Supporting governments to connect every school in the world.
A joint partnership between UNICEF and ITU to connect every school to the internet and every young person to information, opportunity and choice.
One in three people — 2.2 billion — remain offline.
Without connectivity, millions of children lose the chance to learn and thrive. Closing this divide demands global cooperation and a shared commitment to digital inclusion.
Without connectivity, millions of children lose the chance to learn and thrive. Closing this divide demands global cooperation and a shared commitment to digital inclusion.
Established in 2019, Giga develops open-source solutions to boost school connectivity efforts worldwide.
Our solutions are divided into four pillars, all supported by capacity development for stakeholders:
mapping schools, modeling the requisite infrastructure, mobilizing finance and contracting for connectivity.
Giga’s achievements in collaboration with governments and partners since launching in 2019.
2.2M+
schools mapped
136K+
schools reporting real-time connectivity
54
countries engaged with Giga
19
countries where mapping and modeling has been completed to foster effective school connectivity.
Let’s build a connected future together
Giga is made possible through the collaboration of UN agencies, governments, public and private sector partners, and local communities.
