We live in a world full of lights: screens turning on, notifications buzzing, messages traveling from one corner of the planet to another.
Yet, not everyone is part of this continuous flow.
The digital divide is not just a technological problem: it is a distance between people.
Some navigate the digital sea with confidence, knowing where to go, what to look for, and how to build.
Others remain on the shore, watching the horizon without knowing where to start, without a map or a hand to guide them.
Between these two worlds, we all exist, every day, deciding whether technology will be a bridge or a wall.
Every missed click hides a story.
The digital divide is not only a lack of connection:
it is a lack of opportunity, of words, of encounters.
This is why concrete experiences can make a difference.
Yesterday, with the Rato, a computer literacy lesson was held explaining what Google Drive is and how to use it.
For many participants, it was the first time they had seen online storage and collaboration tools: learning to use them means not only acquiring technical skills but also opening new possibilities, staying connected, and fully participating in community life and the digital world.
This small, simple, yet concrete gesture is an example of how we can transform the digital divide from a barrier into a bridge.
Perhaps it is worth pausing and asking ourselves:
How truly connected are we if someone is left behind?
Bridging this divide is not just about distributing technological tools or communication devices.
It means restoring dignity, building relationships, opening doors to worlds that can change a life.
It is a silent, yet powerful gesture: building bridges where there were once distances.
“Because technology is made of code but real connection is made of people”
