UN Invests £50M in Agora Platform to Meet Sustainable Development Goals in Africa

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Digital learning holds immense power for Africa’s young people. I’m Trevor Davies, and I’ve been working with educational initiatives across this continent for years. The UN’s £50M investment in the Agora platform shows real commitment to bridging the education gap with technology.

This substantial funding targets the UN sustainable development goals, particularly quality education and reducing inequalities. These aren’t just ambitious targets on paper. They represent real opportunities for millions of learners who’ve been left behind.

I can tell you from experience—the Agora Platform does something different. It delivers accessible, multilingual content to remote communities whilst working with existing learning systems. This investment tackles critical gaps in educational infrastructure as we approach the sustainable development goals 2030 deadline.

My objective is to share what makes this platform work. I also want to explore why it could reshape Africa’s educational future. You’ll discover how this technology reaches communities, what makes it stand out, and why this investment matters for sustainable development across the continent.

Why the UN Is Betting on Digital Learning in Africa

The United Nations sees something we’ve known for years—digital education opens pathways to Africa’s development goals. Education drives African prosperity. It creates opportunities for young Africans [10]. This strategic focus makes sense when you understand education’s role in tackling multiple development challenges at once.

The sustainable development goals purpose

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development became the blueprint in 2015. All UN Member States adopted it unanimously [5]. At its heart sit 17 Sustainable Development Goals—an urgent call for action through global partnership. These goals recognise a fundamental truth: ending poverty must happen alongside better education, reduced inequality, and economic growth [5].

The UN’s investment in Africa’s digital learning directly supports SDG 4. This goal aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Digital platforms contribute to multiple SDGs simultaneously:

  • Platforms providing employment access support SDG 1 (No Poverty)
  • Educational technology initiatives support SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • Logistics platforms overcoming infrastructure challenges contribute to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) [10]

Digital connectivity enables progress across multiple goals at once. High-return investment for sustainable development, right? The UN recognises that ICTs can accelerate progress towards every single one of the 17 SDGs. They deliver quality services in education, healthcare, finance, and other vital sectors [6].

The need for scalable education solutions

Africa’s numbers tell a compelling story. The continent hosts the world’s largest youth population, expected to double by 2050, reaching over 830 million young people [2]. This demographic dividend presents extraordinary opportunity and pressing challenge.

Nearly one-third of African countries reach the minimum threshold of 15% of public expenditures going towards education [10]. Yet these investments face substantial headwinds. Many African countries spend more on debt servicing than on healthcare, infrastructure, and education combined [10]. This happens against lingering pandemic impacts and escalating living costs.

The digital skills gap adds urgency. The International Financial Corporation estimates that over 230 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030 [10]. Meanwhile, UNESCO shows significant learning gaps persist—about 260 million children were out of school in 2018, representing nearly one-fifth of the global population in that age group [6].

Digital technology offers something powerful—a potentially limitless platform to deliver education regardless of location [10]. This matters particularly for tens of millions of school-aged children whose education faces disruption from conflicts and natural disasters [10].

Digital platforms already demonstrate impact on livelihoods. Across eight African countries, an estimated 4.8 million adults earned income through platforms in 2017. Approximately 50% indicated this income was essential for meeting basic needs [10].

Yet a major obstacle remains—only 36% of Africans have access to broadband connectivity [10]. The UN urges countries to collaborate with technology companies and internet service providers to provide universal, high-speed connectivity for every learner [10]. The UN Secretary-General emphasises closing this digital divide through mobilised financial resources from the international community [10].

Digital learning represents more than educational strategy. It’s a comprehensive development approach that addresses multiple sustainable development goals simultaneously.

How Agora Bridges the Education Gap

The Agora platform tackles real barriers that have kept millions of African learners from accessing quality education. This isn’t just another digital learning tool—it’s designed specifically to work where traditional educational systems can’t reach.

Self-paced learning for remote communities

Agora’s flexible learning model changes how education reaches Africa’s remote areas. The platform provides users with a high degree of flexibility to access content at their own pace, from anywhere and at any time [5]. This self-directed approach proves especially valuable in regions where regular school attendance faces challenges due to distance, infrastructure limitations, or social disruptions.

