Ashoka Fellow seit 2023   |   Canada

Alejandro Mayoral Baños

Indigenous Friends Association
Alejandro is bridging the digital divide for Indigenous youth by constructing career pathways grounded in culturally aligned digital skills training. His work harmoniously combines digital skills…
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This description of Alejandro Mayoral Baños's work was prepared when Alejandro Mayoral Baños was elected to the Ashoka Fellowship in 2023.

Einführung

Alejandro is bridging the digital divide for Indigenous youth by constructing career pathways grounded in culturally aligned digital skills training. His work harmoniously combines digital skills development with Indigenous knowledge, empowering the next generation of Indigenous technologists.Mehr erfahren

Die neue Idee

Alejandro is bridging the gap between technology and Indigenous culture in a way that truly addresses the digital divide for Indigenous youth while fostering positive change in how technologies serve humanity. Through his education technology non-profit, the Indigenous Friends Association (IFA),Mehr erfahren

Das Problem

As the world shifted to online learning and remote work during the pandemic, Indigenous youth across Canada embarked on a journey of adaptation (steeper than their non-Indigenous counterparts), by honing their technical skills and figuring out ways to integrate into the unfolding digital era.Mehr erfahren

Die Strategie

Alejandro is reimagining the development and creation of digital technologies centring Indigenous experiences by working with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. His work started in 2015 with the development of the IndigiFriends app, which serves as a supportive platform for IndigenousMehr erfahren

Die Person

Born in Mexico City to a family with Indigenous ancestry, Alejandro carries a profound desire to challenging social structures for the betterment of all Indigenous communities. Growing up in a close-knit and deeply religious family, Alejandro witnessed the pivotal role of community in fosteringMehr erfahren