| Turn on the news or surf the web with your | | | | The internet is becoming the most commonly |
| cable or satellite broadband connection today and | | | | used form of communication across the globe. |
| you will see stories about Afghanistan, Sudan, | | | | Emails, instant messages, tweets, videos, and |
| Haiti, and other countries around the globe. As the | | | | even online phone services like Skype allow people |
| world's population increases so does it's | | | | to get in touch with anyone with another |
| interconnectedness; global awareness of | | | | high-speed internet connection. However, many |
| international affairs is on the rise. Despite the vast | | | | people don't have access to high-speed internet. |
| distances between people there are windows | | | | Most of these communities in need of aid don't |
| straight into other people's lives across the globe. | | | | have the infrastructure needed to set up cable or |
| Some of these stories are hopeful or amusing but | | | | DSL connections. In some places however, people |
| many are stories of need and tragedy. Wars are | | | | are using satellite broadband internet connections |
| being fought, children are trying to get an | | | | as the solution. |
| education, and communities are struggling. Many | | | | A satellite connection can be set up anywhere in |
| people are in need. | | | | the world. No preexisting infrastructure is required; |
| Global awareness can help solve some of these | | | | the only thing needed is a clear line of sight |
| problems, or at least increase the chances of aid | | | | towards the sky above the equator. The |
| reaching people in need. There are good hearted | | | | connection is a high-speed broadband one, bringing |
| and well-intentioned people around the globe. | | | | access to all resources on the world wide web. |
| Some are in a position where they are able to | | | | Along with a couple of computers, it's the perfect |
| donate their money or time towards directly | | | | tool to help communities raise awareness about |
| assisting people in need. Other people have fewer | | | | their issues and communicate with the world. |
| resources, but once they are aware of a need | | | | In certain places, aid groups and governments |
| they can help pressure their communities or | | | | have already started to try and install satellite |
| congressional representatives to do something | | | | internet connections for certain schools and |
| and make a difference. Governments can be | | | | communities. Expanding these efforts could give |
| pressured to be less corrupt, micro financing | | | | communities a completely unique chance to raise |
| programs can help communities, schools can be | | | | awareness about their issues. Schools and |
| set up with satellite internet connections. | | | | churches could pair up and communicate with |
| There are people in need and people willing to | | | | international partners that have the resources to |
| help, but it can be difficult to connect these two | | | | organize some kind of aid or donation drive. |
| groups together. Many people are willing to offer | | | | Teachers in these communities would have new |
| help but aren't sure how to best connect to those | | | | access to educational materials and information |
| that need assistance. Many people in need don't | | | | about teaching methods. The internet can help |
| have the resources necessary to solicit aid in the | | | | change the world. |
| first place. | | | | |