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        <title type="html"><![CDATA[Welcome to REACT: Digital Resilience for Communities]]></title>
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        <summary type="html"><![CDATA[Welcome to the brand-new REACT blog. We are thrilled to launch this space,]]></summary>
        <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the brand-new REACT blog. We are thrilled to launch this space,
where we will share security research, privacy guidance, practical tech advice,
and stories of community impact.</p>
<p>REACT stands for the Centre for Research and Education in Applied Community
Technology. We are a registered not-for-profit organization with a simple but
vital mission: to secure and empower the digital public space.</p>
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<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_Vzrq" id="why-we-exist">Why We Exist<a href="https://react.net.ngo/blog/welcome-to-react#why-we-exist" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Why We Exist" title="Direct link to Why We Exist" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Technology is no longer optional. It is the backbone of how we organize, share
stories, and support one another. Yet high costs, complex systems, predatory
data practices, and security threats often lock grassroots groups, small
businesses, and marginalized communities out of the digital spaces they need.</p>
<p>We are here to change that. REACT bridges the digital divide by offering:</p>
<ul>
<li class="">Independent infrastructure security research</li>
<li class="">Actionable privacy and security education</li>
<li class="">Low-cost, ethical, and secure web hosting</li>
<li class="">Accessible web design, email, and tech support</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_Vzrq" id="our-commitment-to-you">Our Commitment to You<a href="https://react.net.ngo/blog/welcome-to-react#our-commitment-to-you" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Our Commitment to You" title="Direct link to Our Commitment to You" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>Because we are a non-profit, our success is measured by the communities we
empower.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>True digital inclusion requires both the tools to speak and the armor to
protect that speech.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>This blog will be a practical resource. We will break down tech jargon into
simple, actionable advice on keeping your data secure, improving your website's
accessibility, and choosing ethical digital tools.</p>
<h2 class="anchor anchorTargetStickyNavbar_Vzrq" id="lets-connect">Let's Connect<a href="https://react.net.ngo/blog/welcome-to-react#lets-connect" class="hash-link" aria-label="Direct link to Let's Connect" title="Direct link to Let's Connect" translate="no">​</a></h2>
<p>We want to hear from you. What technical challenges is your organization
facing? How can we help you thrive online?</p>
<p>Explore the site, learn about our low-cost services, and <a class="" href="https://react.net.ngo/contact">drop us a line</a>
to say hello. Thank you for being part of our journey.</p>]]></content>
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            <name>REACT Team</name>
            <uri>https://react.net.ngo</uri>
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        <category label="Digital Security" term="Digital Security"/>
        <category label="Accessibility" term="Accessibility"/>
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