The Wilderness Technology Alliance

🌟 Transforming Education in Rural Africa 🌟
I’m thrilled to share a glimpse of the incredible journey of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. This year, nearly 700 young innovators and leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa gathered in Washington, DC, to celebrate a decade of transformative leadership and collaboration.
🎓 Highlights:
* 700 Young African Leaders United for a Better Future
* Leadership training at 28 prestigious U.S. institutions
* Building lasting connections and forging partnerships
* Connecting Leaders to Drive Educational Change

Special shoutout to the Wilderness Technology Alliance (WildTech) for showcasing their groundbreaking rural digital education solutions and seeking partnerships to empower disadvantaged youth in Africa.

Together, we’re driving change and creating a brighter future for the next generation of African leaders. 🌍✨

Empowering Students in Tanzania with Digital Skills 🌍💻📚

In May (2024), our WildTech volunteer team donated computer labs to two schools in Tanzania: Nkoasenga Secondary School in the Meru District and Kwaraa Secondary School in Babati.

Over 15 months, our dedicated volunteers from the US and Tanzania designed, configured and installed 40 HP laptops, projectors, education software, and more across both schools. But we didn't stop there – we also provided four days of vital teacher training at each location.

By equipping both students and teachers with hands-on computing experience and skills, we're opening new pathways to employment and entrepreneurship. Graduates will now have a brighter future in an increasingly digital world.

If you believe in the power of education and technology to change lives, we invite you to be part of this transformative work. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us empower more Tanzanian youth with the digital skills they need to succeed.

If you feel inspired, please consider supporting our mission: https://gofund.me/c15e6a17

Together, we can make a real difference in Tanzania, one computer lab at a time. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🙏💙

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In preparation for this month's newsletter, let's revisit the last one, shall we?

A Special Juneteenth Celebration June Edition of WildTech's Senior iPad Program Newsletter

WildTech boasts six pillars of digital equity: Device Access, Internet Access, Training, Relevant Uses, Technical Support, and Participant Advancement all ensure success for those participating in our D.C. Senior iPad Program.

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Take a look into what WildTech's been up to this May with this month's edition of the newsletter!

Senior iPad Program May 2023 Bulletin Here's your reminder to take care of yourself and practice not just physical wellness, but also mental. We often underestimate the impact mental health has on our physical health.

We have a playlist of individual performances from our May 2nd Talent Show, featuring talent from both program participants and WildTech staff!

View here: https://tinyurl.com/2x3ea7pr

To put that into perspective, we could fully seat a stadium with the number of times people have attended class! Here's to breaking the next milestone!🥳

"I can’t send an email on my phone, but I sure can send an email on my iPad.”
- Ann Dennis from our 2023 January Newsletter

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." -Unknown

“When I first started, some were starting at the same time. I was looking into their eyes and could tell they were lonely, just like me, and looking for attention. Now that I’ve been in the program since August, they’re smiling and talking. It’s a gift and a lifeline for us. Too many people don’t know that when seniors get our age, there aren’t people sitting and talking with you. Since I can see and hear people, it has helped me be able to converse more.” - Gracie Webb, 2023

EdTech recently published an article on our Tanzania project. Check it out here:

Learn and Serve with Technology: Tanzania 2023 - EdTech Digest In Africa’s most iconic lands, gearing up for a life-changing edtech experience. EDTECH+WILDTECH | by Lou August with Victor Rivero The United Nations identified that improving education and economic development are the two most significant factors in improving the lives of children. Nowhere in th...

The Senior iPad program, sponsored by the D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living, is geared towards connecting seniors to the digital age.

On May 2nd, WildTech hosted a virtual Talent Show featuring talent from both participants and staff alike. Click on the video below to view:

WildTech's Got Talent: 1st Annual Talent Show - (5/2/23)

Long time no see! We plan to be more active on Facebook, so follow along for updates on WildTech and our projects in the coming weeks!