Location: Africa
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Expanding RefuSHE’s Girls Empowerment Program
RefuSHE Provides Support to Young Refugees Kenya continues to host a large population of refugees and asylum seekers. Among the most vulnerable of Nairobi’s refugee population are unaccompanied and separated refugee girls and young women who are escaping war and extreme poverty. RefuSHE is a non-profit in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to protecting and educating over…
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Impacting Young Learners with Blue Sapphire Hub Foundation
Youth Lacking Digital Skills Many people in Nigeria find it difficult to access the internet, and even in places where these networks exist, internet access is still inefficient and costly. Many also lack the resources to own smartphones or computers to access these services. The Northern Nigeria technology ecosystem is still at its early stage;…
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Digital Literacy in Uganda with Far Away Friends
The Poverty Cycle in Rural Uganda While talent is distributed equally, opportunity is not. For children growing up in rural Uganda, where 75% of children will not continue onto high school, and 1 in 4 girls will become pregnant by age 19, this harsh reality keeps children locked in cycles of generational poverty. The Importance…
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CASME Learners Participate in Digital World
Inclusive Hybrid Learning Models in South Africa UNESCO claims that the current rates of educational access in sub-Saharan Africa are among the lowest in the world due to a shortage of technology and school equipment especially with the pandemic. The Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education (CASME) is combating this by taking…
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STEM Training in Ghana’s Education System with Africa ICT Right
Ghana’s Digital Divide Underserved communities in Ghana face significant challenges in providing children and adolescents with the accessibility to personal computers, mobile phones, and internet technologies as the distribution of these tools are critical. Even more, UNICEF estimates that 2 in 3 children and young people aged 25 years or less do not have internet…
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Digitizing Education for Rwandan Students
Educational Challenges in Rwanda UNESCO estimates that only 18% of Rwandan youth complete upper secondary school and among those living in low-income households, that graduation rates drop to 4%. In 2020, the Rwandan Ministry of Education reports only 55% of secondary schools were equipped with technology. These limitations make it difficult for many Rwandan youth,…
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The Promise of Technology for Advancing Early Literacy in Rwanda
Rwanda presents a challenging context for early literacy education due to its multilingual and broader cultural context. Research shows that technology can play an important role in addressing these challenges by facilitating solutions related to teacher training, literacy support outside the classroom, and delivering leveled materials to students. This blog reviews relevant technology solutions from…
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Accelerating Digital Curriculum at S.O.U.L. Foundation
S.O.U.L. Foundation Enables Sustainable Livelihoods S.O.U.L. Foundation partners with local Ugandan communities in breaking the cycle of poverty with programs that provide education and employment opportunities. Students develop marketable skills through digital literacy training, tailoring programs, and mentorship. S.O.U.L. also provides access to maternal health resources and workshops for women and families. Team4Tech’s first strategic…
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University Internship for EdTech with Gashora Girls Academy, TEC, and CYD
Virtual Internship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students During the summer of 2021, Team4Tech partnered with Middlebury College, University of California at Davis, and Dartmouth College to provide a unique and impactful virtual summer internship for students interested in ed tech. The internship cohort included 15 students who worked with three of our nonprofit partners: the Gashora…
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Supporting Digital Reading in Ghana with Worldreader
Worldreader Addresses Child Literacy Rates 53 percent of children in low- and middle-income countries cannot read and understand a simple story by the end of primary school. The Covid-19 pandemic has further worsened educational inequalities worldwide. Worldreader is a nonprofit organization that brings high-quality, affordable digital learning to children and youth in under-resourced communities. Team4Tech…