What started as a platform for UNICEF’s staff and partners has grown into something much bigger. Agora now has over 1 million registrations, with more than 300,000 active users who have logged in at least once over the past 12 months [6]. These users access courses on humanitarian and development-related topics that directly support sustainable development goals 2030 targets.

EpiTek, one of Agora’s first clients in South Africa, shows how the platform brings practical education solutions to the African market. Their integration showcases Agora’s ability to provide:

  • Interactive streaming capabilities
  • Real-time conferencing functionality
  • Interactive whiteboards for educators and students [2]

The platform enables close monitoring of deadlines for educational projects in any language, ensuring that large volumes of work can be completed within set timeframes [7]. This structured yet flexible approach helps learners progress at their own pace while maintaining accountability—an essential balance for effective remote education.

Multilingual and inclusive content delivery

Agora’s multilingual capabilities represent one of its most powerful features for addressing educational inequality. The platform offers courses in 26 languages and has implemented site translations in French and Spanish [6]. This multilingual approach enables the platform to promote inclusive education and reach students across linguistic boundaries [8].

Here’s what makes this different—Agora’s commitment to inclusivity extends beyond language support. The platform underwent a comprehensive accessibility audit in 2023, addressing all identified aspects to ensure seamless user experience for individuals using screen readers or facing other accessibility challenges [6]. This initiative aligns with the UN’s Disability Inclusion Strategies and the sustainable development goals purpose of leaving no one behind.

The platform’s technological capabilities also include real-time translation services, which further enhance its accessibility across diverse communities [8]. For instructors, this means being able to offer courses and learning materials in multiple languages, effectively promoting inclusive education throughout Africa.

Agora’s conversational AI capabilities enhance the learning experience by helping students with course information, schedule management, and academic resources. The platform offers interactive, on-demand tutoring sessions and homework assistance [9], creating personalised learning pathways that address individual needs.

Beyond bridging geographical divides, Agora tackles the digital skills gap identified as a critical barrier to education. Globally, one in three people lack even basic digital skills, with women and girls 25% less likely than men to know how to leverage digital technology for basic purposes [10]. The platform provides accessible digital learning opportunities that directly contribute to closing this gap.

The platform embodies the UN’s commitment to “harness the power of the digital revolution to ensure quality education is provided as a public good and a human right, with a particular focus on the most marginalised” [10]. These comprehensive approaches to accessibility and inclusivity help Agora deliver on the United Nations sustainable development goals for education while addressing multiple development challenges simultaneously.

What Makes Agora Different from Other Platforms?

Educational platforms are everywhere these days. Agora stands apart through something I rarely see—genuine commitment to accessibility alongside smart partnerships. The platform combines industry-leading integrations with design principles that actually work for diverse learners across Africa.

Integration with LinkedIn Learning and Gamoteca

Agora’s integration strategy creates a powerful learning ecosystem. The platform connects seamlessly with LinkedIn Learning and Gamoteca, both renowned for their currency and originality [6]. This isn’t just basic course delivery—it’s professionally curated content meeting interactive learning experiences.

The LinkedIn Learning integration gives Agora users access to thousands of professional development courses. This bridges the gap between education and employability—critical for meeting sustainable development goals related to economic opportunity and workforce readiness.

Gamoteca integration introduces game-based learning that enhances engagement. This gamification approach works particularly well where maintaining learner motivation presents challenges. Interactive elements and achievement-based progression turn standard educational content into compelling learning journeys.

Real-time communication capabilities represent another significant differentiator. Campbell Green, EpiTek CTO, explains: “Agora has been a great company to collaborate with. Their developer SDKs, documentation, support services, and quick responses helped make our integration process seamless” [2]. These features create essential personal connections for online learners across Africa.

EpiTek chose Agora because of its “broad array of available functionality and their support services” [2]. This partnership enables customers to utilise:

  • Interactive streaming capabilities
  • Conferencing functionality for virtual classrooms
  • Interactive whiteboards for real-time collaboration

Accessibility features and disability inclusion

Here’s where Agora truly differentiates itself—comprehensive accessibility commitment. The platform underwent a thorough accessibility audit in 2023, systematically addressing all identified aspects to ensure seamless user experiences for individuals using screen readers or facing other accessibility challenges [6]. This aligns directly with UN and UNICEF Disability Inclusion Strategies.

