Discover innovative ways to provide education to children worldwide, from offline internet access in Senegal to portable science kits in Africa. Explore a night school in Pakistan for child laborers and the challenges faced by marginalized children. Join the discussion on revolutionizing education and inspiring future scientists and engineers.
Offline internet solution in Senegal enhances learning experiences for children without connectivity.
Portable science kits in Ghana promote hands-on learning to inspire future scientists and engineers in Africa.
Deep dives
Improving Education Access in Senegal with Offline Internet Solution
In Senegal, a project by the French NGO Libraries Without Borders provides an offline internet solution for schools lacking connectivity. The project involves a portable server that offers limited offline internet access for educational purposes. By delivering tablets and a projector to schools, children can access pre-selected educational content offline, enhancing their learning experiences. This initiative has positively impacted 70 schools and approximately 15,000 children in Senegal.
Portable Science Kits Promoting STEM Education in Africa
Charles Afurri from Ghana's Dex Technology developed portable science kits to engage children in science and engineering. These kits contain affordable materials enabling students to conduct experiments and learn core scientific concepts. By making science education accessible and interactive, especially in African countries, like Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, Charles aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers globally.
Night Schools Adapting to Child Laborers in Pakistan for Education
In Pakistan, Muhammad Rohail Varind established a night school for child laborers who cannot attend day schools due to work obligations. Using solar panels for nighttime studying, this alternative model allows children to receive education after their work shifts. The night school, offering subjects like English, Math, and Science, caters to children's educational needs and provides hope for a brighter future despite challenging circumstances.
Schools across Senegal have discovered a clever way for children to surf the web even when there isn't any signal.
They're using a special WIFI hotspot which works without an actual internet connection, so students and teachers can access all the relevant bits of the web, offline.
Around the world, innovators are coming up with solutions like this - all designed to get children learning. We also hear from an entrepreneur revolutionising how science is taught in Ghana and a night school in Pakistan for children not in formal education.