DPA urges action to combat digital poverty

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) highlights the urgent need for comprehensive action to address digital poverty in the UK, stressing that millions of individuals and families lack access to essential digital resources. According to recent data, up to 19 million adults and 1 in 5 children are affected, underscoring a significant gap in digital inclusion that needs immediate attention. The DPA’s CEO, Elizabeth Anderson, emphasises that as digital technology becomes more integral to everyday life, access to digital devices, broadband connectivity, and digital skills should be considered fundamental rights.

DPA’s recent initiatives, including Tech4Families and Tech4Youth, focus on bridging the digital divide by providing access to devices, internet connectivity, and essential digital skills training. These programs are crucial for supporting underserved communities and helping them overcome the barriers posed by digital poverty. By targeting families, young people, and young carers, the DPA aims to ensure that those most in need receive the support required to participate fully in the digital world.

DPA’s End Digital Poverty Day raises awareness and drives action against digital exclusion. In collaboration with Currys and Virgin Media O2, the DPA emphasises the urgency of eliminating digital poverty by 2030, underscoring digital access as a fundamental right and calling for broad support to bridge the digital divide.