The big idea

Facilitating equality through access to communication

When we started our journey, 48% of the world population was not using the internet. Without internet, people are not able to enjoy the benefits that access to and usage of unrestricted communication provides. We believe an equal world is a better world. Access to communication and information is an enabler for equality.

Our mission

The program lines

We're on a mission to support the elimination of obstacles preventing people from accessing and using unrestricted communication. Here's how:

Program line 1

Facilitate universal, unrestricted and affordable access to the internet

Facilitate higher educational levels and digital literacy

Facilitate opportunities in communication

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From Instagram inspiration to collaborating foundations

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World Connectivity in numbers

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Connecting the world through free communication

In 2003 I worked in Haiti for roughly six months. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world. After an 11-hour fli

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Does something in our program lines stand out to you? Contact us to see how we can build a partnership.

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