About us
Connecting people to opportunity.
Building a more digitally Inclusive Nova Scotia
GEO works to improve the quality of life for low-income Nova Scotians by creating programs, services and partnerships that advance digital inclusion.
We provide devices, home internet, mobile connectivity and digital skills support to Nova Scotians who face financial and systemic barriers to getting online.
Working alongside community organizations, government and the business sector, we help people access the tools and connections they need for education, employment, healthcare, essential services and everyday life.
“The GEO program was able to help me get back on my feet with a new job after being unemployed and in dire straits. It was one of the largest and most helpful tools that I could have hoped for.”
— GEO Connects Program Graduate
Our Work is Grounded in Five Core Values:
Adapting and remaining agile:
We are committed to being flexible and creatively adapting and responding to the unique needs of communities we serve.
Working collaboratively:
We work collaboratively with government, businesses, non-profits, and individuals to create solutions to shared challenges and celebrate our combined efforts. Strong relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships are the foundation of GEO’s success.
Centring equity and inclusion:
We practice what we advocate by fostering a safe and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and respect.
Being compassionate:
We show genuine care and concern for another’s wellbeing, taking the time to listen actively, problem solve with kindness, and celebrate collectively.
Acting with integrity:
We take accountability for our decisions, show transparency in our processes, work diligently to build and maintain trust from our partners.
Digital access changes lives
Our world has moved online, but not everyone has been able to move with it.
Without reliable internet, a suitable device or the skills to navigate online spaces, people can be excluded from essential opportunities and services. GEO works to remove those barriers through practical programs, strong community partnerships and solutions designed around the people we serve.
