Give to Gain: International Women’s Day 2026

Recently, that journey to Twenzetu Kidijitali took us to Viwege Secondary School, Uamuzi Secondary School and Halisi Secondary School where every visit reminded us that no two communities are the same, yet they all share one thing in common: a desire to learn.

At Viwege, Uamuzi, and Halisi Secondary Schools, students took their first steps into the digital world through lecture sessions on basic computer skills and cybersecurity - and later practiced on shared computers brought by trainers. The challenge was clear: some schools had limited or no computer facilities so instead of waiting for resources to become available, we brought laptops and learning equipment with us, transforming ordinary classrooms into interactive digital learning spaces.

For many students, it was the very first time they had used a computer.

The training went far beyond learning how to operate a computer. Participants explored how to stay safe online, protect their personal information, recognize cyber threats, and create strong passwords. They can become responsible internet users equipped with the relevant knowledge and promote safer online practices within their communities. The biggest challenge for us was how to transform these skills during a lecture session in a class full of 50 students, no computers, only 100 curious eyes looking at you with pens and papers as they note down everything taught.

During practicals the room would often begin quietly, with learners observing every movement on the screen you could see the dots connecting between what they learnt theoretically and how that translates practically. Within minutes, hands were going up, smiles were appearing, and confidence was replacing uncertainty. The fear of technology slowly disappeared, replaced by curiosity and excitement.

Perhaps one of the most inspiring moments throughout the campaign has been watching girls confidently embrace technology. Across every session, girls actively participated, volunteered during practical exercises, and asked thoughtful questions. Their enthusiasm challenged the outdated belief that technology belongs to only a few. It reminded us that innovation has no gender. When girls are given the same opportunities to learn, they do more than participate, they pass on their knowledge to family and friends.

What stayed with us most were not the computers or the lessons.

It was the conversations.

Students spoke about becoming software engineers, robotics specialists, cybersecurity experts, entrepreneurs, teachers, and innovators. They talked about creating solutions for their communities and using technology to change lives including their own.

Although these visits focused on schools and an ICT hub, they are only one chapter of a much bigger story. Our vision reaches far beyond classrooms where we plan to expand the Twenzetu Kidijitali Campaign to the surrounding communities, not just educational institutions.

One learner.

One community.

Countless digital journeys shaping a more connected future.