Fostering Community Through Technology
Ko wai tatou?
Who are we?
Tu Mai Digital is a not-for-profit initiative with the objective of equitable access to digital inclusion and reduce the disadvantages for the most digitally excluded individuals and our communities, this includes:
• Empower participants to achieve self-sufficient digital inclusion.
• A sustainable program that meets the needs of many.
• Help participants for as long as they need it.
• Easy and low resource for Community Providers to engage with
• Easy, comfortable, and culturally aligned for each participant.
• Responsible disposal of e-waste
What we do?
Tu Mai Digital is a collaboration of community organisations working together to help the most vulnerable connect and navigate the digital economy.
Formally operating under Poutiri Trust, (who acts as the contracting entity and fund holder), Tu Mai Digital’s sole purpose is to work with individuals and families to connect and guide so they are participating digitally.
Key activities include providing affordable internet connectivity, devices, training and guidance around the numerous community programs that are available to help whanau participate.
Ratonga
Services
Connectivity
We will help those individuals, families and communities who most need it connect to the internet in an affordable and sustainable way. * Please note Internet is not always available in every community
Devices
We will provide devices to families who don’t own smart devices or are in a situation where the only smart device is being shared among many people. Empowering whanau with devices to connect and strive.
Training
We want to meet people where they are at on their digital journey. Whether that is helping them set up the modem and providing basic one on one training or pointing them to the right digital literacy courses available in the community.
He aha te korero a te whanau
What Whanau Say
"A young woman attempting to complete a training course on paper. Quite staunch about not needing computers. Encouraged by a member of the community, she received a chrome book & fibre at home for the duration of training. She is now employed in a role using computers & buys her own internet."
"A whanau of four, with the grandmother being the primary caregiver of two young children, was provided with a Chromebook and an internet connection at no cost. The grandmother was able to manage her finances and internet banking online, undertake some self-employment and communications online."