Agora introduced a new compliance training programme focused specifically on disability inclusion [6]. This strengthens the platform’s commitment by ensuring content creators and educators understand how to develop truly inclusive learning materials.

Reggie Yativ, Chief Operations Officer at Agora, emphasises this commitment: “At Agora we believe that everyone, everywhere should have access to reliable internet connectivity to engage and interact in online communities with their friends, families and peers” [11]. This philosophy shapes the platform’s technical architecture and development priorities.

Notable partnerships demonstrate this commitment in action. Agora collaborated with Doki Doki, a voice technology company, and the South African National Council for the Blind to bring Dabel, a video streaming app, to blind users in underserved regions of Africa [11]. Using Agora’s real-time communications network and voice SDK, Dabel created a platform where users can express themselves with real-time voice features.

Members of Agora’s Superstar Developer Programme built an application using Agora’s interactive real-time video SDK to recognise American Sign Language [11]. This innovation ensures the platform can be enjoyed by the hard of hearing community, extending Agora’s reach across different ability levels.

What truly distinguishes Agora is its multifaceted approach to inclusion—addressing geographical, linguistic, and ability-based barriers simultaneously. The platform combines strategic partnerships with purpose-built accessibility features, creating a comprehensive solution aligned with the sustainable development goals 2030 vision of leaving no one behind.

How the £50M Investment Will Be Used

The £50M investment from the United Nations represents serious commitment to digital education across Africa. This funding tackles multiple sustainable development goals whilst focusing on educational outcomes, poverty reduction, and economic empowerment.

Platform development and localisation

The investment supports Agora’s evolution into a comprehensive digital pathway connecting African communities to educational resources. A substantial portion enhances the platform’s core architecture, enabling it to function as a “global public good” by scaling access to educational opportunities in frontier, emerging, and developing economies [12].

Technical enhancements create a zero-friction digital experience that works reliably even where connectivity remains limited. Given that only 36% of Africans currently have access to broadband connectivity, platform optimisation for low-bandwidth environments stays critical.

Localisation efforts expand Agora’s multilingual capabilities beyond its current 26-language offering. The investment supports site translations beyond existing French and Spanish options [13], with particular emphasis on indigenous African languages. This approach directly supports the united nations sustainable development goals related to reducing inequalities.

The investment enables Agora to:

  • Expand digital infrastructure across 19 priority African countries
  • Enhance offline functionality for communities with intermittent internet access
  • Develop region-specific content addressing local educational needs
  • Create adaptive interfaces working across various devices, including mobile phones

The platform’s self-paced learning framework receives substantial upgrades, allowing seamless integration of multimedia content, auto-graded exercises, and instructor-assessed assignments [14]. Funds also support real-time analytics capabilities providing actionable metrics on student engagement and performance.

Training and onboarding of educators

A significant portion of the £50M investment focuses on building human capacity. Technology alone cannot change education. Agora implements comprehensive training programmes for educators across participating African nations.

The investment supports a “lean, intuitive platform” approach complemented by “personal onboarding and live assistance” helping educators effectively utilise the system [14]. This human-centred design philosophy ensures teachers can quickly implement digital learning strategies without extensive technical expertise.

Funds establish dedicated support teams providing:

  • Pedagogical advice and technological assistance [14]
  • Help developing coursework for various contexts
  • Support for blended learning, distance learning, fully online courses
  • Video conferencing class implementation guidance

The investment creates structures for knowledge sharing among educators. The platform enables faculty to “build a library of courses and material that can be shared and adapted” across institutions [14]. This collaborative approach maximises educational resource impact whilst promoting sustainable development goals related to partnerships.

Agora uses this funding to train educators on data-driven teaching methods, exploiting “real-time metrics to ensure students are engaged and happy” [14]. This approach allows continuous improvement of course materials based on student feedback and performance analytics.

The investment supports similar initiatives to those implemented in West Africa, where digital platforms have already demonstrated significant impact. E-Agriculture projects in Côte d’Ivoire received approximately ZAR 153 million (roughly £6.5 million) to increase access to digital services for rural populations [15]. These successful models provide valuable templates for Agora’s educational implementation strategy.

