The Mobile Solar Computer Classroom

Using solar-powered computers to teach computer skills in rural Uganda

2014 SEED Africa Award Lauréat-e Green Technologies Mukono, Uganda

Since 2008, the project has fought digital poverty by reaching 37,000 people who have been given a means to; access computers, build their skills and tap into a world full of opportunities.

Maendeleo Foundation recognises the importance of technology in economic development and is committed to supporting schools and communities obtain the technology skills they need to build a productive computer services industry.

Our approach is, to begin with a mobile computer lab, taking the computers and teachers to the schools, rather than saddling already overburdened schools with new and complex responsibilities.

We are able to bring costs down by running on solar and operating a Mobile Solar Computer Classroom that’s able to serve more schools while using the same equipment.

Our initiative was recently showcased in various media including the BBC News and at the recently concluded eLearning Conference that was held in Uganda.

Mobile Solar Computer Classroom brings all the equipment needed to provide lessons on computer skills to schools and libraries, offering a digital literacy curriculum delivered over the course of two years. The institutions pay a small fee for the training sessions, the majority of the funding comes from awards, partnerships and grants.

The enterprise has two modified all-terrain vehicles equipped with solar panels, laptops, an internet router, a tent, tables and chairs. In using solar energy, it raises awareness of the benefits and availability of solar devices. Every year, the Mobile Solar Computer Classroom equips 5,000 students, 100 teachers and 500 community members with competitive computer skills. While doing this, it also educates its trainees in the benefits of using solar power.

Eco-Inclusive Impacts

Every year, the classroom equips 5,000 students, 100 teachers and 500 community members with competitive computer skills. It also educates its trainees in the benefits of using solar power and provides affordable lessons so trainees build the skills to enter workforces.

Equipping 5,000 students, 100 teachers and 500 community members with competitive computer skills each year.
Increasing the quality of education and computer literacy in rural communities, and building a skilled workforce for the future.

Demonstrating that solar power can be used in communities without reliable access to electricity.
Encouraging the use of solar power, especially as an alternative energy source for things like lamps in schools, which are normally fuelled by kerosene.

Providing the opportunity for lower socio-economic communities to gain computer skills they otherwise would not be able to afford.
Building the foundations of a computer services industry in Uganda.

Partenaires

Cette entreprise est soutenue par ses partenariats avec diverses parties prenantes, notamment des organisations nationales et internationales, des investisseurs, des instituts de recherche, des fournisseurs, des organismes gouvernementaux, des ONG, d'autres entreprises sociales et environnementales, etc.

Maendeleo Foundation, a Ugandan non-profit organisation, owns and implements the Mobile Solar Computer Classroom project. It first piloted the idea in 2008.

Uganda Rural Literacy & Community Development Association helps the enterprise connect with and support libraries and schools in the West Nile Region that are in need of computer training.

Kikandwa Rural Community Development Organisation supports the enterprise in fundraising and sponsoring schools that cannot afford the services. They also contribute to the curriculum development and designing training delivery.

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Asia Kamukama
P.O Box 828 Mukono
Mukono, Uganda

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