In the 21st century, access to and use of technology is no longer a luxury -- it’s a necessity. Digital literacy is as critical as reading and writing, especially in today's global economy, where the ability to navigate digital spaces is required for education, employment, and entrepreneurship. However, the digital literacy gap remains wide, particularly in rural African communities, where many students have no access to computers or digital tools either at school or home.
The Digital Divide: Why It Matters
The disparities in access to technology are particularly stark in rural Africa. Without access to the tools and skills needed to participate in the digital world, students in these regions are at a significant disadvantage.
The Reality:
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Most students in rural African secondary schools do not have access to computers at school or home.
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The digital literacy gap prevents these students from fully participating in the modern economy, leaving them without the skills needed for higher education, jobs, or entrepreneurial opportunities.
This digital divide is not just an educational problem—it perpetuates cycles of poverty and social exclusion. Students who lack digital literacy are unable to compete in today’s interconnected world, further widening the gap between rural and urban communities. Angaza Center’s Mission is clear: To empower these students with the digital skills they need to fully participate in the digital economy, thereby improving both their economic and social circumstances.
Mission
Angaza Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, is dedicated to addressing this gap. We are on a mission to improve the economic and social circumstances of young girls and boys in rural African secondary schools through the transformative power of technology access and digital literacy education.
The Bigger Picture: 2035 Vision
Angaza Center’s vision is to achieve 50% digital literacy in rural African secondary schools by 2035. We estimate that this will impact approximately 47 million students based on current population trends.
Impact
- Number of students in Member Schools enrolled in the program: Successfully enrolled ~25,000 students in our digital literacy program. Each student represents a life transformed and a future empowered. Member Schools using technology to teach other subjects.
- Number of Member Schools: We have onboarded 31 Member Schools.
- Number of teachers empowered: 3100 teachers in rural secondary schools trained on core digital literacy curriculum; one key way to have sustainable programing.
- Number of Devices Donated: 2,455 devices donated -- 2,325 of these are laptops. We donate 30 to 40 devices to each Member School; these make up the digital literacy labs that we establish in every Member School.
- Spend per capita: Consistently strive to optimize our resources, and we are proud to have lowered our Spend per capita to $6.05, ensuring cost-effective and efficient implementation of our initiatives.
- Strong strategic Partnerships: 6 Schools; 6 Corporations
- Angaza Center Staff Performance: Dedicated team members are the driving force behind our success. Expanded our team to 8
- Growing Volunteer Network: 50+ Volunteers dedicated to contributing their skills to strengthen our organizational capacity and operational reach.