Digital Learning Program

Unless digital education is made more widely available, the existing digital divide gap will continue to discriminate against children and youth of lower socio-economic status, especially on the continent of Africa, and deprive them of education in ICT, as well as their general education, career advancement, livelihoods, and the growing opportunities already available to those who are connected. According to one United Nations official, “The result is that the number of young people stuck in working poverty grows and the cycle of working poverty persists…”

 

  • • Approximately 90% of the population in the United States has access to the internet.

    • Over 91% of the population in The Netherlands has access to the internet.

    • Only 27% of the population of Uganda has access to the intern

  • • The digital learning program is located in urban and rural areas in Morocco and Tanzania, in the slums in Kenya, and near the refugee camps in Uganda.

    • There are approximately 16,200 public middle school and secondary school students in the program in 35 schools across four countries.

  • • The digital learning program uses approved national Ministry of Education computer course curriculae in each of the program countries.

    • Students learn computer basics such as computer terminology, common commands, features and functions, operating systems, the internet, the World Wide Web, using email, and other broad communication technology skills and concepts.

    • All teachers have university-level training and attend GAA workshops on a regular basis to upgrade their computer and pedagogical skills

    • All students are required to take digital learning examinations at the end of their coursework.

    MOU have been signed with three universities which include opportunities for university students to receive credit for tutoring, repair and maintenance, supervising digital learning clubs, and collecting data at middle and secondary schools participating in the program

  • All basic digital learning program courses are free for students.

 

Digital Learning Program
IMPACT Report (AS OF 6/30/2024)

Number of Students: over 16,000

Number of Teachers: over 120

Number of Countries: 4 (Kenya, Morocco, Tanzania, Uganda)

Number of Locations: 35

  • Public Schools: 33

  • Faith-based Schools: 2

  • Technology Training Centres: 1

  • Community Library: 1 

Partners:

  • Al-Alakawan University (Morocco)

  • Tangaza University (Kenya)

  • Muni University (Uganda)

The Program Provides:

  • Lenovo Laptop Computers

  • Samsung A7 and Samsung A8 Tablets

  • External keyboards for tablets

  • Coverings for computers and tablets

  • Secure storage containers for laptops and tablets

  • Internet Connectivity for all locations

  • Routers

  • Modems

  • Teachers Workshop Trainings

  • Textbooks

  • Software Applications in Math, French Language, History, Literature etc.

Program Cost (per student): $26-$38 depending on location