Conecta por Argentina: Bridging the Digital Divide

Connecting New Opportunities

In the rural community of Naupa Huen, home to Boarding School No. 83 in El Cuy Department, Río Negro Province, internet connectivity plays a vital role in providing children and young people with greater learning opportunities in a remote area of Argentina.

Through Conectá por Argentina, a program led by Enseñá por Argentina, the school recently received a Starlink satellite antenna, giving students and teachers access to a more reliable, high-quality internet connection that supports teaching and learning.

To date, the program has installed antennas in 33 schools across 10 provinces, benefiting more than 6,000 students in communities with limited or no internet access.

For the teaching staff, this improvement represents an opportunity to enrich classroom experiences and introduce new digital tools into everyday learning.

"Having access to a satellite internet connection is incredibly important for us. Thanks to Conectá por Argentina, we were able to install a Starlink antenna, and now we have many more digital tools to use with our students. Technology can now be integrated into every subject, and internet access has become essential for enriching learning experiences. Students can also communicate and organize their schoolwork much more easily than before." — Pedro, teacher at Boarding School No. 83.

The impact is also evident in the students' daily experiences. They now have greater opportunities to explore new content, build digital skills, and access online resources that support their learning.

"The first thing I did was search for pictures on the internet. Now I feel like I can learn much more using the computer and discover new things every day." — Ian, student at Boarding School No. 83.

The arrival of this technology is doing more than improving classroom instruction—it is opening new opportunities for students to develop the digital skills they need for their future. In a rural community like Naupa Huen, access to a reliable internet connection means broader access to knowledge, new ways of learning, and stronger connections to the wider world.

Each school that joins Conectá por Argentina represents another step toward expanding educational opportunities. Thanks to the commitment of teachers, students, families, and the generous support of donors through GlobalGiving, more rural communities can access the tools they need to strengthen learning and reduce the digital divide. Every new antenna installed is an investment in the future, empowering hundreds of students with greater opportunities to learn, explore, and broaden their horizons.