"Equipping Myself for Rwanda's Future" Meet Willy Mutesa, one of our program graduate S6 student from Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village! Currently majoring in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, Willy shares what motivated him to join the Growthwave High School Developer Program. "In a fast-growing country like Rwanda, you need to equip yourself with the necessary skills," Willy explains. For him, the High School Developer Program wasn't just an opportunity, it was a strategic step toward thriving in our demanding and dynamic tech landscape. Willy's journey reminds us that investing in skills today means building Rwanda's tomorrow. We're proud to support young innovators like him who are preparing to shape our nation's digital future. Are you ready to equip yourself with the skills that matter? Join the next cohort of future developers! Let's talk about bringing this program to more schools. Africa needs bold, values-driven leaders with digital, soft, and leadership skills, and that's exactly what we're building at Growthwave ltd Today, I call upon passionate individuals like Fred Swaniker, Pascal Murasira, Yves N. Iradukunda, MBA, PMP®, Paula Ingabire, Alex Ntale, Vivens Uwizeyimana, Yussouf Ntwali and transformative organizations such as Mastercard Foundation, Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners, LLC (ESP), Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator Rwanda and key institutions like the Ministry of ICT & Innovation, Rwanda, Rwanda ICT Chamber, Umurava. Let’s join forces to equip 1 Million Rwandan Coders with the skills to solve real-world problems, become job-ready, and drive Africa’s digital future forward. Together, we can build The Africa We Want, in line with Agenda 2063. 🔗 Join us. Support us. Let’s make it happen. Watch full video: https://lnkd.in/d7Z3VAAC Learn more about the program visit https://lnkd.in/dKkinkXn #GrowthWaveRwanda #HighSchoolDeveloper #TechEducation #RwandanYouth #FutureReady #STEMEducation #YouthEmpowerment #RwandaTech #CodingForFuture #AgahozoShalomVillage

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

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

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.

🌍 Kidspreneurship Expands to Uganda! We are delighted to announce our new partnership in Uganda, marking another milestone in our mission to make entrepreneurial thinking an integral part of K–12 education worldwide. Uganda, home to one of the youngest populations globally, presents a powerful opportunity to empower learners with the skills to imagine, create, and lead. Through this partnership, schools across Uganda will gain access to Kidspreneurship’s Entrepreneurial Mindset Curriculum. This collaboration will enable schools to implement world-class programs supported by teacher training, digital platforms, and measurable learning outcomes, ensuring that students are future-ready and innovation-driven. Christine Ndagire Swati Gauba TANYA SARIN Kushark Jaiswal Abhilasha Mangla #Kidspreneurship #EntrepreneurshipEducation #GlobalExpansion #Uganda #EducationForFuture #EdTech #K12Education

Imagine 1,000 Girls Learning to Code, Lead, and Change the World. At the National Girls-In-ICT Programme in Ghana’s Upper West Region, Prof. Hamida Dramani, Vice Chancellor of Dr. Hilla Liman Technical University, delivered an inspiring message to over 1,000 young girls on Embracing ICT skills as a pathway to empowerment and global opportunity. She reminded the girls that technology isn’t just about coding or computers , it’s about confidence, creativity, and courage to lead in a digital world that keeps evolving every day. The mentorship session, led by accomplished women professionals, created a space for learning, inspiration, and connection,showing that with the right support and mindset, girls can excel in STEM and shape the future of innovation in Ghana and beyond. Kudos to the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation for driving this transformative initiative which focuses on building not just skills, but leaders. Let’s keep inspiring more young girls to see technology as a tool for change and self-empowerment. How can we, as a community, make ICT education even more accessible to young girls across Africa? #GirlsInICT #STEMEducation #DigitalInclusion #WomenInTech #Ghana #AfricayouthinTech

✨ 👩🏫 We all remember that teacher who believed in us made a lasting impact.  On my most recent trip to Ukraine, I met one of those very teachers – inspiring, dedicated and sparking hope and learning, even in the most difficult circumstances. Teachers are at the heart of quality education. However, they are only as impactful as the tools and systems that support them. In today’s digital world, technology can amplify their impact and support them to collaborate with parents, learners and other teachers too! Teacher collaboration is a critical system enabler that multiplies strengths, builds collective capacity and creates classrooms where teachers and learners thrive together. UNICEF’s approach to AI and digital technologies is built on the foundation of "Tech with Teachers". Of our several programmes, one such is the Learning Pioneers Programme. It is a great example of an initiative empowering teachers with the tools, training, and platforms they need to succeed. Through this two-year initiative in Egypt, Ghana, Malaysia, Rwanda, Uzbekistan, and Zimbabwe, we are working with the respective Ministries of Education to pilot and scale digital learning tools that equip teachers to deliver better learning outcomes for every child. By combining the irreplaceable human element of teachers with innovative technology, we can:  Personalize instruction to meet students’ needs  Strengthen foundational literacy, numeracy, and 21st-century skills  Reach the most marginalized children, including those with disabilities To all teachers, everywhere: we see you, we thank you, and we are committed to working alongside you to shape the future of learning. Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 

What if collaboration could bridge gaps in early childhood development and ignite a changemaking movement? Ashoka in East Africa, in partnership with NestingPlay, is convening Playference Kenya on October 31st in Nairobi as a milestone for systemic innovation. This event assembles educators, innovators, and policy influencers to explore the NestingPlay Method's neuroscience-backed tools for play observation and building child competencies. During this gathering, we’ll forge alliances to scale inclusive practices and promote empathy-driven change. Ashoka's role as lead convener underscores our dedication to "Everyone a Changemaker," addressing traditional education's limitations. #nestingplay #EveryoneAChangemaker #Play #SocialEntrepreneurship #ECD #AshokaAfrica