Welcome to DOT
Empowering People and Communities in need to Create Opportunities by using the Power of Technology
Just as light bulbs require electricity to shine, the “new economy” requires the energy of information and communications technologies (ICT) to illuminate local development. Around the world, billions of dollars have been spent on infrastructure to give communities access to ICT. Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is a low cost, high impact organization that secures these global investments to connect people with technology, build human capacity and provide the tools to promote community-led economic and social development.
Opportunity
A leading edge Canadian international organization, DOT focuses on creating educational, economic and entrepreneurial opportunity through the effective use of ICT for communities and people in the developing world - with a particular focus on youth and women. DOT also delivers special outreach programs to marginalized communities in partnership with the donor community.
Our Unique Approach
DOT recruits and trains talented young people (university graduates) from partner countries to become Interns. Because technology alone is not enough, we develop these technology ambassadors’ skills in leadership, project management, facilitation, communication and teamwork. The Interns then share and transfer their knowledge through practical projects led by community members that respond to local needs and opportunities.
Success
DOT's success lies in our ability to leverage innovative partnerships. The people we work with, who represent local and internal organizations, government departments and the private sector, are all champions of local ICT priorities. DOT's global community of colleagues share a common vision of a connected world in the 21st-Century.
Applying Real Technology to Real Life
- Intern Profile
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Caroline Lunani
Being a DOT intern has given me the opportunity of a lifetime for people to get to know me and vice versa. It is not only an interest but a need to reach up to the youth, women and children in our community to improve their economic status, by empowering them with the useful skills that they can use to create and develop sustainable livelihoods giving them the benefits of ICT business related skills to kick start their livelihood it is a great joy to be a part of someone else’s success.
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- Featured Project
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Using Accelerated Reader to Increase Reading Scores
Dustin Robinett – Oak Park Elementary
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- Partner Profile
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Sega Silicon Valley (SSV)
Sega Silicon Valley was established in November 2007 by SIMBA FRIENDS FOUNDATION in conjunction with the POLISH AID and the Information Technology Kenya.
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