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Digital literacy

The ability to navigate technology and complicated digital contexts is an increasingly necessary skillset for citizens. Digitization of government, online advocacy campaigns, and other civic tech efforts will hit hard limits if the constituency or electorate isn't comfortable using technology.

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Project Geospatial
projectgeospatial.org

Project Geospatial

A non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to advancing geospatial education for a better world.

Virginia
Mapping, Digital literacy, Learn about civic tech
ctdatahaven.org/blog/new-youth-leadership-opportunities-and-data-datahaven

DataHaven Youth Advisory Council

The DataHaven Youth Advisory Council (DHYAC) has created a model for democratizing data and AI literacy by equipping young people with practical skills to interpret and apply data for participatory ac...

Connecticut
Digital literacy, Civic data, Courses
youth
Civic Literacy Initiative (cli)
civicliteraci.es

Civic Literacy Initiative (cli)

CLI is a data-driven nonprofit aiming to be the interface to unlocking civic organizations’ potential: we equip both funders and civic organizations in making the best use of data, helping them work b...

Civic data, Digital literacy
codeyourfuture.io

CodeYourFuture

At CodeYourFuture, they turn barriers into tech talent. Disadvantage into diverse workforce.

Adjacent Fields, Digital literacy, Diversity & Inclusion
Bellingcat Tech Series
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq6cQ--4f90icDJUwiGcPrFFLLguuZ0ht

Bellingcat Tech Series

A how-to-series on the command line and Bellingcat research tools. Created with the beginner researcher in mind.

Digital literacy, Learn about civic tech, Shows and films
Deepfake Sandbox
deepfake.civai.org/?utm_source=civai&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=introducing-civais-deepfake-sandbox

Deepfake Sandbox

The Deepfake Sandbox is an interactive demo that allows you to create a deepfake of yourself in mere seconds. After the photo is generated, we examine the societal implications of deepfakes and other...

California
since 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Deepfakes, Digital literacy
Digital Access (Cameroon)
digital-access.org

Digital Access (Cameroon)

Digital Access is a non-profit social enterprise that aims to promote digital opportunities for young people.

Cameroon (Cameroon, Cameroun) 🇨🇲
since 2016
Digital literacy, Fight disinformation, Digital rights
youth, Global South Alliance, human rights
Paradigm Initiative
paradigmhq.org

Paradigm Initiative

Connecting African youth with digital opportunities and ensuring digital rights for all.

Lagos
since 2025
Digital rights, Digital literacy
youth, Global South Alliance
Civic Tech Project & Community Handbook
g0v.hackmd.io/@jothon/ctpbook_en/https%3A%2F%2Fg0v.hackmd.io%2F%40jothon%2Fctpbook_en

Civic Tech Project & Community Handbook

From Taiwan’s g0v Community to the World: The Collaborative Wisdom of Digital Citizens

Taiwan (T'ai-wan) 🇹🇼
since 2025
Community-building resources, Fieldwide resources, Meet the others
reports, g0v
Pix
pix.org

Pix

Pix is an online platform open for everyone to assess, develop, and certify your digital skills

France 🇫🇷
since 2016
Upskilling, Economic development, Digital literacy
codebar.io
codebar.io

codebar.io

codebar is a charity that facilitates the growth of a diverse tech community by running free regular programming workshops for minority groups in tech.

Diversity & Inclusion, Digital literacy
Emerging Tech Primers
techprimers.aspendigital.org

Emerging Tech Primers

Our team at Aspen Digital is defining and mapping, in plain terms, emerging technology topics to help impacted communities, social scientists, journalists, and policymakers become familiar with the is...

Aspen
since 2023
Artificial Intelligence, Digital literacy, AI literacy
guides
AI goes to school
aigoestoschool.com

AI goes to school

Artificial Intelligence: support teachers and schools in using AI responsibly and effectively

Portugal 🇵🇹
since 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Digital literacy, AI literacy
teachers & educators
Digital Community Stewards Online Course
cnxus.org/digital-community-stewards-online-course/?swcfpc=1

Digital Community Stewards Online Course

A training program for digital community stewards (online group moderators and admins) focused on building social cohesion in online communities, and creating inclusive, engaging, and safe digital exp...

Brussels
Digital literacy, Social media, Applied Learning
Peace, justice, and strong institutions, hate speech, peace
Digital Wellbeing Initiative
thedwi.org/about-us

Digital Wellbeing Initiative

The Digital Wellbeing Initiative in Sri Lanka is a project that collaborates with youth, technology professionals, artists, and policymakers to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge...

Colombo, Sri Lanka
since 2021
Polarization, Media literacy, Digital literacy
mental health, Peace, justice, and strong institutions
100 Days Of AI
100daysai.com

100 Days Of AI

Learn AI skills in 100 days with daily bitesized lessons.

since 2024
Digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy
Academy of the Near Future
nearfuture.ie

Academy of the Near Future

Ireland's Smart Cities Education Programme designed for young people and local authority staff.

