Meta is partnering with Sarvodaya-Fusion’s “IT” Programme, to launch a new phase of digital skills training programme to equip Sri Lankans with the necessary tools to become more aware and responsible digital citizens. Continuing the partnership since 2018, Meta and Sarvodaya-Fusion, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) [...]

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Meta, Sarvodaya-Fusion’s IT Yahamaga Programme in digital literacy training

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Meta is partnering with Sarvodaya-Fusion’s “IT” Programme, to launch a new phase of digital skills training programme to equip Sri Lankans with the necessary tools to become more aware and responsible digital citizens.

Continuing the partnership since 2018, Meta and Sarvodaya-Fusion, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) in Sri Lanka, launched “We Think Digital” in Sri Lanka in 2020, providing the resources to foster responsible digital citizens through programme editions targeting schools, universities and families.

Meta and Sarvodaya-Fusion’s collaboration since 2018, enabled them to educate over 35,000 children and youth. This has helped Sri Lankans develop their skills on how to navigate the growing digital space responsibly, Meta said in a media release.

At the virtual launch, Maithree Malwattegoda – General Manager, Sarvodaya Fusion said that technology can be used to bring equality and inclusivity in learning to the society. She discussed the need to strengthen resilience through capacity building and fostering digital citizenship with the aim of creating a more responsible digital world that has a positive impact on youth and their future.

The event was also graced by Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, President of Lanka Jathika Sarvodaya Shramadana Sangamaya, and Prof. Rohan Samarajiva, Chairman,LIRNEasia/ Senior Advisor & Board Member, Sarvodaya-Fusion.

Yasas Vishuddhi Abeywickrama, Policy Programmes Manager, Sri Lanka and Maldives at Meta said, “Meta is committed to develop digital citizenship in Sri Lanka, and also is keen to support digital adoption among Sri Lankans. We will continue to work collaboratively with government and civil society stakeholders to reach more Sri Lankans.”

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