Education Tanzania, United Republic of Project #60106

Equip 200students with computer skills in Tanzania

by TANZANIA ENLIGHTENMENT DEVELOPMENT INNOVATIONS (TEDI)

Project Report | Jan 18, 2025
ICT Club sessions at Saashisha Secondary School

By Gloria Anderson | Project Leader

Computer Basic Skills Sessions as Saashisha School

The Digital Literacy Project, launched in September 2024, aims to empower youth in Tanzania by equipping them with essential computer skills, thereby bridging the digital divide and enhancing opportunities for education and employment. The project targets under-resourced schools, starting with Saashisha Secondary School in Hai District and Commercial Secondary School in Zanzibar.

Achievements to Date:
Since the project’s inception:

100 Youth Trained: We have conducted comprehensive digital literacy training sessions for approximately 100 youths from the two schools.
Basic Computer Skills Development: Participants have been introduced to foundational computer skills, including:
- Hardware and Software Basics: Understanding the components of a computer and basic software operations.
- Word Processing and Spreadsheets: Using programs like Microsoft Word and Excel for academic and personal tasks.
- Internet Navigation and Online Safety: Exploring the internet for educational purposes and ensuring safe digital practices.

Impact on Beneficiaries:
The training has:

Improved students' confidence in using technology for academic purposes.
Enabled them to apply their new skills in other aspects of their lives, such as creating personal documents and conducting research online.
Sparked interest in more advanced technological skills, with some students expressing aspirations in programming and digital entrepreneurship.

Community Engagement:
The initiative has received strong support from the local communities and school leadership, who recognize the importance of digital literacy in preparing students for the 21st-century workforce.

Next Steps:

Scale up training to reach more students and teachers at these schools.
Explore partnerships to provide additional resources such as computers and internet connectivity.
Monitor and evaluate the project’s long-term impact on students’ academic and professional outcomes.

Computer Basic Skills Sessions as Saashisha School

Registered students for the ICT Club sessions

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Sep 23, 2024
Additional Computer Labs in 2 Public Schools - In Hai District and Zanzibar

By Gloria Anderson | Project Leader

Mar 28, 2024
One Computer Lab One School

By Gloria Anderson | Project Leader

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