About Us
Making computer ownership possible for everyone.
Our Mission
The mission of Digitunity is to make owning a computer possible for everyone.
Vision
Anyone in any community will be able to obtain a computer free from barriers to ownership, made possible by integrated, sustainable systems.
The Problem
Owning a computer is essential for participating in modern life. Work, education, healthcare, and public services all depend on it.
Yet millions of people in the United States still do not have a computer at home. Current estimates show that roughly 1 in 7 households are without one, limiting how individuals access information, complete tasks, and move forward in their lives.
This is not a temporary gap. It reflects how systems have been built, in which access to devices has not kept pace with their growing importance.
Our Approach
Lasting change requires more than one-time distribution. It requires coordinated systems that function reliably over time.
Digitunity focuses on four core elements:
- A robust and sustainable supply of free and low cost, large-screen computers
- Computers appropriately prepared for the intended uses of recipients
- A trusted and vetted deployment network
- Intentional focus on the long term health and resilience of the device ecosystem
Our Core Values
These values guide how we work with partners, communities and each other.
Honesty and Integrity
We take responsibility to ensure our actions match our words. We prioritize open, transparent communication in all interactions. We are committed to continuously learning about the historical and current structures that cause inequity.
Courage, Curiosity, and Humility
In service to our mission, we are willing to take risks. We are courageous, knowing that we will have both successes and missteps along the way. We ask questions. We learn from others and are humble enough to recognize that we don’t have all the answers. We seek novel solutions, even when they are not apparent or easy. We embrace the challenge of this work.
Human-Centered
As a human-centered organization, Digitunity believes in the innate value of each person. This is reflected in our organizational culture and guides our activities with partners and the communities we serve. We have fun. We respect each other and bring our best selves to this work.
Thoughtful Urgency
We recognize the human toll of the digital divide and the urgency needed to address it, while simultaneously affirming that long-term, comprehensive solutions are the goal. Acknowledging and working against the interconnected systems of power that created and maintain this divide is complex. The work we do must be predicated upon grappling with history in an effort to create a better future.
Interdependency and Collaboration
We recognize that addressing the digital divide cannot be done in isolation. Solving this issue requires each of us to leverage and share our unique perspectives, expertise, and insights. The success of this work requires us to rely on each other, both institutionally and individually. We honor that this takes time, and requires trust building and shared risk, in service to the mission.
