4 DIGITAL CITIZEN 4.1 GOALS Digital technologies can improve the quality of life of all citizens. Every Maltese, irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, education, economic means and race should grow as a digital citizen with rights, responsibilities and abilities to access and use ICT. Digital technologies must serve as a social equaliser, enabling everyone to participate and contribute in community activity. Raise awareness of how ICT can improve daily life and work. Ease access to technology and connectivity, and help citizens to learn how to get the best out of it. Empower civil society to become more actively engaged in digital activities of the community. 24 Build trust in the digital world. Use digital technologies to preserve, enhance and promote Maltese culture and identity, and to enable access to quality content and services. The goals of the actions under this strategic pillar are to: Build social cohesion to overcome social, health, age and disability vulnerabilities. Provide every citizen with the tools to balance work with family commitments, pursue leisure and lifelong learning, and to remain active within the community.