Computing is the modern day engine of economic growth and development. Yet many parts of Africa are being left behind and the digital divide continues to grow. In Ngoketunjia, the majority of the population cannot use computers or the internet, less than 5% of government offices have computers and we are the only public internet provider in the division of 13 villages.

Schools struggle to introduce computing into their curriculum. They face problems of lack of equipment (less than 56% of schools in the region have computers), of those 50% have 2 computers or less. Of the schools that do have computers 40-50% may be in a state of disrepair, more than 80% of schools do not have text books and 67% of school teachers state they are in need of extra training.

The purpose of this forum is to bridge the digital divide through education.

The partners of this initiative are:
LUKMEF - Cameroon
Partners for Community Development Initiative (PCDI) - Cameroon
American University in Dubai International AID Club

The seminars
We will run a program of seminars for school computer teachers. The program will be implemented by PCDI and LUKMEF and funded by the AUD International AID Club. For more information, click here.