How Agora Aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030

The 2030 Agenda provides the foundation for everything Agora does. This isn’t just educational technology—it’s a comprehensive approach that connects Africa’s digital learning needs directly to global sustainability objectives.

Sustainable development goals definition and relevance

The Sustainable Development Goals represent a shared blueprint adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, providing a pathway toward peace and prosperity for people and planet [16]. These 17 goals with 169 specific targets aim to improve living conditions for everyone without discrimination [17]. The agenda addresses major global challenges across economic, social, and ecological realities [17].

What makes this relevant to our work? The SDGs recognise that ending poverty must happen alongside strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth—all while tackling climate change and preserving our oceans and forests [16]. This interconnected vision matches exactly what Agora delivers through its educational platform.

Sustainable development cannot happen in isolation. Broad ownership of the SDGs must translate into strong commitment by all stakeholders to implement the global goals [16]. Agora embodies this principle by bringing together governments, educational institutions, private sector entities, and individual learners in one shared digital ecosystem.

The SDGs themselves were shaped by public input. The MY World global survey compiled responses from 1.6 million people across 190 states and territories for the post-2015 development agenda [17]. “Good education” and “better healthcare” ranked as the first and second priorities respectively [17]. This highlights why educational initiatives like Agora matter for sustainable development.

Examples of SDG-aligned course content

Agora’s curriculum tackles sustainable development goals through targeted courses that connect learning to real-world impact. The “Leading with Ethics in Achieving the SDGs” online course assists decision-makers in developing leadership skills focused specifically on SDG implementation [4]. This course explores techniques used by ethical leaders to handle various ethical issues related to achieving the SDGs [4].

The platform provides focused case studies on specific goals:

  • Gender Equality (SDG 5)
  • Clean Water & Sanitation (SDG 6)
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) [4]

These case studies emphasise connections to Indigenous Peoples’ rights, showcasing Agora’s commitment to inclusive development approaches.

Agora collaborates with other UN initiatives to strengthen its SDG-aligned content. The SDG Fund works with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to facilitate knowledge-sharing courses and deliver training that addresses the needs of both businesses and institutions [3]. These e-Learning tools provide specialised training modules to promote the SDGs and help both public and private sectors understand the 17 goals [3].

Course participants gain the ability to identify main challenges in each goal and access tools and resources required to forge partnerships supporting practical implementation of the 2030 Agenda [3]. Agora’s content emphasises that achieving sustainable development requires active involvement from all stakeholders: the UN system, governments at all levels, private sector, civil society, academia, and people at large [18].

How Will Local Communities Be Empowered?

Communities hold the key to sustainable educational change. I understand that being at the heart of a community allows the right content to create powerful, lasting relationships. Agora puts communities at the centre of their own development, creating pathways for long-term educational success that directly supports the united nations sustainable development goals.

Community learning hubs and mobile access

Agora’s approach starts with understanding local territories. The platform builds on comprehensive mapping of local areas to assess available basic services alongside informal community governance systems that structure rural livelihoods [19]. This territorial understanding matters because it allows Agora to establish learning centres that respond directly to local contexts.

Community learning hubs provide essential infrastructure for digital access. These physical spaces offer reliable internet connectivity alongside technical support. They create vital touchpoints for learners in areas with limited digital resources. The platform engages systematically with local authorities and service providers at appropriate administrative levels [19]. Educational initiatives align with existing governance structures.

Agora’s community-focused implementation includes:

  • Establishment of vocational training and youth development centres
  • Introduction of improved and sustainable agricultural practises
  • Support for community-based organisations that can maintain educational initiatives
  • Community accountability schemes integrated into each local area to enhance service effectiveness and inclusivity [19]

Mobile access serves as a crucial bridge for remote communities across Africa. The platform optimises content for mobile devices. Smartphones represent the primary internet access point for many African learners. This mobile-first approach helps overcome the significant digital divide.

Participatory approaches generate strong community buy-in. Agora utilises these methods to identify key local priorities and ensure safe access to services in a gender-sensitive manner [19]. Communities get involved in educational planning. The platform creates sustainable learning ecosystems that can thrive beyond initial implementation.

