Kiwix4schools Africa Mentorship Program

The Kiwix4Schools Africa Mentorship Program is set to launch on the 16th of March 2023, and it promises to be a game-changer in the education sector in Africa. The program aims to bring educational information to the fingertips of students in Africa who do not have access to the internet.

For many students in Africa, access to educational resources is a luxury that they cannot afford. With limited access to the internet, these students often struggle to get the educational materials they need to excel in their studies. The Kiwix4Schools Program seeks to bridge this gap by providing students with access to educational materials offline. For the past two years, this project has been implemented in Ghana where learnings were shared.

What the Kiwix4Schools Africa Mentorship Program is about?

The mentorship program is tailored to train and mentor volunteers across Africa who are passionate about bringing offline solutions to their communities. The program offers an opportunity for volunteers to learn more about Kiwix, acquire the necessary skills to use the software, and implement the project in their communities. This presents a unique opportunity for volunteers to gain skills and knowledge while contributing to the education sector in their communities.

Why join the Kiwix4School Africa Mentorship Program?

• Learn how to use Kiwix to solve offline problems in your community
• Be a certified Kiwix4schools ambassador in your country
• Stand the chance to receive small micro funds to pilot the projects in your community.
• Opens you up to partnership and collaboration opportunities
• Receive continuous support to implement your project
• Access educational content that will benefit your community
• Many more…

Objective

The main objective of the Kiwix4schools  project is to serve schools and community learning centers, particularly those in remote areas, by providing them with access to educational resources relevant to their audience. Under the leadership of trained and mentored volunteers, schools and learning centers within their communities will have access to this educational content. The volunteers will work closely with schools and learning centers, providing training, support, and guidance as they navigate the portal.

Launch Event

The program’s launch is an exciting opportunity for organizations/Institutions, communities, educators,  students, and stakeholders in the education sector. It promises to be informative and insightful. Attendees will get the opportunity to learn more about the program, its objectives, the opportunities available to them, and how it seeks to improve access to education in Africa. The event will also feature speakers who will provide valuable insights into the education sector in Africa and the challenges that students face in accessing educational resources. The event will be graced by speakers like Stephane Coillet-Matillon the CEO of Kiwix, Felix Nartey former board member of Kiwix, Creative Commons Ghana Chapter Lead, at Wikimedia Foundation, Ama Serwah Nerquaye-Tetteh the Secretary-General of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO, Nurunnaby Chowdhury a Journalist, Open Knowledge enthusiast, and member of Open Knowledge Foundation community, and Francis Acquah Amaning, President of Internet Society Ghana Chapter to throw more light on the topic and share opportunities from their respective organizations.

Register!

Take advantage of this opportunity to be a part of the launch of the Kiwix4Schools Africa Mentorship Program. Register now using the link provided (https://bit.ly/41z3dKY) and join us on the 16th of March 2023 at 16:00 UTC. Let’s work together to improve access to education in Africa.