Bridging the Digital Divide
The fourth industrial revolution is one of technology and data, the richest people in the world are technology entrepreneurs and the most powerful countries are technology-driven. But the digital divide between Africa and the rest of the world is astonishing; limited access to tech gadgets, skills, and training plague a continent full of young innovative geniuses. In Nakuwadde, Action in Africa has attempted to bridge the digital divide by providing free computer literacy classes to children, adults and teachers in the community. Staffers have also incorporated technology in most of our work at The Center. University scholarship students are empowered with laptops and computer skills, making them outstanding students and change-makers.
Action in Africa's 2024 University Scholarship Students with their new laptops.
But technology is not simply using a computer, it is a fast-paced and dynamic sector. So this year, we organized a Digital Skills and Coding Bootcamp where 15 Action in Africa Secondary School Scholarship Students (15- 17-years-old) had an awesome experience developing their technology skills during a weeklong intensive at the National Information and Communication Technology Innovation Hub, in partnership with Code-Impact. The training introduced the students to computer programming and website design. It was designed to introduce students to fundamental web development concepts, focusing on HTML and CSS. The program also aimed to provide practical skills and foster an interest in coding and digital technology.
Take a look at some of the websites that our students designed, and learn why this skill is valuable to them personally:
“My name is Nabbosa Erina, a student from Riverside High School (On the AIA Secondary School Scholarship) who was among the 15 appointed students at Action in Africa to attend the coding boot camp at the National Innovation Hub in Nakawa. When we attended the boot camp in Nakawa at the National IT HUB indeed it was a full heaven on Earth because; Our facilitators were so friendly and helpful, which is one of the factors that inspired us to learn programming languages. The environment was conducive for everyone, and every facilitator was very helpful, and this helped us to remember whatever was taught to us. Some of the things we learned in the boot camp were, coding and WordPress.”
“I had the opportunity to be introduced to web design. The program provided me with hands-on experience in creating and developing websites, honing my skills in HTML, CSS, and various design principles. This experience was pivotal in shaping my understanding of web design and refining my abilities to craft user-friendly and visually compelling websites. The knowledge and skills I gained at Code Impact continue to influence my work and drive my passion for web design. Digital Marketing, Coding and Programming, Website Designing.”
“Hello! My name is Kayondo Rafiu, and I am currently a student at Riverside High School. I have a strong passion for programming and coding, which has driven me to seek out various learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Recently, I attended a boot camp at the ICT hub in Nakawa, where I gained valuable skills in coding, and opening a webpage. This experience not only enhanced my technical abilities but also taught me the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous learning.”
