Success Story Highlight | #Cohort1TechJourney Meet Jasmin Aden Nzari, a bright student from Jangwani Secondary School, who has transformed her passion for learning through our Technology Training Program – Cohort 1 Through our sessions, Jasmin gained hands-on digital skills, confidence, and leadership becoming an inspiring example of how technology can empower young minds to dream bigger and innovate for a better future. At Tanzania Tech Forum, we believe every student deserves access to digital literacy and equal opportunities in the tech world. Together with partners and stakeholders, we are building the next generation of changemakers. Hannah Simmons Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Tanzania UNICEF Tanzania EdTech Hub SWAHILI DMAKERS Mastercard Foundation Malala Fund Segal Family Foundation #TanzaniaTechForum #EdTech #DigitalSkills #YouthEmpowerment #STEMEducation #UNICEF #EducationForAll #InnovationForChange #GirlsInTech #TechnologyForGood #Cohort1Success #JangwaniSecondarySchool #TechForDevelopment

M-PESA Africa Partners with Worldreader to Launch Free Digital Library for Children M-PESA Africa, in collaboration with international nonprofit Worldreader, has launched a free digital library for children — directly accessible through the M-PESA App. The initiative delivers thousands of age-appropriate storybooks to families across Kenya, marking a major milestone in promoting early literacy and digital learning inclusion. The integration of Worldreader’s BookSmart app within M-PESA’s “Education” section allows parents and children to access over 2,700 storybooks and learning activities in English and Kiswahili, fostering a reading culture through technology. According to Olivia R. Kimani, Worldreader’s Director of Partnerships, accessibility is key to nurturing lifelong learning. “By integrating BookSmart into the M-PESA App, families can now enjoy thousands of quality children’s books anytime, anywhere,” she said. Worldreader CEO Rebecca Chandler Leege added that this partnership helps bridge the global reading gap by bringing literacy resources to underserved communities, aligning with both organizations’ shared mission to improve education equity through digital innovation. This collaboration reflects M-PESA Africa’s broader commitment to digital inclusion, demonstrating how mobile technology can empower education and improve social outcomes across the continent. Why This Matters • Digital Literacy Revolution: Expands access to early learning resources for millions of children. • Inclusive Education: Bridges literacy gaps for low-income and rural communities. • Public-Private Collaboration: A model for tech-driven social impact through strategic partnerships. Opportunity Sector: EdTech & Digital Inclusion • Investors: Prospects in digital education, mobile learning platforms, and content localization. • Governments: Encourages public–private initiatives to advance national literacy goals. • Communities: Empowers parents and educators with easy access to learning tools. Follow @MotoSeenAfrica for more updates on business, development, opportunities, and innovation across Africa. Moto Seen Africa — Africa’s View, Seen Clearly. #MPESA #Worldreader #DigitalLearning #Education #Kenya #BookSmart #Innovation #EdTech #Inclusion #MotoSeenAfrica #SeenAfrica #AfricaClearly

Following participation in the #Innovate4DigiJobs bootcamp, ROPPD-WU has strengthened its commitment to advancing digital inclusion for youth with disabilities. The organization recognized that digital skills must go beyond basic literacy to create real pathways to decent jobs and entrepreneurship. Through the Digital Empowerment for Youth with Physical Disabilities (DEYPD) program, ROPPD-WU is scaling practical digital training, mentorship, and job linkages, ensuring Rwanda’s digital transformation leaves no one behind. Ministry of ICT & Innovation, Rwanda Rwanda ICT Chamber International Labour Organization Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveInnovation #DecentJobs #Empowerment #Rwanda

Last week, we shared how Volunteer Information Facilitators (VIFs) are building digital literacy among pastoralists in Kenya and Namibia as part of the #InfoRange project. But digital skills are just the beginning. Today, we are excited to share our brief on Co-Designing Mobile-Based Digital Solutions for Low External Input Systems. Traditional top-down approaches to agricultural technology often fail because they overlook end-user needs—designing for communities rather than with them. In the InfoRange project, the VIFs are not just teaching smartphone skills—they are enabling meaningful participation in technology co-design. This is how we endeavour to bridge the digital divide and create tools that truly serve pastoral communities. Read the full brief → https://lnkd.in/ez9qWas9 #CoDesign #Pastoralism #DigitalInnovations #LowExternalInput #ParticipatoryDesign #Kenya #Namibia #Transdisciplinary #Collaboration

From digital literacy to active/meaningful design participation 🪜 Low adoption rates plague agricultural technology. The root cause? Designing FOR communities instead of WITH them. Happy to share our new policy brief that presents a co-design framework that flips this approach: 📱 Pastoralists actively shape digital solutions at every stage 🔄 Iterative prototyping with continuous user feedback 🤝 Collaborative teams including local facilitators 🌍 Context immersion ensuring cultural relevance The result? Pastoralists become co-creators, not recipients—ensuring solutions are contextually relevant, culturally appropriate, and sustainable.

Robi and Save the Children Bangladesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote digital inclusion and skills development among adolescents and young people nationwide. Under this partnership, adolescents and youth from across Bangladesh will receive training in digital skills, entrepreneurship, and freelancing. Participants will also gain access to internet connectivity and digital tools to help them build their skills and engage effectively in the digital space. Robi and Save the Children will further collaborate on school-based programmes designed to strengthen digital literacy, enhance the capacity of youth-focused community hubs, and promote innovative awareness initiatives through digital platforms. #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalDivide #DigitalSociety

🇪🇹 Across Ethiopia, 10 new Digital Inclusion for Youth (DIY) centres have opened their doors - bringing digital access, training, and opportunity to 1000+ young people in the first three months. 💻 Working in partnership with Amref Health Africa and Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation, the DIY Project is creating a nationwide network of innovation hubs where youth can: 🚀 Gain digital skills for employability 💡 Access online courses & entrepreneurship training 🌐 Build confidence to thrive in the digital economy 🎬 Watch the video below to see how these new centres are connecting communities and transforming possibilities across Ethiopia. #VodafoneFoundation #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood #DigitalSkills #ConnectingForGood #DIYProject

A very timely intervention for Ethiopian youth! Young people with the courage to meaningfully engage in the digital sector now have access to Digital Hubs established in six cities; Addis Ababa, Mekelle, Bahir Dar, Hawassa, Adama, and Debre Berhan. These hubs are becoming vibrant spaces for innovation, learning, and youth empowerment, driving Ethiopia’s digital future forward.

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration with FOYE to launch a computer science access and education program for schools in rural Uganda. Through this initiative, we’ll provide PCs, training, and ongoing lessons for students and teachers — helping to build a sustainable path toward digital literacy and opportunity.

At Moringa School, we truly believe access to the right digital skills can open doors to opportunity, and that’s exactly what’s happening through our partnership with Alice For Children by Twins International Onlus. Together, we’re equipping underprivileged youth in Kenya with the tools to shape their own futures. From students discovering new dreams, to parents beaming with pride, to trainers guiding the next generation, the impact is real, human, and deeply inspiring. This isn’t just about learning tech. It’s about unlocking potential, creating hope, and building futures. Stay tuned as we share the incredible stories of transformation from the classrooms where change truly begins. #MoringaSchool #MoringaImpact #AliceForChildren #TwinsInternational #TechEducation #DigitalSkills