QR Code? What’s that?

As we consider the world going forward and what the new uncertainties of COVID-19 are bringing to our lives. One thing is sure; the pandemic has meant people have required connection with digital technology in ways that they may not have had to before. Many people have to deal with new realities, such as QR ... Read more

How families engage with digital technologies: a research project

20/20 Trust and Social Research NZ Collaboration Working through community outlets such as the Massey Community Hub located at Colwill School, 20/20 Trust has put over 20,000 people through digital equity programmes that include; digital literacy training, providing access to the Internet at home and to digital devices. This has connected previously marginalised individuals to ... Read more

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Ahmad Al Yassin Story – Refugee Connect June 2020

Ahmad and his family arrived in Dunedin one week before the COVID-19 lockdown, making it a very challenging time for his family. When I arrived, I felt lost and disconnected. Entering the lockdown after our arrival in Dunedin made the situation more difficult for my family and I, especially  because we didn’t know how anything ... Read more