Shelter4Digital aims to increase digital inclusion of persons with disabilities in Africa
The Shelter4Digital (S4G) campaign, an initiative of the African Digital Economy Forum (ADEF), aims to promote digital inclusion in Africa, among persons with disabilities, by raising awareness about the role of technology in social development and ensuring equitable access to information and communication technologies (ICT).
Shelter4Digital (S4G) is a project of the African Digital Economy Forum’s (ADEF) digital transformation advocacy platform that aims to increase digital inclusion in Africa among persons with disabilities.
ADEF founder and CEO Akin Naphtal stated that the S4G was established to raise community awareness about the essential role of technology in assisting social development, with the priority being to ensure access to information and communication technologies (ICT) for all, avoiding historical and discriminatory obstacles.
The Shelter 4 Digital Campaign (S4G) has partnered with the Lagos State Government in Nigeria to implement the campaign in schools across the state. The initiative, driven by the goal of digital inclusion and raising awareness, aims to promote digitalization and empower African youth and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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