Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) is an annual week of awareness, recognition and celebration. DIW is organized by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) and its 1,800+ affiliates nationwide. DIW raises awareness and promotes action for digital equity solutions. Communities all across the country will highlight their efforts online and in person.
This year’s theme, “Stronger Together: Mobilizing Towards Sustainability,” highlights the power of collaboration in ensuring the longevity of the digital inclusion movement. By fostering a robust digital inclusion ecosystem that connects initiatives across our communities, we can sustain our movement towards long-term solutions.
Check out the ideas below then head over to NDIA’s Digital Inclusion Week site to access the many resources available to help you raise awareness in your community:
How To Get Involved
IF YOU’RE AN ORGANIZATION DOING DIGITAL INCLUSION WORK
Consider the following activities:
- Host/co-host an event to help people sign up for affordable internet, get a device, and/or learn some digital skills
- Invite leaders/elected officials to your event
- Create a press release/media advisory about that event & get featured on the local news
- Ask your city/town to issue a proclamation
- Post on social media all week long and highlight your work
IF YOU’RE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO WANTS TO SUPPORT DIGITAL INCLUSION:
Consider the following activities:
- Post on social media to spread awareness of the cause and organizations that are making a difference in your community or nationally
- Donate to a digital inclusion cause
- Volunteer at a Digital Inclusion Week event
IF YOU’RE A COMPANY THAT WANTS TO TAKE ACTION
Consider the following activities:
- Sponsor NDIA’s Digital Inclusion Week
- Join NDIA for a Digital Inclusion Week event, including Digital Inclusion 101 for folks who are new to the movement
- Sponsor a local event in your community
- Volunteer at a local event
- Donate devices or host a device drive for a local organization
- Share your support on social media
- Record a message from your leader sharing why digital inclusion is important – share on social media, with your employees, and with other partner companies
IF YOU’RE A GOVERNMENT ENTITY (Local, Regional, State or Federal)
Consider the following activities:
- Issue an official proclamation for Digital Inclusion Week in your town/city
- Launch a new digital inclusion initiative that week with a press conference
- Invite media to whatever your town/city/state is doing that week to help build awareness
- Find a local digital inclusion event you can co-host or participate in
- Arrange for your agency’s leader(s) and elected officials to attend/speak at the event
- Record & share a video of a leader/official expressing support and a call to action
- Post on social media all week long and highlight your community’s commitment
Source: National Digital Inclusion Alliance, 2024.
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