacy and community libraries as sharing places. After 22 years of promoting access to books and reading, Vaga Lume operates 95 community libraries, reaching more than 109,000 children. Vaga Lume aims to increase community libraries’ engagement in the Brazilian Amazon and implement two new libraries in the region.  " 2/10
The Trust for the Americas is empowering vulnerable communities in the Americas through access to technology and training in digital, technological, and life skills, while also promoting job readiness and entrepreneurial skills, with a focus on those at risk of digital exclusion. The organization aims to strengthen The Trust’s and the POETA program’s capacity to promote digital equity across the Americas, with a particular focus in Brazil. 
"The Trust for the Americas is empowering vulnerable communities in the Americas through access to technology and training in digital, technological, and life skills, while also promoting job readiness and entrepreneurial skills, with a focus on those at risk of digital exclusion. The organization aims to strengthen The Trust’s and the POETA program’s capacity to promote digital equity across the Americas, with a particular focus in Brazil.  " 3/10
Access to Success Organization provides unique programming, support, and resources to help scale accessibility tech (AT) and enable everyone. The Toronto-based not-for-profit organization runs ATS Labs, Canada’s leading accelerator for accessibility startups. Access to Success aims to develop new masterclasses on digital equity-focused AT solutions and create a Centre for Accessibility Innovation, an in-person co-working hub for AT entrepreneurs.  
"Access to Success Organization provides unique programming, support, and resources to help scale accessibility tech (AT) and enable everyone. The Toronto-based not-for-profit organization runs ATS Labs, Canada’s leading accelerator for accessibility startups. Access to Success aims to develop new masterclasses on digital equity-focused AT solutions and create a Centre for Accessibility Innovation, an in-person co-working hub for AT entrepreneurs.   " 4/10
Chapter One Canada uses innovative technology to bring proven high impact tutoring to marginalized communities, closing the reading gap so all children can have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Chapter One aims to triple the number of children receiving its 1:1 high impact tutoring on families’ smartphones and double readership of its Global Free Library by December 2025. 
"Chapter One Canada uses innovative technology to bring proven high impact tutoring to marginalized communities, closing the reading gap so all children can have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Chapter One aims to triple the number of children receiving its 1:1 high impact tutoring on families’ smartphones and double readership of its Global Free Library by December 2025.  " 5/10
Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, uses baseball to give kids a place on a team where they belong. The organization believes that baseball for development programming can play an important role to address pressing mental and physical health challenges for kids. To scale its training outreach, Jays Care Foundation is establishing a comprehensive and accessible e-learning platform that hosts modules and videos for coaches and educators across Canada.   
"Jays Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Toronto Blue Jays, uses baseball to give kids a place on a team where they belong. The organization believes that baseball for development programming can play an important role to address pressing mental and physical health challenges for kids. To scale its training outreach, Jays Care Foundation is establishing a comprehensive and accessible e-learning platform that hosts modules and videos for coaches and educators across Canada.    " 6/10
Fundacja 2do2 (2do2 Foundation) is developing IT solutions for Polish NGOs, catering to grassroots organizations, 2do2 Foundation offers cost-effective tools designed for users with limited digital skills and provides comprehensive support, including help-desk assistance, financial management training, and tailored mentorship programs. 2do2 aims to enhance its communication strategy, expand its reach, and prepare a new tailor-made IT solution for rural grassroots organizations. 
"Fundacja 2do2 (2do2 Foundation) is developing IT solutions for Polish NGOs, catering to grassroots organizations, 2do2 Foundation offers cost-effective tools designed for users with limited digital skills and provides comprehensive support, including help-desk assistance, financial management training, and tailored mentorship programs. 2do2 aims to enhance its communication strategy, expand its reach, and prepare a new tailor-made IT solution for rural grassroots organizations.  " 7/10
Institute for Discourse and Dialogue (INDID) provides media literacy training and educational tools for youth and educators across Poland working to improve their digital skills and empower youth. INDID’s media monitoring program engages youth volunteers to foster their critical thinking competencies. INDID aims to scale a comprehensive digital education program by training educators based in rural areas and equipping them with access to the teaching app, curriculum, equipment, and mentorship. 
"Institute for Discourse and Dialogue (INDID) provides media literacy training and educational tools for youth and educators across Poland working to improve their digital skills and empower youth. INDID’s media monitoring program engages youth volunteers to foster their critical thinking competencies. INDID aims to scale a comprehensive digital education program by training educators based in rural areas and equipping them with access to the teaching app, curriculum, equipment, and mentorship.  " 8/10
OpenStax Poland publishes open access (free), peer-reviewed academic textbooks to lower the education costs for students. OpenStax Poland works to remove barriers in education and popularize access to reliable sources of knowledge on the Internet. OpenStax aims to publish and promote a free, university textbook on Nursing, with special emphasis on empowering female students.   
"OpenStax Poland publishes open access (free), peer-reviewed academic textbooks to lower the education costs for students. OpenStax Poland works to remove barriers in education and popularize access to reliable sources of knowledge on the Internet. OpenStax aims to publish and promote a free, university textbook on Nursing, with special emphasis on empowering female students.    " 9/10
Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Wiedzy (Think! Knowledge Society Foundation) – Fostering 21st-century competencies and contributing to the development of the knowledge-based society and economy. Think! supports young people and adults by increasing their skills and abilities, as well as focus on lifelong learning of adults. Think! aims to strengthen 4C competences (communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking) of high school educators and students in smaller municipalities, providing digital skills education, lifelong learning, and consulting. 
"Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Wiedzy (Think! Knowledge Society Foundation) – Fostering 21st-century competencies and contributing to the development of the knowledge-based society and economy. Think! supports young people and adults by increasing their skills and abilities, as well as focus on lifelong learning of adults. Think! aims to strengthen 4C competences (communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking) of high school educators and students in smaller municipalities, providing digital skills education, lifelong learning, and consulting.  " 10/10

