Why Digital Acess Matters

At Connect Again Tech, we believe that access to working technology shouldn’t be a privilege — it should be a foundation for learning.

Across the Asia Pacific region, thousands of students attend schools with limited or no access to computers. In some classrooms, one outdated desktop is shared among dozens of students, slowing down progress and limiting digital confidence.

The Statistics:

“The ASEAN region still faces significant challenges in improving digital literacy rates and educating its youth on digital skills. Adoption of digital skills in ASEAN Member States’ schools remains generally low. The Digital Literacy in Education Systems across ASEAN Report (2021) found that the majority (61%) of individuals aged 10–24 were not being taught digital skills in school…”

Digital Literacy and Learning Outcomes:

UNESCO emphasises that digital literacy is essential for learning in the 21st century. Their Global Framework for Digital Literacy outlines how these skills enable students to access, analyse, and communicate information, setting them up for lifelong learning and employment opportunities.
Source: UNESCO UIS Digital Literacy

The Impact of Digital Innovation:

UNESCO also recognises that digital tools can enrich, transform, and scale education — especially when aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
Here’s what the research shows:

  • Students with access to computers at school perform better in digital literacy and problem-solving — both critical 21st-century skills. (OECD PISA 2022)

  • Countries with low digital infrastructure consistently report poorer educational outcomes compared to global averages. (UNESCO Digital Education Report, 2023)

  • Digital literacy enhances performance across subjects, from maths and science to literacy and communication. (UNESCO UIS Framework)

That’s where you come in:

By helping us collect still-functional devices from Australian businesses and giving them a second life in schools, we can help bridge the digital divide — sustainably, respectfully, and in collaboration with local communities.