Coalition on Digital Impact (CODI)

Last week, #CODI co-founders Ram Mohan and Christian Dawson, and Board Director @danyork.bsky.social joined APAC Space’s session to spotlight its Language Infrastructure Framework. Thank you to everyone who joined! Learn more about the Framework here → www.codi.global/newsroom/the...

Language preservation online can be more than written. @globalvoices.org published a blog on the efforts of the “Romani Voice Digital: Podcast Platform for Civic Inclusion” project, which aims to preserve the Romani language through radio and podcasts. globalvoices.org/2026/10/05/w...

To mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we are spotlighting #CODI member eduCYBER Sàrl's Kamal Sedra, who shared his insights on making cybersecurity training accessible in local languages so everyone can stay safe online. 🔗 www.codi.global/newsroom/bui...

#ICYMI: @globalvoices.org’ Eddie Avila shared his work to help Indigenous communities strengthen their digital presence, share their stories and preserve their languages for future generations. Read more → www.codi.global/newsroom/cel...

🌍 What does the global landscape of digital access look like? CODI’s “Global Web: State of Digital Access” report shares insights from last-mile organizations around the world. Read the full report: cdn.prod.website-files.com/67a20f770bcc... #DIW2026 #Internet4All #DigitalAccess

During this year’s #ICANN87 in Bali, Indonesia, join #CODI co-founders Ram Mohan and Christian Dawson, and Board Director @danyork.bsky.social during APAC Space’s session on 10/21 to explore its recently released Language Infrastructure Framework. Learn more → icann87.sched.com/event/2Wjmj/...

Every October 12, we honor Indigenous People’s Day. To celebrate, we are spotlighting @globalvoices’ work to help Indigenous and endangered language speakers benefit from the Internet and amplify the stories of local communities. 🔗 www.codi.global/newsroom/cel...

#ICYMI: Last month, #CODI joined The Gates Foundation and 59 other organizations in its commitment to build a multilingual AI future, so everyone is able to use AI in their own language and voice. 🌍 Read more: www.codi.global/newsroom/cod...

#NEW in CircleID: #CODI Executive Director Trang Nguyen argues that as AI becomes more embedded in our online world, making the Internet work in all languages is more urgent than ever and all dialects must be built into AI systems from the start. circleid.com/posts/ai-is-...

The Online Trust and Safety Hub from @internetsociety.org is here! This free online resource shares educational information, training, resources and more to help the global community feel safe online. Explore more → onlinesafety.internetsociety.org

🎉 We are excited to announce the release of CODI’s inaugural “Global Web: State of Digital Access” report! For a closer look at language representation online and the barriers that still exist, explore the insights: go.dtinit.org/digital-acce... #DIW2026 #Internet4All #DigitalAccess

This year’s NDIA Digital Inclusion Week starts in two days! Centered on the theme “Sustain, Empower, Evolve: Buildings Brighter Digital Future,” this week will feature dozens of events on advancing a more accessible digital future. Learn more → www.digitalinclusion.org/diw26/

Happy International Translation Day! Language is essential for communication, identity and more. #CODI is committed to ensuring all written, oral and signed languages are available on the Internet, so everyone can meaningful participation online. www.un.org/en/observanc...

The annual IDN Implementation and UA Adoption Report from ICANN explores insights on topics such as multilingual access online, Universal Acceptance and efforts to promote UA readiness. Check out more → www.icann.org/en/announcem...

Today marks the International Day for Universal Access to Information. 🌍 As our world becomes more digitalized, it is important to ensure everyone can access information online. #CODI is dedicated to ensuring everyone can do so in their own languages. www.unesco.org/en/days/univ...

📅 On November 4, #CODI members @eco-association.bsky.social is hosting a readout event following #ICANN87 in Mumbai to share highlights and key takeaways from this year’s General Meeting. Learn more and register here: international.eco.de/event/icann8...

This year, #CODI member @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social is celebrating its 150th anniversary! 🎉 Since 1876, ALA has played a key role in promoting access to information and helping shape the future of libraries and languages. Learn more 🔗 ala150.org

Join @cdt.org next week for its event, “Impacts of AI on Multilingual and Multiracial Democracy”! This event will feature key discussions from industry leaders, academics and advocates on advancing digital equity and multilingualism online. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/impacts-of...

True digital access isn't just translation; it's about language representation in AI data and benchmarks. Today, #CODI joins a major 5-year commitment led by The Gates Foundation to ensure AI works in the languages people actually speak. www.codi.global/newsroom/cod...

Digital Inclusion Week from NDIA is happening Oct. 4-10! This year’s #DIW2026 theme is “Sustain, Empower, Evolve: Building a Brighter Digital Future” and will feature events with key discussions on advancing a more accessible Internet for all. 🔗 www.digitalinclusion.org/diw26/

Happening next week! Join @publicknowledge.bsky.social for its event “Legacy of the Fight to Close the Digital Divide," featuring discussions on the policies, people and lasting efforts to expand digital access for everyone. RSVP here → www.eventbrite.com/e/the-class-...

#ICYMI: #CODI’s latest op-ed with UNESCO in CircleID explores how to advance true multilingualism in AI models and ensure the proper infrastructure, datasets, and language support are in place. 🔗 Read more → www.codi.global/newsroom/ai-...

📅 Happening next week! Join #CODI members @identity.digital and auDA at this year’s virtual and in-person Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) for discussions on the future of Internet resilience, digital access and more. Learn more and register here → auigf.au

The OpenSpeaks Archives is developing audio-visual documentation to preserve languages, and establish processses for citing oral knowledge from Indigenous and low-resourced languages. Learn more from @globalvoices.org’s interview with Kshetrabasi Juanga: globalvoices.org/2026/08/20/i...