Involving youth and women in digital education

Digital empowerment goes beyond teaching technology use. It equips young people with skills and knowledge to thrive in our changing digital world [1]. Learners from all backgrounds can access quality education, regardless of location or economic situation.

Women and girls receive particular attention within Agora’s implementation strategy. The platform connects women and girls around the world, supporting their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) [1]. These initiatives encourage women to contribute their perspectives and strengthen frameworks around gender and technology.

The Young WILPF Network shows how Agora supports youth-led digital education initiatives. Their Youth Corner creates space where like-minded individuals share creative projects, organise campaigns, and raise awareness of social causes [1]. Information technologies empower youth-led activism by providing visibility and safe spaces for dialogue.

Several inspiring initiatives showcase the platform’s impact on female digital leadership. Duha Alquran’s Sham3a Project utilises online platforms to support children with disabilities. Maxine’s The Study Space provides peer-to-peer mentorship through WhatsApp, Discord and Telegram networks that have mobilised over 260 students across seven African countries [20]. Jennifer’s Beyond the Braille supports visually impaired youth with digital skills training. Aisha’s Pwani Teknowgalz has trained over 5,000 young women in Kenya [20].

Agora’s community empowerment strategy aligns with sustainable development goals 2030 by addressing both infrastructure needs and social inclusion. The platform combines physical learning hubs with targeted outreach to underrepresented groups. This creates comprehensive educational ecosystems that can drive sustainable change in communities across Africa.

What Are the Risks and How Will They Be Managed?

Digital education faces real challenges across Africa. I understand these hurdles because I’ve seen them firsthand whilst working with educational initiatives across the continent. The key lies in honest assessment paired with practical solutions.

Connectivity and device access

The digital divide creates immediate barriers for learners. Connectivity issues affect millions—only 36% of Africans have broadband access. Device ownership presents another hurdle, with many households lacking smartphones or computers entirely.

Rural areas face particular challenges. Whilst 84% of people live within 3G coverage areas, just 22% actually use mobile internet services. The gap between availability and usage tells the real story.

Affordability compounds these barriers significantly:

  • Mobile data costs represent 10.5% of monthly income—far above acceptable levels
  • Entry-level internet devices cost roughly 25% of monthly GDP per capita
  • Rural households have limited device access compared to urban centres

Sustainability beyond initial funding

Agora tackles these challenges head-on through smart risk management. The platform optimises content for low-bandwidth environments whilst developing offline functionality for areas with intermittent connectivity.

Community learning hubs provide shared access where individual ownership isn’t feasible. These spaces offer reliable internet alongside technical support—creating vital touchpoints for digital learning.

Long-term sustainability focuses on building local capacity rather than creating dependency. The platform implements shared responsibility models where technical security remains centralised whilst communities maintain their educational ecosystems.

Gender-responsive approaches address the 37% gender gap in internet usage. Training programmes target women and girls specifically, whilst community accountability schemes enhance inclusive access.

Success depends on collaboration with local authorities and service providers. This alignment with existing governance structures creates sustainability that extends beyond initial funding periods. Because we know that lasting change happens when communities take ownership of their digital futures.

What’s Next for Africa’s Digital Education Future?

Africa’s educational story is changing. I’ve watched digital learning initiatives grow across this continent, and Agora’s expansion will reshape how millions access quality education across diverse regions.

Scaling Agora across the continent

Agora’s growth needs smart implementation across different contexts. Over the next five years, the platform will focus on:

  • Establishing regional hubs in Eastern, Western, and Southern Africa
  • Creating content tailored for different linguistic regions
  • Developing partnerships with local telecom providers
  • Building capacity among local educators to maintain momentum

This expansion addresses educational inequalities across urban-rural divides. The platform can generate valuable data on learning patterns across different communities, enabling continuous improvement.

The scale-up strategy will incorporate lessons from initial implementations. Urban centres with stronger infrastructure serve as springboards first. Then expansion to semi-urban areas. Finally, reaching remote communities through innovative connectivity solutions.

You’re getting where this is going, right? It’s about building sustainable systems that work long after the initial investment.

