Digital education for poor children
While the world rushes toward digitalization, millions of children in poor communities remain trapped in cycles of marginalization.
The doors of the future are closed in their faces — not because of any fault of their own, but simply because the circumstances around them prevent them from moving forward with the rest of the world. In a country suffering economically or politically, or in a home that cannot afford a tablet or an internet package, a painful scene emerges.
In this harsh reality, a moral question arises before a technical one: Can we use technology not to deepen the gap, but to close it?
What is digital education?
It is the transition of the educational process from traditional classrooms to digital platforms, using tools such as computers, smartphones, and the internet, offering flexibility in accessing knowledge and expanding learning opportunities.
However, despite its advantages, this shift has revealed a painful truth: the digital divide, where millions of children still cannot benefit.
The educational gap between the rich and the poor
While some children study in smart schools equipped with the latest technologies, others in remote areas struggle just to find a pen and a notebook.
This gap reflects more than just a difference in income — it reveals differences in opportunities, dreams, and destinies. Education in wealthy societies is built on empowerment, while in poorer ones it is often absent altogether.
Challenges facing digital education in poor communities
Weak digital infrastructure (lack of internet or electricity)
Shortage of electronic devices or inability to repair them when broken
Digital illiteracy among parents and teachers
Lack of psychological and social support for children in conflict and poverty environments