Tune in this afternoon for PIR and NTEN’s Digital Inclusion Fellows' webinar on “Digital Inclusion: Building an Internet that Works for Everyone.” This event will feature discussions on advancing digital equity, literacy, accessibility and more. Register here → pir.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

This year’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) USA is happening tomorrow! Hear from #CODI co-founders Ram Mohan and Christian Dawson as they discuss the future of Internet governance and shared vision for IGF-USA. Check out more: igfusa.us

AI is transforming how we learn, connect and access information, yet many languages remain unrepresented. #CODI’s new report shares how to advance multilingual AI so all communities can benefit from it. Read the full report → www.codi.global/newsroom/a-n...

The PowerUp Resource Hub is here! This new platform from #CODI member @lgbttech.bsky.social shares educational materials on digital skills and foundations, connectivity access and more. Check out the resources here and learn more: www.digitalnavlgbtq.org

📅 Happening next week! Join #CODI co-founders Ram Mohan and Christian Dawson at this year’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) USA in Philadelphia, PA for key discussions on the future of Internal and digital governance. Learn more and register here→ igfusa.us

How well does AI speak your language? To better understand how languages are represented in AI systems, the World Bank Group has released a new visualization exploring how languages spoken around the world are reflected in AI training data. Explore here → blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/...

#NEW in CircleID: #CODI co-founder Christian Dawson & UNESCO’s David Castillo Parra argue that language inclusion requires integrated digital infrastructure, identifiers, content, datasets and apps to enable multilingual participation in the age of AI. circleid.com/posts/ai-is-...

In honor of International Youth Day, @internetsociety.org spotlighted their young leaders who are advocating for a more accessible Internet, digital skills and community-led connectivity. Read more: www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/08...

Following this year’s #ICANN86 Policy Forum, #CODI member eco Association hosted a readout of key takeaways from the event, featuring insights from CODI co-founder Ram Mohan on Universal Acceptance, multilingualism, and more. Check out more insights → international.eco.de/news/icann86...

Less than one month until the Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) 2026 in Canberra! At this year’s virtual and in-person event, #CODI members auDA and @identity.digital will join other experts and advocates on Internet governance and resilience. 🔗 auigf.au

To honor International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which is celebrated annually on August 9, @internetsociety.org highlighted stories of their work with Indigenous communities to promote community-connectivity. 🔗 www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/08...

As the Internet continues to support more languages, it is essential that signed languages are included too. PIVOT highlights the need for stronger Internet infrastructure that supports signed language translation to advance accessibility. Read more → gopivot.me/websites-hav...

Last month, #CODI released its Language Infrastructure Framework, which identifies where language must be supported across the Internet experience to enable meaningful participation online in one's own language. Learn more: www.codi.global/newsroom/the...

#ICANN87 Annual General Meeting is happening October 17 – 22 in Bali, Indonesia! Join global Internet, policy, and industry leaders at this event for key conversations on Universal Acceptance, Internet governance, and more. Learn more: meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/...

This year, @internetsociety.org’s Tribal Broadband Bootcamp, an initiative focused on promoting community-centered connectivity so all Indigenous communities have meaningful access, celebrates 5 years! Learn more → www.internetsociety.org/blog/2026/08...

#ICYMI: Last month, #CODI’s Working Group released its report on advancing multilingual AI, introducing recommendations, guidelines and tools for determining what makes a dataset culturally relevant and ethically sourced for use in generative AI models. 🔗 www.codi.global/newsroom/a-n...

Happening next month! Join #CODI members auDA and @identity.digital for this year’s Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF) to be part of multistakeholder conversations on the future of the Internet and digital life. Learn more and RSVP today → www.auda.org.au/news-insight...

The Kam Language Project, launched in 2016, is helping preserve Kam, or Nyingwom, a language spoken by 8,000 - 11,000 people in 29 Nigerian villages. @globalvoices.org spoke with project founder Dr. Jakob Lesage to learn more about the story behind it. 🔗 globalvoices.org/2026/08/03/h...

Every August 9, we celebrate UNESCO’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, celebrating the communities that represent more than 5,000 cultures and speak many of the world’s 7,000+ languages. Learn more: www.unesco.org/en/days/worl...

What does a language need to participate meaningfully in the age of AI? #CODI’s new report on advancing multilingual AI provides a framework and tools to help communities ensure their languages are supported online and in AI models. 🔗 www.codi.global/newsroom/a-n...

Did you know that around two-thirds of the 7,000+ languages spoken today do not have a written form? In a recent piece, @clearglobal.org highlights the need for quality language data for more voice technology online. 🔗 clearglobal.org/voice-isnt-f...

In a written interview with @globalvoices.org, Nepali poet, novelist and translator, Viplob Pratik, shared his reflections on what inspires his writing, the importance of contemporary literature and more. Read the full interview → globalvoices.org/2026/07/11/n...

AI has the potential to make tech more accessible. According to @lgbttech.bsky.social’s latest ctrl+alt+lgbt report, 72% of LGBTQ+ adults believe AI can be effective in improving accessibility for users with disabilities. More insights: shorturl.at/hPLhR

📣 The final report of the Working Group on Defining the Minimum Viable Dataset for Cultural and Linguistic Empowerment is live! Explore their key findings, recommendations and community-supported tools to advance multicultural AI models → www.codi.global/newsroom/a-n...

Earlier this year, @risingvoices.bsky.social explored the critical question, “who decides if and how AI is used?” Through workshops with Mayan advocates and Indigenous communities, participants discussed how to strengthen Mayan languages online and in AI. 🔗 rising.globalvoices.org/blog/2026/07...