{"id":6740,"date":"2025-06-27T11:01:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/?p=6740"},"modified":"2025-06-27T11:01:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:01:41","slug":"intelsat-and-forest-whitakers-wpdi-deliver-high-speed-internet-to-education-centers-in-east-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/es\/intelsat-and-forest-whitakers-wpdi-deliver-high-speed-internet-to-education-centers-in-east-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Intelsat and Forest Whitaker\u2019s WPDI Deliver High-Speed Internet to Education Centers in East Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Key Impact Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10 learning centers in conflict-affected regions<\/strong> will receive satellite-powered high-speed internet under a three-year partnership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thousands of youth in South Sudan and Uganda<\/strong> will gain access to digital education and online resources for the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WPDI trainees will gain digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding skills<\/strong>, helping close the digital divide in underserved areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-satellite-connectivity-expands-access-to-education-in-east-africa\">Satellite Connectivity Expands Access to Education in East Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Intelsat and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpdi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Whitaker Peace &amp; Development Initiative<\/strong><\/a> (WPDI), founded by actor and humanitarian Forest Whitaker, have launched a landmark partnership to bring high-speed satellite internet to underserved communities in South Sudan and Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agreement will equip <strong>10 WPDI Community Learning Centers<\/strong>\u2014seven in South Sudan and three in Uganda\u2014with satellite connectivity, installation, and technical support over a three-year period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe allowtransparency=\"true\" title=\"Wistia video player\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/7th52cd9ee\" width=\"800\" height=\"425\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-digital-tools-for-peace-and-progress\">Digital Tools for Peace and Progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cEducation is the foundation for peace,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Forest Whitaker<\/strong>. <em>\u201cAt WPDI, we use technology as a conduit to opportunity\u2014bringing knowledge to young people whose lives have been upended by violence and political unrest. With the right tools, youths can reclaim their futures to become powerful agents of peace in their communities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The satellite-enabled learning centers will allow students to access digital curricula, online courses, and virtual exchange programs, enhancing WPDI\u2019s existing focus on conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, and community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-10.png 1422w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridging-the-digital-divide-in-fragile-settings\">Bridging the Digital Divide in Fragile Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative comes amid stark digital inequalities. Just <strong>19% of people in least developed countries<\/strong> have internet access, with rates even lower in conflict-affected regions like South Sudan and Uganda, according to the International Telecommunication Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of WPDI programs have already begun transforming their communities\u2014<strong>like Benson Lugwar, a former child soldier who is now a local official and radio host in Uganda.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cForest Whitaker and WPDI\u2019s efforts represent exactly the kind of transformative work that satellite communications can enable,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Dave Wajsgras, CEO of Intelsat.<\/strong> <em>\u201cWe\u2019re proud to support WPDI\u2019s efforts to bring young people together, close the digital divide, and create pathways to prosperity in communities that need it most.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-partners\">About the Partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WPDI<\/strong> is a global nonprofit that empowers youth and women in areas affected by conflict, poverty, and environmental disruption through education and training in peacebuilding, livelihood, health, and more. It was founded by Forest Whitaker in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intelsat<\/strong> operates one of the world\u2019s largest satellite and terrestrial networks, delivering secure communications solutions to governments, NGOs, and commercial partners worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/es\/lynn-estriplet-championing-community-health-and-nutrition\/\"><strong>Lynn Estriplet: Championing Community Health and Nutrition<\/strong><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Impact Points: Satellite Connectivity Expands Access to Education in East Africa Intelsat and the Whitaker Peace &amp; Development Initiative (WPDI), founded by actor and humanitarian Forest Whitaker, have launched a landmark partnership to bring high-speed satellite internet to underserved communities in South Sudan and Uganda. 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