UNGANA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit providing XO laptops and digital education programs to children in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Partners with local universities and schools to deploy technology and train students, focusing on underserved communities. Projects include student-led design of schoolhouses and public demonstrations of digital literacy skills.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Schoolhouse Design Initiative

Students design their own schoolhouses using XO laptops, with plans for physical construction by the foundation

XO Laptop Deployment

Distributes and trains students on XO laptops in Rwanda and Congo, teaching digital literacy skills including web browsing, image search, and document creation

activities · 4 groups

what they do

Strategic Partnership Development 1 activity
- Educational Initiatives with Universities
  
  Engages in a joint venture with Université Libre de Kigali to advance educational initiatives.
Distribution of School Supplies and Educational Materials 1 activity
- Laptop Distribution for Education
  
  Distributes XO laptops to children in Rwanda to support their education, in collaboration with the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative.
School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Schoolhouse Design and Construction Program
  
  Plans a program where children design a schoolhouse using XO laptops, with the organization undertaking the construction.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Educational Technology Program Planning and Implementation
  
  Plans and implements educational technology programs, including advanced deployment planning in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and organizing student exhibitions in Rwanda to showcase skills learned using XO laptops.

relationships · 7

who they work with

One Laptop per Child Partner — Collaborates on implementing XO computer initiatives in Rwanda.
UNHCR Partner — Collaborates with the organization on selecting a primary school for technology deployment in Goma
Ungana Foundation Partner — Affiliated blog platform for the Ungana Foundation.
University of Kinshasa Partner — Collaborates on deployment of XO laptops in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Université Libre de Kigali Partner — Joint venture partner in educational initiatives
Université Libre de Kigali Partner — Joint venture partner in educational initiatives in Gisenyi, Rwanda
Utah State University Partner — Collaborated on storytelling and outreach efforts related to Ungana Foundation's work in Rwanda.