Tech4All: Bridging the digital divide
Welcome to Tech4All, an initiative by the Sasamani Foundation dedicated to bridging the digital divide in Tanzania and further empowering Sasamani Education Sponsorship students to shape their future. In a world where digital skills are paramount, Sasamani firmly believes every student deserves access to computer literacy and the opportunity to unlock their full potential.
In June 2023, Tech4All was officially launched with a clear mission: to provide every student in the Sasamani Education Sponsorship program with an opportunity to gain the essential skills and resources they need to thrive in today's digital landscape. Tech4All provides access to a three-month computer literacy certificate course to all 200 Sasamani Sponsorship Students. The computer course is hosted at the Sasamani Office in Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
In June 2023, Tech4All was officially launched with a clear mission: to provide every student in the Sasamani Education Sponsorship program with an opportunity to gain the essential skills and resources they need to thrive in today's digital landscape. Tech4All provides access to a three-month computer literacy certificate course to all 200 Sasamani Sponsorship Students. The computer course is hosted at the Sasamani Office in Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
Bridging the digital divide is the pathway to empowerment, unlocking potential, and equitable opportunities to shape a brighter future.
Tech4All Computer Literacy Course at the Sasamani Office in Bagamoyo, Tanzania
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The urgency of digital skills
Only 13.5% of Tanzanians aged 15 and above use computers and the internet, with estimates suggesting 6% of the total population has access to the Internet, among the lowest in Africa. Limited digital access creates barriers to information, education, healthcare, and jobs, intensifying social and economic exclusion. This exclusion can further deepen the poverty cycle, as disadvantaged people may find it more challenging to improve their circumstances. Sasamani's focus groups with Education Sponsorship students unveiled a stark reality; none had ever used a computer. This digital gap hampers their aspirations. The students recognized that a computer literacy certificate opens doors to employment, and Sasamani responded to their needs. |
Tech4All students sharing their experiences.
Zaituni, 2023 Tech4All participant.
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Mwanaheri, 2023 Tech4All Computer Literacy Course graduate.
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Achieving success through partnerships
At Sasamani, our achievements are rooted in the power of collaboration. We are immensely thankful for the partnership with Jane M.K. from PM Computer Tech in Bagamoyo, which enables us to deliver the Tech4All Computer Literacy Course and issue certificates recognized by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) in Tanzania to the graduates.
Generous contributions from Connecticut College in the USA, Brunel International in the Netherlands, and the University of Dar es Salaam Business School in Tanzania have allowed Sasamani to establish a computer lab to accommodate 14 students.
At Sasamani, our achievements are rooted in the power of collaboration. We are immensely thankful for the partnership with Jane M.K. from PM Computer Tech in Bagamoyo, which enables us to deliver the Tech4All Computer Literacy Course and issue certificates recognized by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) in Tanzania to the graduates.
Generous contributions from Connecticut College in the USA, Brunel International in the Netherlands, and the University of Dar es Salaam Business School in Tanzania have allowed Sasamani to establish a computer lab to accommodate 14 students.
“Sasamani Education Sponsorship students face challenges due to their lack of computer skills and access, including feelings of incapability and it takes them longer to complete assigments. Tech4All aims to empower these students and support their academic and professional success.”- Gladness Kulola, Education Sponsorship Director
Join Sasamani in bridging the digital divide
The Sasamani Foundation seeks donations to expand the computer lab at the Sasamani Office, accommodating thirty students
at a time to participate in the computer literacy course and providing them with stable computers and Internet access. All goods and services will be purchased locally in Bagamoyo to stimulate the local economy. Donations at any level have a direct impact.
at a time to participate in the computer literacy course and providing them with stable computers and Internet access. All goods and services will be purchased locally in Bagamoyo to stimulate the local economy. Donations at any level have a direct impact.
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Or donate to the Tech4All program by mailing a check directly to: Sasamani Foundation, P.O. Box 315, Old Mystic, CT 06372.
Or donate to the Tech4All program by mailing a check directly to: Sasamani Foundation, P.O. Box 315, Old Mystic, CT 06372.