“Digital schools!” Chaptherthon
Details of the organization
Name *
Internet Society
Country *
International
Website (URL)
https://www.internetsociety.org/
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Others
Information about the project
Project title *
“Digital schools!” Chaptherthon
Description *
Chapterthon is a global Internet Society Chapters marathon. This year’s objective was set under the theme: “Digital schools!”. 31 teams all around the globe worked together by developing a project within a timeline and budget for the development of education and Internet in their regions. This initiative was able to show how a global programme with one main theme can make 31 times more impact in the achievement of the SDG4 and SDG5 . The winner was Turkey Chapter for "Coding Sisters", a project focused on closing the digital gap in the country. It was developed in the Bilkent University in Ankara where 42 girls from middle and high schools and 30 university students received coding lessons. This global initiative has been a proof of how the Internet is a powerful enabler for education and gender equality.
Project website
https://www.internetsociety.org/beyond-the-net/chapterthon/2017/
Geographical coverage *
International implementation
Countries of implementation
Bolivia
Status *
Completed
from 31/05/2017
to
07/12/2017
Partners
31 Internet Society Chapters
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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International and regional cooperation
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Programme