Potential for public-private partnerships

The sustainable development goals extend beyond government initiatives. Private sector involvement becomes essential. Public-private partnerships represent Agora’s future sustainability plan, moving beyond initial UN funding.

Several partnership models show promise:

  • Telecom companies providing subsidised data for educational content
  • Tech manufacturers offering affordable devices for underserved communities
  • Local businesses sponsoring community learning hubs
  • Corporate training programmes using the platform for workforce development

Innovative financing mechanisms like social impact bonds could fund expansion into higher-risk areas. These approaches create self-sustaining educational ecosystems.

Agora’s success depends on balancing technological innovation with practical implementation. Through thoughtful expansion strategies and strong partnerships, the platform can help create inclusive educational opportunities across Africa.

Because we know that sustainable change happens when communities own their educational futures.

Conclusion

I’ve seen many educational projects across Africa over the years. Most promise big changes but fail to deliver lasting impact. The Agora Platform feels different. This £50M UN investment represents genuine commitment to closing educational gaps through technology that actually works.

The platform tackles real barriers that have kept millions from accessing quality education. Self-paced learning reaches remote communities. Multilingual content crosses language boundaries. Strategic partnerships with LinkedIn Learning and Gamoteca create something beyond basic course delivery.

What strikes me most is how Agora addresses multiple challenges at once. Disability inclusion, gender equality, youth empowerment—these aren’t separate issues. They’re interconnected parts of the sustainable development goals puzzle. Yes, significant hurdles remain. Connectivity limitations, device access, sustainability concerns. But Agora’s risk management strategies offer genuine pathways forward.

Expansion across the continent needs thoughtful implementation. Public-private partnerships will determine whether this initiative survives beyond initial UN funding. These collaborations could create self-sustaining educational ecosystems that continue long after 2030.

The UN’s sustainable development goals serve as both framework and measuring stick. Agora’s implementation shows how technology, applied thoughtfully, can accelerate progress toward ambitious targets. Educational change becomes a catalyst for broader societal improvement—reducing poverty, promoting equality, creating economic opportunities.

Digital education alone won’t solve Africa’s development challenges. Still, Agora offers something previous initiatives lacked: scalability with cultural relevance. This balance positions the platform to deliver meaningful outcomes across diverse African contexts.

My experience tells me the true measure of success depends on community ownership. Can local communities take charge of their educational futures? The UN’s investment plants seeds. Proper nurturing through community engagement can grow these into sustainable educational ecosystems across Africa for generations to come.

Because we know that when you sit at the heart of a community, the right content leads to powerful lasting relationships.

FAQs

Q1. What is the Agora Platform and how does it support education in Africa?
The Agora Platform is a digital learning initiative funded by a £50M UN investment. It provides self-paced, multilingual educational content to remote communities across Africa, integrating with established learning ecosystems to address critical gaps in educational infrastructure.

Q2. How does Agora align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?
Agora directly supports multiple SDGs, particularly those focused on quality education and reduced inequalities. Its curriculum includes courses on SDG implementation, ethical leadership, and case studies on specific goals like gender equality and economic growth.

Q3. What makes Agora different from other digital learning platforms?
Agora stands out through its integration with LinkedIn Learning and Gamoteca, as well as its comprehensive commitment to accessibility. The platform underwent an accessibility audit in 2023 and offers features for users with various disabilities, aligning with UN Disability Inclusion Strategies.

Q4. How will the £50M investment be used to improve education in Africa?
The investment will support platform development, localisation efforts, and expansion of digital infrastructure across 19 priority African countries. It will also fund training programmes for educators and the establishment of community learning hubs to improve access in areas with limited connectivity.

Q5. What challenges does Agora face in implementing digital education across Africa?
Key challenges include limited broadband connectivity, with only 36% of Africans having access, and device ownership issues, particularly in rural areas. Agora addresses these through optimised content for low-bandwidth environments, offline functionality, and community learning hubs providing shared access points.

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Trevor Davies
Author: Trevor Davies

I’m Trevor Davies, a senior consultant, creating my own media training deliverables. Forty years of experience with scores of NGOs and hundreds of trainees mentored to successful careers in visual storytelling are amongst the many reasons we should work together. htttps://trevordavies.org


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