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The Rotary Club of Nairobi-Lang'ata (RCL) in Kenya has been implementing computer labs in underserved public schools through its Digital Literacy Program for schools. The project includes refurbishing and enhancing security in a preexisting structure (classroom), procuring computers, installing a management system and learning content, training teachers, and providing technical support to ensure long-term sustainability.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the global movement towards digitization. However, many young people in rural communities and vulnerable, underserved areas of Africa were left behind due to the high cost of internet access, the lack of consistent electricity supply, and the absence of infrastructure to support digital learning. As a result, students were growing up unprepared for the digital future awaiting them.
To address this, RCL conceptualized its flagship project, the Digital Literacy Program (DLP) for schools. This project aims to improve access to digital literacy for children in rural, low-income areas and close the digital divide while providing them with skills to work, learn, and compete in an increasingly digital world.
RCL's project tackles these gaps by equipping schools with computer labs, helping students prepare for a digital future while contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work (SDG 8), and Industry Innovation (SDG 9).
The initial goal was to provide digital literacy and access to 5,000 students and 100 teachers between 2022 and 2024, with a long-term goal of helping students become competitive in the global digital economy.
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