Global Impact Stories

Stories from the field showing how we are building digital futures where they’re needed most.

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Closing the Gap: How Laptops Unlock Opportunities for Veterans

Iain Downie, from the Forces Employment Charity, stresses the importance of giving laptops to veterans. Many veterans lack the digital skills needed for civilian jobs. Thanks to partnerships like the one with unconnected.org (who donated 15 laptops), the Charity has distributed 150 laptops in total. These laptops are making a big difference by helping veterans find jobs, get training, and successfully transition to civilian life.

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MIT Emerging Talent - Eric’s Story

Rwandan student Eric Tuyizere is loving life on MIT's Emerging Talent programme. With dreams of a future business in construction security, combining his skills in engineering, business, and data science, Eric has been broadening his cultural horizons with his coursemates from all across the globe…

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