Digital Rurals

Building safer digital spaces for communities to thrive online through training, advocacy, and policy | 💻 Digital Security | 📢 Tech Policy | ⚖️ Gender Justice

[Internet Society Foundation @ISOC_Foundation]

👉 Webinar: Community-Centered Connectivity Info Session

Learn more about the Community-Centered Connectivity grant program and how to apply.

Join the Info Session on 30 March at 12 p.m. (UTC)
🔗 Join here: https://t.co/4bQsWhUz3z
👩‍💻 Duration: 60 minutes

Applications for the Community-Centered Connectivity grant program are open until 7 May 2026 at 21:00 UTC: https://t.co/5xaU02TqQh

#CommunityCenteredConnectivity #DigitalInclusion #InternetIsForEveryone #Grants

[Kijiji Yeetu Africa @kijijiyeetu]

Digital Reflections: Tech workers study in Kenya indicated importance of digital tools as lifelines, WhatsApp for resilience, TikTok for skills. @kijijiyeetu believe capacity, safety & wellness can reshape livelihoods & networks. Thanks @PollicyOrg @uonbi @swissDev

[Pollicy @PollicyOrg]

📢Africa, it’s TIME! The biggest #data event is back!

Save the date!

October 30 -31, in Kampala, Uganda!

More updates to come!

#DFA25 #DataFestAfrica2025

[Women of Uganda Network @wougnet]

🚨Across Uganda, women still struggle to access information & freely express themselves due to various factors including restrictive laws.

📢 Join our X chat this Friday as we unpack these challenges & their impacts to women’s participation in digital spaces.

⏰2:00pm EAT

[Kijiji Yeetu Africa @kijijiyeetu]

AI MasterClass in Kawangware @QhalaHQ spotlights how data, teachers & training fuel the AI revolution. With AI schools, courses & education as the building blocks, an epitome of shaping innovation, documentation & future-ready learning for the 21st century. #CommunityNetworks

[OONI @OpenObservatory]

‼️ Today, amid anti-government protests, #Kenya blocked access to @telegram

OONI data suggests that access to Telegram Web is blocked on at least 3 networks in Kenya: https://t.co/FjRVcyF3N5

Telegram was previously blocked in Kenya during KCSE exams: https://t.co/nTZVM5P6Ri

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

Have you submitted your proposal for the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa - #FIFAfrica25? Applications close today so be sure to submit ASAP.

Be a part of the community advancing #InternetFreedomAfrica!

[Kijiji Yeetu Africa @kijijiyeetu]

Bukhayo, Nambale: Chipweyo Community Network is redefining local ICT ecosystems. @kijijiyeetu conducts tech-feasibility study to lay foundation for inclusive connectivity infrastructure in Busia. CNs are game changers for digital inclusion - women and youth #CommunityNetworks

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

Women & marginalized groups face online harassment, limiting their digital rights. 💻💔
CIPESA equips organizations to combat GBV in digital spaces through workshops and tools. Let's build a safer and more inclusive internet.🌐
🔍https://t.co/OKew75GG5n
#DigitalRights

[UN Women Africa @unwomenafrica]

It's lift off ✈️ as we officially open the #Beijing30 Youth & Civil Society Organizations Consultations!🎊 What a privilege it is to witness advocates from across Africa in one space, speaking in one voice sharing their experiences related to #genderequality & women’s empowerment

[Digital Rurals @DigitalRurals]

The training session will focus on hands-on personal Cybersecurity training session for university students at Zetech University. Through this partnership, we aim to equip students with essential skills to navigate the digital landscape safely and effectively.

[Digital Rurals @DigitalRurals]

We’re thrilled to announce a collaboration between Digital Rurals, @ZetechUni and @iLabAfrica Strathmore To mark the end of the Cybersecurity awareness month.

[Internet Society @internetsociety]

Applications for our Youth Ambassador Program are OPEN until 8 October!!

Are you passionate about Internet governance and innovating for a better world? Want to make an impact in your community, attend events, and build your network?

Apply today: https://t.co/Ifr7FsokV3

[AFRALTI @AFRALTI]

Calling all Community Networks in Kenya!

The Association For Progressive Communications, Rhizomatica and Tanda Community Network, in partnership with AFRALTI, are excited to invite you to the fully sponsored Fellowship Program...

[GBV Prevention Net @GBVnet]

📢#Activist #Opportunity #Alert

📢We have opened applications for the #16DaysOfActivism Advocacy kit!

Are you interested in joining the Regional Campaign?

Apply now: https://t.co/Gwuxnog7Z7

Applications deadline: 19th Sept.

#EndVAWG #CallForApplications

[IAWRT-Kenya @IawrtK]

The 11th #EAIGF2024 has been keen to include the youth in Internet Governance conversations and implementations. We the youth are the greatest beneficiaries of the internet and it's our responsibility to take advantage of the opportunities it presents
@KICTANet @EastAfricaIGF

[RICTA Rwanda @RICTAInfo]

Happening now: The East Africa Internet Governance Forum 2024 is live! 🌍📱 Theme: "Building Our Multi-Stakeholder Digital Future for East Africa" Join the discussion and be part of shaping the future! 👉 https://t.co/3aP4GGrM9v
@ISOCUg
#EAIGF2024
#DigitalFuture
#InternetGovernance

[AWLNetwork @AWLNetwork]

The @awln_YoungWomen is calling for applications for the 6th #IGR. Application link 👉🏾https://t.co/jk4kzV04v3

@AWLNetwork appel à la candidature de jeunes femmes leaders pour la 6eme #RIG. Lien pour postuler 👉🏾https://t.co/jk4kzV04v3

@AU_WGYD @vanyaradzayi @AminaJMohammed

[Global Digital Inclusion Partnership @GDInclusion]

📜 Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate @WiDEFglobal’s Technical Assistance round: https://t.co/diVki8gJWl

⏰ Applications close on 12 September 2024.

[Kijiji Yeetu Africa @kijijiyeetu]

Sustainability Pathways for Internet Billing systems are crucial for #CommunityNetworks. @kijijiyeetu has integrated @KopoKopoInc payment solutions, ensuring that underserved communities at last miles villages in Ugunja benefit from safe and secure internet access.