Honoured to announce that Giga is part of the groundbreaking Pact for the Future! 🎉 Connecting all people, schools and hospitals to the Internet by 2030 is one of the important commitments on digital cooperation and AI governance set down in the Global Digital Compact (annexed to the Pact). This high-level international recognition fuels our passion to bridge the digital divide and advance our 2030 goals! 🌍 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/emGAJfVv #GlobalDigitalCompact #OurCommonFuture #UNGA #Connectivity
Giga
Zivilgesellschaftliche und soziale Organisationen
A global UNICEF-ITU initiative to connect every school in the world to the Internet.
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Giga is a UNICEF-ITU global initiative to connect every school to the Internet and every young person to information, opportunity, and choice. Only by working together can we make this happen. Giga welcomes engagement from governments, business, civil society, technology providers, donors, and finance experts.
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https://giga.global/
Externer Link zu Giga
- Branche
- Zivilgesellschaftliche und soziale Organisationen
- Größe
- 11–50 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Gegründet
- 2019
Updates
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Do you have a passion for creating impact and a desire to contribute to closing the digital divide? You can help to connect every school in the world to the internet by joining Giga as Technical Expert, Connectivity Credits. The connectivity credits marketplace is a blockchain-based system designed to incentivize companies to provide sustained internet access to underserved communities. In this role you will draft different technical architectures and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including product managers, software engineers and external partners. Apply by 14th October https://lnkd.in/gW6mrnrs
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We’re hiring! Giga is seeking a Pilot Project Coordinator (Connectivity Credits) to steer the establishment of its Connectivity Credits system. Tasked with being a bridge between on-the-ground implementation in specific pilot countries, and a digital product team that is building a scalable global marketplace, this role is vital in ensuring the system fits user needs. Applications close 14th October. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gURHr-Fm
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This year’s World Teachers' Day underscores the urgency of valuing teacher voices and supporting their vital work. Through our mission to connect every school in the world to the internet by 2030, Giga seeks to supports this work, helping unlock a world of learning opportunities. 🌍 Joan Joseph Moses, a teacher from Dominica, shares how school connectivity has changed learning experiences for students and teachers alike. Happy #WorldTeachersday! 👉 Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/g6Ubq4Je
#WorldTeacherDay 2024 — Meet Teacher Joan Moses from Dominica
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Giga is contributing its expertise in school connectivity to the implementation of digital public infrastructure (DPI) to empower educators and students alike. The Giga DPI Education Accelerator seeks to revolutionize education by leveraging digital technologies to create equitable, accessible and personalized learning experiences. DPI is the foundation of national transformation, comprising digital components and building blocks to support public and private service delivery. The UN Secretary-General in September 2023 identified DPI as one of the 12 high-impact initiatives critical for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Scan the barcode here to access the Giga DPI Education Accelerator 👇 International Telecommunication Union Alex Wong Märt Aro, Shankar Maruwada Chris Szymczak Edwin Rodriguez Shahdan Arram, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt, UNDP, The World Bank, Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology. #GlobalDPISummit ##DigitalTransformation #FinancialInclusion #ConnectEverySchool
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🎉 🚀 We’ve just hit 10K followers on LinkedIn! Thank you for supporting our mission to connect every school to the internet and create a brighter future for millions of children worldwide. 🌍 Show your support by commenting #ConnectEverySchool below! 🙌 #10KStrong #HighFiveForConnectivity
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We're proud to co-host the #TechTribe networking event with TechFems this October 7th in Barcelona. 🇪🇸 Come and join our session as our Tech Team will unveil the meaningful work they have been doing to map and connect every school in the world. 🌍 Register now to secure your spot! See the link below 👇 Naroa Zurutuza Maria Antonia Bravo Shilpa Arora #ConnectEverySchool
🚀 Reminder: Only a Few Spots Left for Our October 7th TechTribe Event at Giga! 🚀 Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network with fellow tech enthusiasts in a relaxed, outdoor setting! 🌳 📅 When: Monday, October 7, 2024 ⏰ Time: 19:00 - 21:00 (Registration starts at 18:30) 🎟️ Cost: Free! Whether you're just starting in tech or looking to expand your network, this event is the perfect way to meet new people, share ideas, and connect with like-minded professionals. There are only a few spots left, so register now before they’re gone! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAt4miqG We can’t wait to see you there! 💜 #TechTribe #NetworkingEvent #WomenInTech #TechFems #TechCommunity #BarcelonaEvents #FreeEvent #InclusiveTech
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📢 Are you an excellent communicator with a track record of closing high value deals and partnerships? 🤝 Come and work for Giga as our new Business Development Manager (Connectivity Credits). In this role, you will play a crucial role in the growth and adoption of the Connectivity Credits Marketplace, taking it from pilot phase to global adoption. 🌍 Applications close 17 October. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRaZuwXc #JobVacancy #ConnectivityCredits #ConnectEverySchool
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Attention🚨 Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Experts! UNICEF is calling on service providers to participate in our Request for Information (RFI) to help accelerate school connectivity in Africa! 🌍 Half of the world’s 6 million schools are still offline, and we’re on a mission to bridge this digital divide by 2030. This RFI is your chance to contribute to a transformative initiative that can reshape education for millions of children. 📶✏️ Share your expertise and be part of this exciting journey to connect every school to the internet! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gjBBwSAH 🗓 Deadline Extended - Questions and clarification deadline: 7 October 2024 - Submission deadline: 29 October 2024, at 23h59 CET (Geneva Time) Let’s make education accessible for every child, starting with the power of connectivity! 🌐 #ConnectEverySchool UNICEF Supply UNICEF Innovation Leila Pakkala christopher fabian Jaime Archundia Genaro Cruz
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📢 Giga is recruiting for 6 roles helping to build its Global Procurement Section based in Geneva.🇨🇭 Just as UNICEF procures vaccines and essential medical supplies for children on behalf of governments, the Giga Procurement Section in Geneva will support governments to efficiently procure high-quality and affordable school connectivity solutions to ensure every child has access to information, opportunity and choice. 🌍 🗓 Apply by 13 October! ▪ Contract Manager (Connectivity Solutions) ▪ Contract Specialist (Connectivity Solutions) ▪ Data Science (Procurement) ▪ Market Development Manager ▪ Market Research Specialist ▪ Technical Expert (Connectivity Solutions) Find out more: https://giga.global/jobs/ #ConnectEverySchool UNICEF Supply UNICEF Innovation