Beyond borders

Did you know there exists a World Telecommunication and Information Society Day? It was, in fact, yesterday, May 17. We were curious about the significance of this day and found out that it is meant to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide.

 

The theme of this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was 'Better City, Better Life With ICTs' aiming at greener, safer, healthier, more prosperous, more inclusive, and better-managed cities where over half the world’s population dwells. This year’s WTISD endeavors to ensure that ICTs will contribute to improve quality of life for the rapidly increasing global urban population.

 

So what's all this to do with us? Mumbai Smiles is a perfect example of how all kinds of information and communication technologies can help do good in the world we live in today.
Our projects are in Mumbai but our sponsors and supporters are in Spain. We now have offices in three big cities (Barcelona, Mumbai and Mexico City), all instantly and closely connected to one another, helping us spread the scope of our work. We are able to connect to thousands of supporters throughout the world through our blogs, Facebook profiles and websites.
Word is only spreading and, with it, greater good. Isn't it amazing?