In recent years, digital access across West Africa has significantly improved, transforming how people live. Despite this growth, many rural areas still remain digitally excluded.
From financial restraints to limited network infrastructure, there are a range of barriers preventing people within these communities from accessing digital tools. We’re on a mission to change this.
In a bid to keep rural communities connected, we recently donated a number of computers to Kissi Bendu Secondary School in the Kailahun District of Sierra Leone.
Donating devices to support digital learning
Kissi Bendu Secondary School is in an extremely remote area, with 35 miles of bush track to reach it. The school’s remote location makes it challenging to deliver resources and update infrastructure. Despite this, the Headmaster remains committed to providing the tools his students need to access quality education.
Thanks to the Headmaster’s determination, the school now has its own science lab and exam hall, and has recently reached a huge milestone in connecting to the grid.
Now, with access to power supply, the school was keen to add computer studies to the curriculum – a subject that has the potential to open a world of opportunities for students.
With support from members of the community and local volunteers, a purpose-built lab was added to the site. All they needed now was computers to bring it all to life.
Having learned about our work with schools across the globe, Peter, a volunteer dedicated to supporting communities in remote areas of Sierra Leone, reached out to share more about the project at Kissi Bendu Secondary School.
To support the development of the computer lab, we donated 20 refurbished laptops to the school, which have since been installed and used across a number of lessons by both junior and senior secondary school students.
As technology continues to shape education and employment opportunities, equipping students with digital skills has never been more important. With many students at Kissi Bendu having no access to IT outside of lessons, these devices have the potential to change hundreds of lives over the coming years.
If you have any pre-loved devices you no longer use, please consider donating them to help us support more projects like this. Together, we can transform your old technology into new opportunities for students across the globe.
