Social trust — our sense of dependability on other people — lies at the heart of a society; it ensures that our communities, our institu

In the first year of Weave: The Social Fabric Project, New York Times columnist and author David Brooks and his team embarked on a listening

According to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), “Digital equity is a reality in which all individuals and communities have the information technology skills and access needed for full and meaningful inclusion in their societies and economies.” Whether or not people realize it, work toward digital equity is already being carried out in every country around the world - and for leaders doing this important work, its application takes different forms depending on the needs of their communities. It’s human-centered work with an applied digital infrastructure bend.

At the 2023 Aspen VisionXChange, 80 visionary Aspen Institute Ascend Fellows — a group of innovative leaders across the country who disrup

A collection of rural, queer organizations and stories about rural communities and Native nations celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Explore these moments to learn more about how queer people are celebrated in rural spaces. 

Discover the exceptional mentors of the Digital Equity Accelerator 2023. These ten global leaders in digital inclusion are dedicated to promoting social justice and empowering participants to reach their full potential. From govtech enthusiasts to transformational coaches, they bring diverse expertise and a commitment to creating a future where no one is left behind. Learn more about these inspiring mentors who will guide, challenge, and connect participants to transformative opportunities and additional resources.

Building an inclusive economy means supporting communities—especially those with the least access to opportunity—to come together to exp

Explore the transformative power of digital inclusion strategies in unlocking the potential of 2.7 billion people affected by the digital divide. Join the Digital Equity Accelerator and global leaders for insightful conversations on how digitalization can accelerate progress towards the 2030 Development Goals and benefit key populations. Don't miss the upcoming events on 21 June, 27 June, and 11 July 2023, discussing digital inclusion's impact on global development, women and girls, and educational equity.

Today the Aspen Institute and HP Inc. announced the selection of ten not-for-profit organizations and NGOs in Malaysia, Mexico, and South Africa for the 2023 Digital Equity Accelerator (“Accelerator”). Each organization is working toward the digital inclusion of marginalized populations and, with the support of the Accelerator, poised to expand their reach and impact over the next six months. The Digital Equity Accelerator, an initiative of the Aspen Institute in collaboration with HP Inc., fuels social innovation by investing into local NGOs working to address social and economic inequalities that are exacerbated by unequal technology access and use around the world.