Dublin, Ireland
Smart Cities and sensors, Digital literacy
youth, local
Camden Talks Data: Machine learning
youtube.com/watch?v=OtpeTdF3BCU&t=6s

Camden Talks Data: Machine learning

This video explains how Camden Council uses machine learning to improve council services.

Camden Town, London
since 2024
Digital literacy, Engagement tech, Artificial Intelligence
city, local, Sustainable cities and communities
Portugal Digital
portugaldigital.gov.pt

Portugal Digital

Acelerar Portugal através da capacitação digital das pessoas, da transformação digital das empresas e da digitalização do Estado.

Lisbon
since 2021
Govtech, Digital transformation, Digital literacy
JAAKLAC iniciativa podcast
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jaaklac

JAAKLAC iniciativa podcast

JAAKLAC iniciativa promueve la educación digital crítica para desarrollar el conocimiento sobre cómo las tecnologías digitales afectan a sociedades, al medioambiente y para ampliar la partcipación col...

Finland (Suomi) 🇫🇮
Digital rights, Digital security and privacy, Digital literacy
podcasts
Skills Wiki for New Government Hires
coda.io/@aspen-tech-policy-hub/skills-wiki-for-new-government-hires

Skills Wiki for New Government Hires

A comprehensive set of resources to help new techies in government hit the ground running on day one.

Aspen Institute, North 3rd Street, Aspen, CO
since 2023
Govtech, Supporting public sector from outside government, Digital literacy
Curricular Resource: Public Interest Data Literacy
pitcases.org/portfolio/pidlit-public-interest-data-literacy-curricular-resources-from-georgia-state-university

Curricular Resource: Public Interest Data Literacy

Public Interest Data Literacy (PIDLit) at Georgia State University weds the skills of data literacy with the frameworks and tools of public interest technology.

Georgia (US state)
since 2023
Digital literacy, Public Interest Tech, Academia
Future of Privacy Forum Training Program
fpf.org/training

Future of Privacy Forum Training Program

The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) Training Program provides an in-depth understanding of today’s most pressing privacy and data protection topics.

Washington, DC
Digital literacy, Digital security and privacy, Ethical tech and responsible tech
trainings
Практика
te-st.org/section/practice

Практика

Теплица Социальных Технологий— это 5000+ полезных практических статей, чек-листов и видеоуроков, которые восполнят пробелы в знаниях и расширят набор инструментов для решения повседневных задач

Moscow
Civic tech catalogs, Digital literacy
IPleak.net
ipleak.net

IPleak.net

Website that shows you all the information other websites can glean when you visit them

Cybersecurity, Adjacent Fields, Digital literacy
Own Your Data Foundation
ownyourdata.foundation

Own Your Data Foundation

We equip every individual with the tools they need to live a safe, protected, and informed digital life.

Wyoming
Adjacent Fields, Ethical tech and responsible tech, Digital security and privacy
Data Activism program for Cambridge Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program
news.mit.edu/2022/empowering-cambridge-youth-through-data-activism-0921

Data Activism program for Cambridge Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program

six-week Data Activism curriculum to equip students with critical-thinking skills so they feel prepared to utilize data science to challenge social injustice and empower their community

Cambridge, MA
Digital literacy, Civic data, Data science for social good
courses, students
Congressional App Challenge
congressionalappchallenge.us

Congressional App Challenge

We are Members of the U.S. House of Representatives hosting district-wide Congressional App Challenges for middle school and high school students, encouraging them to learn to code and inspiring them...

740 15th St. NW Washington D.C.
Adjacent Fields, Challenges, Digital literacy
apps, students, youth
City of Boston Digital Equity Assessment
boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2022/10/Boston-Digital%20Equity-Assessment-20221002.pdf

City of Boston Digital Equity Assessment

This study documents the rise of competitive broadband service in Boston; describes steadily increasing City efforts to close gaps in broadband affordability, devices, and skills; characterizes the re...

1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA
Connectivity, Digital literacy, Community wifi
The Turing Way: Community-led guides for data science and open research
the-turing-way.netlify.app/welcome

The Turing Way: Community-led guides for data science and open research

Alan Turing has long proved a subject of fascination, but following the centenary of his birth in 2012, the code-breaker, computer pioneer, mathematician (and much more) has become even more celebrate...

The Alan Turing Institute, Euston Road, London, UK
since 2017
Data science for social good, Digital literacy, Books
guides, books
SocialTIC
socialtic.org

SocialTIC

SocialTIC es una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a la investigación, formación, acompañamiento y promoción de la tecnología digital e información para fines sociales.Conoce nuestros proyectos...

South America
Digital literacy, Fight disinformation, Open civic data
No Minor Futures
jaaklac.org/nominorfutures

No Minor Futures

No Minor Futures is a public education campaign amplifying children's hopes and fears about AI technology. It uses animations, podcasts, workshops, and social media.

Digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Podcasts
youth
TechImpact Technology Learning Center
techimpact.org

TechImpact Technology Learning Center

Find original research, insights, and assessment tools to help you solve your biggest tech challenges.

United States of America 🇺🇸
Nonprofit tech, Adjacent Fields, Digital literacy
trainings
Data Playbook V1
preparecenter.org/toolkit/data-playbook-toolkit-v1

Data Playbook V1

Improve your team's data knowledge and skills

since 2016
Data activism, Disaster response and humanitarian tech, Digital literacy
guides, toolkits
Siberkreasi
siberkreasi.id

Siberkreasi

SiBerkreasi is a national movement to overcome the biggest potential threats that are being faced by Indonesia, namely the spread of negative content through the internet such as hoaxes, cyberbullying...

Jakarta
Media, Fight disinformation, Digital literacy
Mozilla Web Literacy Framework
foundation.mozilla.org/en/initiatives/web-literacy

Mozilla Web Literacy Framework

In today’s digital world, knowing how to read, write, and participate online is a foundational skill next to reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Mountain View, CA
Media, Fight disinformation, Digital literacy
Facebook Digital Literacy Library
facebook.com/safety/educators

Facebook Digital Literacy Library

The Facebook Digital Literacy Library is hosted by Facebook and currently includes learning resources made available by Youth and Media at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Un...

United States of America 🇺🇸
Media, Fight disinformation, Digital literacy
Facebook, youth
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD)
citad.org.ng

Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD)

CITAD is a non-governmental and non-profit organization that is committed to the use of information and communication technologies for development and promotion of good governance.

Social Insurance Road Trade Fair Area 700103 Kano Nigeria
Digital literacy, Information & Communication Tech for Development (ICT4D), Access to information
Access to Information Community of Practice
The Influence Industry Project
influenceindustry.org

The Influence Industry Project

Learn about, discover resources, and explore research on the industry using our personal data to influence citizens in political campaigns.

Brunnenstraße 9, 10119 Berlin, Germany
Digital security and privacy, Organize campaigns, Advocacy tech
A Voter's Guide: 7 tips to detox your data
datadetoxkit.org/en/privacy/voting

A Voter's Guide: 7 tips to detox your data

Part of the Data Detox Kit

Brunnenstraße 9, 10119 Berlin, Germany
Digital literacy, Voting and elections, Voter assistance tech
guides
Center on Rural Innovation
ruralinnovation.us

Center on Rural Innovation

As strategists, advocates, connectors, and champions, we collaborate with members of our Rural Innovation Network to launch initiatives and programs that support innovation, entrepreneurship, workforc...

Vermont
Digital literacy
Decent work and economic growth, rural
Apolitical Microcourses
apolitical.co/microcourses

Apolitical Microcourses

Interactive online courses for 21st century public servants. Master essential skills and earn a certificate of completion.

London
Govtech, Digital literacy, Online courses
All In: Data for Community Health
allindata.org

All In: Data for Community Health

All In: Data for Community Health is a nationwide learning collaborative that helps communities build capacity to address the social determinants of health through multi-sector data sharing collaborat...

Civic data, Digital literacy
health, Good health and well-being
The Deepfake Lab
deepfakelab.theglassroom.org

The Deepfake Lab

Discover how deepfakes work and the visual clues you can use to identify them. We are a group of communication designers that have created this project to demonstrate our research into making our own...

Digital literacy, Deepfakes, Fight disinformation
guides
How The New York Times Thinks About Your Privacy
open.nytimes.com/how-the-new-york-times-thinks-about-your-privacy-bc07d2171531

How The New York Times Thinks About Your Privacy

A guide to the news company's data usage

New York Times Building, 8th Avenue, New York, NY
Digital literacy, Ethical tech and responsible tech, Digital security and privacy
A People’s Guide to AI
alliedmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/peoples-guide-ai.pdf

A People’s Guide to AI

This popular education-inspired guide breaks down and contextualizes artificial intelligence technologies within structural racism — and provides hands-on exercises to help us imagine beyond, and drea...

4126 Third St. Detroit, MI 48201
The Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Digital literacy
Ada Developers Academy
adadevelopersacademy.org

Ada Developers Academy

A non-profit, tuition-free coding school for women and gender diverse adults. They focus on serving low-income people, underrepresented minorities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Seattle, WA
Digital literacy, Foundational layers, Adjacent Fields
Gender Equality, trainings, youth
Access Guide
accessguide.io

Access Guide

Access Guide is a friendly introduction to digital accessibility based on WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).

Assistive and Accessible Tech, Digital literacy
#whatthetech
twitter.com/hashtag/whatthetech?src=hashtag_click

#whatthetech

A video series promoting public literacy of tech in public spaces

Boston
Shows and films, Digital literacy
public space
BEL'S AI Initiative
belsaiinitiative.org

BEL'S AI Initiative

AI literacy effort for government and other sectors in Cameroon

Cameroon (Cameroon, Cameroun) 🇨🇲
Artificial Intelligence, Digital literacy, Govtech
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