sdg 4
Inclusive and equitable quality education
Our measures support the fourth goal of the United Nations Agenda 2030.
Our “#DABEI-Geschichten” platform explains what digitalization does to us and how we can benefit from the opportunities it offers while also critically examining the risks involved. Topical issues relating to the vast expanses of the internet – from digital friendship and opinion making on the internet to the secrets of the darknet – are addressed in fun, fascinating learning modules that are easy to understand. The “Digital Democracy” learning module, for example, deals with digital phenomena from fake news to hate speech. It includes details on who to contact about hate speech on the web, and where to find information about factions and their agendas. People can keep clicking to independently explore the various topics in as much depth as they wish. Prepared workshops of differing lengths are available for groups of learners – not only in both English and German, but also in language that is easy to understand. They include suggestions for specific practical exercises to make joint learning a varied and entertaining experience.
Ten fascinating learning modules have been published on the “#DABEI-Geschichten” platform since the project started in 2018.
In addition to telling the story of an assassination that gave birth to democracy, the “My vote counts” issue of We Care also explains why Grandpa always reads two newspapers, why voting is the smartest form of protest, and what could happen if Europe collapses. It shows how everyone can effectively help shape politics on the web.
SDG 9
Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
Our network expansion measures support the ninth goal of the United Nations Agenda 2030.
According to the latest D21-Digital-Index study, some 13 million people in Germany are in digital no man’s land. They feel overwhelmed and even left behind by the pace of digitalization. We want to bring everyone into the digital society if possible. Everyone should have access to the diverse opportunities offered by digitalization. No one should be excluded. We enable people to have a stake in the digital world via our products and services. The best possible network is the basis for this, which is why we are tirelessly driving forward network expansion. In March 2019, we initiated our #TAKEPART campaign to underline the importance of digital equality to Deutsche Telekom. The year-round special offers forming part of this campaign give everyone the chance to gain access to the digital world. “Life is for sharing” – but to experience how, you first have to take part. Further information (in German) is available at www.telekom.com/takepartwww.telekom.com/takepart.