Our approach in Africa
Re-testing the computers
In Africa we work to encourage the sustainable use of the computers, to ensure they remain in working order for as long as possible. We charge the schools a small fee when buying the computers to cover the cost of shipping and refurbishment. This also enables us to do routine checks at the schools, to monitor and provide ongoing support.
Our country programmes in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe are each made up of a committee with specialist knowledge of ICT and education. We work closely with the local governments to ensure we have their approval and support for our projects.
All the equipment is re-tested by the local technicians after shipping. We install educational software on the machines as teaching aids; the material covers a large range of topics, aimed at primary, secondary and college level.
The teachers are given basic training on the educational software and taught how to troubleshoot common computer faults. We encourage all schools to return old equipment to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Our country programmes in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe are each made up of a committee with specialist knowledge of ICT and education. We work closely with the local governments to ensure we have their approval and support for our projects.
All the equipment is re-tested by the local technicians after shipping. We install educational software on the machines as teaching aids; the material covers a large range of topics, aimed at primary, secondary and college level.
The teachers are given basic training on the educational software and taught how to troubleshoot common computer faults. We encourage all schools to return old equipment to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
African children learn IT
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We work with schools and other educational institutions to develop initiatives to support wider communities and provide better access to ICT in Africa. Our project at Kanyama School in Zambia supports both the school and the local community.
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