1. STATEMENT OF NEED

Access to the internet is no longer a luxury but a critical necessity for human development, particularly in healthcare, education, and economic empowerment. Yet, millions living in rural communities across developing regions and neglected areas within developed nations remain digitally disconnected due to geographical isolation, lack of infrastructure, and high service costs.

These communities face compounding inequalities. Without internet access:

•    * Students are excluded from remote learning and digital literacy opportunities.
•    * Patients and health workers face barriers in accessing telemedicine, public health alerts, and digital record-keeping.
•    * Local economies suffer due to an inability to participate in digital commerce, training, or financial services.
•    * Civic participation and human rights are undermined due to information blackouts and lack of access to legal resources.

The Orpe Human Rights Advocates, in partnership with AGLA's teleport technology and Intelsat’s satellite transponder, seeks to address this urgent gap by delivering no-cost internet access to rural and underserved communities. This will directly support ORPE’s divine justice mandate to restore human dignity and social equity by unlocking digital access to opportunity and justice.

2. THEORY OF CHANGE

IF rural and marginalized communities are equipped with reliable, no-cost internet infrastructure through satellite-supported connectivity, THEN they will gain equitable access to healthcare, education, and development services, LEADING TO improved livelihoods, strengthened human rights, and greater community resilience.

Pathway:

• * Establish infrastructure
• * Train local agents
• * Ensure public access points (schools, clinics, centers) Monitor use and impact
• * Empower communities

3. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Objective 1: Deploy free satellite-based internet connectivity in at least 30 rural communities within 36 months.

Objective 2: Enhance digital access to essential services (healthcare, education, and legal aid) in target communities.

Objective 3: Build local capacity by training community leaders, youth, and educators in digital literacy and platform use.

Objective 4: Monitor and evaluate the impact of internet access on social and economic indicators across participating zones.

4. PROJECT DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

Phase 1: Planning & Assessment (Months 1–6)

• Conduct baseline assessments in 30 target communities.
• Identify local partners, schools, health posts, and civic centers.
• Assess technical feasibility with AGLA teleport and Intelsat beam coverage.
• Community sensitization and stakeholder mapping

Phase 2: Infrastructure Deployment (Months 6–18)

• Install satellite transponders and VSAT terminals.
• Establish Community Access Points (CAPs) in schools, health clinics, and civic centers.
• Ensure uninterrupted satellite bandwidth through Intelsat partnership.

Phase 3: Capacity Building & Service Integration (Months 12–30)

• Train teachers, healthcare workers, and youth in using digital tools.
• Launch online education hubs, health teleconsultation platforms, and justice portals.
• Conduct digital rights awareness campaigns to prevent exploitation.
• Phase 4: Monitoring, Evaluation & Scaling (Months 24–36)

• Use digital dashboards to track access, usage rates, health and education indicators.
• Conduct impact assessments and beneficiary feedback sessions.
• Identify successful models for replication and policy engagement

5. KEY ACTIVITIES

Objective

Activities

1. Infrastructure

- Procure and install satellite transponders and community Wi-Fi hotspots.
- Partner with local power providers (solar/microgrid).

2. Health & Education Access

- Integrate with telemedicine platforms.
- Provide access to open-source digital textbooks and learning apps.

3. Digital Literacy

- Conduct workshops for community leaders and youth.
- Develop local “Digital Champions” to provide ongoing support.

4. Monitoring and Learning

- Set up usage tracking tools.
- Collect pre- and post-intervention data (school attendance, clinic use, etc.).
- Publish quarterly reports and case studies.

6. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS

• 30+ communities connected to high-speed internet.
• 15,000+ individuals gain access to tele-education and healthcare.
• 300+ local leaders trained in digital literacy.
• 50% increase in digital access to legal and health information in target areas.
• Model adopted as a scalable solution in policy dialogues with governments and donors.

7. SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

• Leverage AGLA and Intelsat for long-term bandwidth subsidies.
• Train local ICT teams for system maintenance.
• Work with governments to incorporate into national digital inclusion plans.
• Foster community ownership through local councils and school boards.

8. CONCLUSION

By bridging the digital divide, Orpe Human Rights Advocates affirms that internet access is a human rights critical for human dignity, justice, and opportunity. This project is not simply about technology but about restoring equity and empowering communities to flourish.

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         PROJECT IMPACT