COUNTRY FOCUS : CHILE
Lenovo is supporting Work for Humankind ’ s on-going conservation efforts on Robinson Crusoe Island , Chile , one of the world ’ s most far-flung workspaces through lasting technology solutions and boosted Internet connectivity .
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Panoramic of Robinson Crusoe Island
As part of its landmark partnership with Island Conservation and the Robinson Crusoe Island community , Lenovo has revealed the next stage of its Work for Humankind project : Critical pieces of smarter technology installed throughout the island will become permanent fixtures to leave a lasting legacy and stronger connectivity on an island that ’ s home to one of the world ’ s most diverse ecosystems .
Bridging the digital divide , a previously isolated island of 900 people will now remain connected to the world through Lenovo technology to open new possibilities for tourism , trade , employment and education , increasing its environmental and economic resilience .
For the first time ever , this remote island community has self-determined , equitable access to the Internet .
This is their most important advancement regarding connectivity in more than 20 years .
Earlier this year , Work for Humankind sent 16 volunteers with a variety of skills to make a long-lasting difference while working their own jobs remotely from Robinson Crusoe Island .
During their time on the island , volunteers donated their professional skills spanning design , technology , sustainability and biodiversity to support vital conservation efforts with the NGO , Island Conservation .
Now , a study of their work shows that their efforts helped support improvements for the future of the island ’ s people , flora , and fauna through the power of technology and connectivity .
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