Bridging the Digital Divide in Egypt

Providing every child and adolescent equal access to the internet in a safe and responsible way can be a powerful tool for development. Building on the efforts led by the Government of Egypt to promote digital literacy, UNICEF is joining hands with partners such as Magnom Properties to create access to safe digital learning opportunities for all children and adolescents.

Access to internet connectivity has increasingly become an integral part of human development and a right for everyone at any time.

As we mark the International Day of the Girl Child 2023, the Government of Egypt and development partners are reaffirming commitments and investing in the actions needed to prioritize gender equality within the Sustainable Development Strategy 2030.

When girls realize their rights and achieve their full potential, many of them champion solutions and bring about change in their communities.

Technology can be a powerful tool for children and adolescents, particularly girls’ – for learning, making their digital environment safer, and empowering them to create digital content.

UNICEF/Egypt 2023/Basma FathyTo’aa an 18-year-old girl from Upper Egypt said, “I really benefited from the digital literacy training.” In the training I learned not only how to search for internships; but also, how to protect myself online,” said To’aa.

UNICEF/Egypt 2023/Basma FathyRo’aa Hussein and Nour Mohamed, 16 years old, are two best friends who received the digital literacy training provided by UNICEF in close cooperation with national partners. Studying and communicating with their friends is what Ro’aa and Nour mostly do online, “we study together through video calls, and we also take pictures and share entertaining moments on our social media platforms,” said Ro’aa. The internet offers many opportunities that were unimaginable a generation ago. It has the power to transform young people’s lives, enabling them to learn new things, develop new skills, earn money, safely navigate online, and have their voices be heard.

UNICEF/Egypt 2023/Basma Fathy

Magnom Properties is supporting UNICEF in implementing Egypt’s vision to provide internet access to less connected communities across the country and facilitate their acquiring of essential skills and opportunities within the digital realm.

Thanks to Magnom Properties’ contribution, UNICEF is facilitating access to information and digital training to young people, especially girls, to equip them with the necessary skills for better career opportunities and prospects of their choice.