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Strong Libraries Build Strong Communities: Providing Internet Access in Latvia’s Public Libraries

Discover how a library project in Latvia, jointly funded by the foundation and the Latvian government, has turned Latvia’s libraries into centers of learning and opportunity by providing better access to information, jobs, and social connections through technology. The grant—which provided public libraries with computer equipment, Internet connectivity, and skilled librarians—is a huge success story and is helping to close the digital gap in Latvia.
 
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