Can you imagine being unable to send an email, attach a document or upload a file online? For many people, that is not a hypothetical question.
As technology becomes increasingly embedded in education, employment, entrepreneurship and everyday life, digital literacy is becoming an essential part of participating in modern society.
Yet access to technology does not automatically mean digital literacy.
That realization is one of the inspirations behind the newly launched IBC Foundation, which has set a target of equipping 10,000 Africans with practical digital literacy skills by 2030.
The motivation is rooted in a simple observation: while many people have grown accustomed to communicating, applying for opportunities and conducting business online, others are still learning the basics.
For someone unfamiliar with digital tools, something as simple as creating and sending an email, attaching a résumé, uploading a document or navigating an online application can become a serious barrier.
The IBC Foundation believes those barriers can be reduced through practical education.
Its IBC Digital Program focuses on useful skills that participants can apply in real-world situations. Training areas include professional email, Canva and digital content creation, LinkedIn and online presence, and artificial intelligence.
The vision goes beyond teaching individual applications.
It is about helping people develop the confidence to navigate the digital world.
The foundation is also encouraging people who already possess digital expertise to volunteer as trainers. By sharing their knowledge, volunteers can help bridge the gap between those who are digitally confident and those who are still beginning their journey.
The 10,000-person target is therefore not simply a number. It represents a long-term effort to make digital literacy more accessible and practical.
In an increasingly connected world, the ability to participate digitally can influence access to opportunities.
The IBC Foundation wants more Africans to have the knowledge and confidence to participate.
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