Digital Inclusion for Vulnerable Community in Urban Areas: Skills enhancement for students in Islamic Boarding School

Posted in Volume 19, Issue 2, 2025 Tagged with , , , ,

Abstract: This research is a study related to digital inclusion strategies at the Al Ashriyyah Nurul Iman Foundation in Parung, Bogor, which provides free education for vulnerable children from underprivileged families in urban areas. With the advancement of technology, vulnerable groups face challenges in the form of inequalities in access to essential services. Inclusive digitalisation is considered capable of overcoming this inequality, as it can be a tool for empowering marginalised communities. Using descriptive qualitative methods, data was collected through interviews with eight alumni and the head of the Islamic boarding school, as well as observation and document review. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns in the data. The results of this study indicate that these boarding schools implement digital inclusion strategies by providing technology training, internet access, and the use of digital platforms. These initiatives improve digital skills and ultimately enhance the digital technical capabilities of students from underprivileged backgrounds, thereby increasing their opportunities in the world of work. The implications of this research highlight the importance of developing a digital inclusion model that promotes independence and can be adopted by other educational institutions, especially those in urban areas. In addition, this research emphasises the urgency of equipping vulnerable populations with digital skills to facilitate their integration into an increasingly digital society.

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Authors Affiliations
Etik Rahmawati* (1), Yuli Trisnanto (1), Lutfia Rahmannisa (1), Salsabila Nova Fatimah (2)
(1) Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
(2) Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah, Indonesia
* Corresponding author
Email: etikrahmawati1992@mail.ugm.ac.id

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