EXECUTIVE SPOKESPEOPLE

 

Michele Malejki

Social Impact, HP Inc. and Director, HP Foundation

Mariama Kabia

Digital Equity Accelerator Lead, Social Impact, HP Inc.
"We are so honored to stand alongside these incredible organizations in our collective mission to address the global digital divide that limits billions from achieving equal access and opportunity to educational, healthcare, and economic opportunities. The Accelerator is designed to serve as a catalyst, fast-tracking these already remarkable initiatives to strengthen capacity and expand digital inclusion in local communities to create a more equitable world." 

Michele Malejki, Global Head of Social Impact, HP Inc. and Director, HP Foundation

“We are so excited to welcome the newest cohort to the Digital Equity Accelerator. These ten additional high-potential nonprofits are working to address some of the most acute digital challenges in their communities. The changemaker organizations selected for cohort 3 offer a wide range of innovative programs to bring digital equity to those who have been excluded. We look forward to fostering a thriving learning community, along with providing grant funding and HP hardware, to further accelerate their reach and impact.”

Mariama Kabia, Digital Equity Accelerator Lead, Social Impact, HP Inc.

"The Digital Equity Accelerator is a milestone in our commitment to overcoming digital exclusion and fostering lasting social impact. Through the program, we can extend the reach of solutions developed by Associação Nova Escola, Associação Vaga Lume, and The Trust for the Americas. These organizations are essential in connecting and empowering communities that have historically been left behind. With significant investments in technology and training, we are extremely happy to support these institutions, which have such a positive impact on teachers, children in rural communities of the Amazônia, and vulnerable communities in the Americas, ensuring that no community is left behind on our journey towards a more connected and equitable future."

Ricardo Kamel, Managing Director of HP Inc. Brazil

"The Digital Accelerator program is part of HP Canada’s longstanding commitment to create a more sustainable and equitable future and we are proud to partner with the three selected local organizations to bridge the digital gap to unlock opportunities for marginalized communities enabled by equal access to technology. We look forward to the next steps of the program and providing our technology solutions and expertise to help accelerate the impact of the chosen nonprofits through their important literacy, education, sport and health initiatives to promote digital inclusion in Canada.”

Mary Ann Yule, President and CEO, HP Inc. Canada

“As we proudly announce the nonprofit organizations, which will participate in this year edition of Digital Equity Accelerator program in Poland, we are reminded of the transformative power of technology. Its ability to connect and empower communities. With HP's support and tailored training programs, NGOs have a chance to enhance their capabilities, expand their impact and help achieve digital equity for all, here in Poland. We are extremally excited that together we are bridging technological gaps and creating a more inclusive, equitable world.” 

Andrzej Sowiński, Managing Director of HP Inc. Poland.

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