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In another step towards the reconstruction of Rio Grande do Sul, the Ministry of Communications delivered, on Wednesday (14), 55 computers to 10 Black Movement organizations in Porto Alegre (RS). The initiative is part of the Computers Program for inclusion and aims to strengthen the performance of entities that play a key role in assisting the most vulnerable communities after floods.
Digital inclusion is a powerful tool for reconstruction and social justice. With this delivery, we reaffirm our commitment to a more egalitarian Brazil and a stronger Rio Grande do Sul, where technology comes to strengthen those who need it most - especially communities that lead transformation in territories, said Frederico de Siqueira Filho.
Benefit entities-such as the Preta Velha collective, union of blacks for equality, association of Afro-entrepreneurs, charity charities, caritas-RS, ile bara Lana Lana, Terreiro Umbanda de Matas de Iemanja, Solidarity Matrix Kitchen, Africa Kitchen Ile Iemanja and Oxala and Ile Oxala Yemanja Axe de Xapana - work in areas such as education, Afro -entrepreneurship, culture, humanitarian assistance and preservation of African matrix traditions.
This action is part of our mission of promoting the resocialization and empowerment of the state after the tragedy. We are delivering not only equipment, but tools of citizenship and social transformation, said Ludymilla Chagas, head of the Ministry of Social Participation and Diversity Advisory, during delivery.
For Elis Regina, from Unegro, the action takes into the concrete public political communities. I thank the ministry for bringing a real -life policy. These computers will be very well used by our children, adults and the elderly, he said.
Already Marta de Matos, from Solidarity Kitchen, highlighted the importance of technology in the daily life of grassroots actions. This initiative comes to add to the work we already do in favor of food safety and the dignity of black families, he said.
Eliane Brochet, from Caritas-RS, also thanked the donation. In the hurricane of emergencies, we need technology not only to raise resources, but also to connect with the world, so the importance of digital inclusion, he said.
Also, the president of the African Society Bara Agelu, Andre Ribeiro, showed interest in setting up a computer lab with the donations received. These computers arrived at a great time, he celebrated.
The Computers Program for Inclusion Revitalizes electronic equipment that would be discarded, giving them a new function in schools, community centers and social organizations. The equipment is recovered by young people in technical training in the computer reconditioning centers (CRCs) - also generating professional training.
The action in Rio Grande do Sul reinforces the role of the program as an instrument to combat digital inequalities. In all, more than 59,000 equipment has already been distributed across the country, impacting more than 53,000 people trained through 244 courses, as well as the creation of 4.7 thousand digital inclusion points.
During the visit, Ludymilla also participated in a conversation with community leaders about the role of technology in guaranteeing rights, strengthening democracy and promoting citizenship.
Technology is also about social justice. And digital inclusion is a bridge so that more Brazilians have voice, opportunities and access to the future, he concluded.
Text: Ascom | Ministry of Communications * More information: press@mcom.gov.br | (61) 2027.6086 or (61) 2027.6628
