Help 1000 young entrepreneurs in Eswatini

This quarter has been a time of growth for the Ezulwini Homework Club, with continued success in our computer literacy program. This initiative addresses digital access challenges, equipping young learners with essential skills and exposing them to business opportunities like e-commerce, with the aim of fostering entrepreneurship.

We trained 30 children, with 10 now computer literate—able to type, identify components, create folders, use shortcuts, and navigate browsers. Their enthusiasm is evident, as they attended even during school holidays. We will continue working with them, introducing artificial intelligence and Google courses. Additionally, we enrolled 20 new students, 19 of whom had never used a computer. This highlights the importance of bridging the digital divide.

Our goal is to introduce students to the digital world, enabling them to find business opportunities and leverage technology for economic empowerment. Thanks to the British High Commission in Eswatini for their solar panel donation, ensuring uninterrupted lessons. We also appreciate our dedicated volunteers and educators, whose passion drives this program’s success.

Looking ahead, we aim to expand the curriculum to include basic coding and spreadsheets, further preparing students for the digital economy. We remain committed to empowering the next generation with essential technological skills and entrepreneurial knowledge. Thank you to all our supporters for making this possible.

The month of August has been both beautiful and fruitful, marked by the successful introduction of a new afternoon program: computer lessons for the Ezulwini Homework Club. As highlighted in our previous report, the goal of introducing computer lessons is to address the lack of access to essential resources among the youth. Digital literacy, in particular, is a critical tool that can help improve their current living conditions and open doors to future opportunities.

The objective of the program is to enhance digital literacy among young learners, equipping them with the necessary skills to actively participate in the growing digital economy. We envision these skills enabling the youth to start businesses or engage meaningfully in new digital spaces. 

The children have warmly embraced the new program and are already making significant progress. They have learned basic computer skills, including typing techniques and keyboard shortcuts, laying the foundation for more advanced lessons in the future.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the British High Commission in Eswatini for their generous donation of solar panels. This contribution has been pivotal in ensuring that the computer lessons run smoothly and sustainably by providing reliable power for the Homework Club’s computers.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team, interns, and volunteers for their unwavering commitment and passion. Your hard work and belief in empowering the next generation have been instrumental in making this program a reality. Your efforts are truly inspiring, and together, we are making a positive impact in the lives of these young learners. 

The success of August sets the tone for even more growth and learning in the coming months. We look forward to further empowering the children with the knowledge and skills they need to shape a better future.