Digital was an unaffordable essential
Kobra is a young mother who is new to the UK. She came here with her family in search of a fresh start and a brighter future in a new country. After arriving in the UK, she quickly realised that access to a device and internet data was essential to live her day to day life – not just for herself, but for her children, too.
However, the cost of a device and an internet connection was just too much, especially when there were so many other essentials to pay for. With young children who need the internet for school work, not having an internet connection wasn’t an option.
That’s why Kobra visited her local Digital Inclusion Hub, Job4Me, a community organisation in Gateshead that supports people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to move a step closer to employment.