Our Students

Samuel, the youngest in a family of seven, is proud of his documentary project about young people in his community, which he created during his filming and photography course. He loves watching behind-the-scenes footage of famous movies and is motivated by professional film editors he sees on social media. His dream is to become a great film editor and create movies that “change people’s life”. With a laptop, Samuel can design and share his creative work, giving him the chance to work with others around the world.

Brasio, who grew up in a village of Uganda with limited utilities, discovered his passion for creative design through school projects like poster and magazine designing, which soon became his favorite  hobbies. He dreams of becoming a creative director and starting his own agency. Receiving a laptop has made his work easier, allowing him to connect with the creative world and
make his designs more efficiently. He is excited to keep working toward his goals, fueled by his interests in both design and travel.

Badru, who grew up in Mutundwe in a quiet environment, enjoyed working on a logo design project for a Western company at school. Motivated by his graphics design teacher and his challenging home background, Badru dreams of working for some of the biggest companies in the world. With strong values centered around his parents, he is determined to turn his passion for design and technology into a successful career.

Victoria is an aspiring filmmaker from Uganda. Despite challenges, she sees a bright future ahead through her education at Era2Elevate, where she discovered her passion for storytelling and creating meaningful communication through film. Receiving a laptop will allow her to enhance her video editing skills and pursue her hobby anytime, without being limited to class hours. Victoria plans to use the laptop for research in filmmaking and marketing herself, turning her script writing skills into reality through film.

Faith, who grew up in a family of five, developed a passion for graphic design despite facing a challenging environment. Poster design projects are her favorite class activity, and she draws inspiration from designers like Kasozi Cliff on social media. With a strong interest in cars and a drive to create original designs, Faith's goal is to become a skilled graphic designer who can bring ideas to life from scratch. Receiving a computer will help her complete projects on time and further develop her creativity, turning her design ideas into reality.

Mariam from Ambrolauri, Racha, Georgia, is aspiring to be a designer! At school, she studies English, Georgian, and history with great interest. However, she finds physics, mathematics, and Russian challenging, which makes her less enthusiastic about those subjects. With her new computer, Mariam plans to actively search for educational resources and engage in various projects.

Mariam is from Tkibuli, Imereti, Georgia. She has not yet chosen her future profession. She hopes that with the new computer, she will explore many different possibilities and discover her passion. Her favorite subject at school is Georgian language, but she does not enjoy biology. She plans to watch Khan Academy videos to improve her understanding of biology. In her spare time, she helps her family with household chores.

Grace from Kenya attends a Multidisciplinary Design course at Nairobits. She is fascinated by and admires people who use it to make a difference. She dreams of becoming a graphic designer. Family, love, and health are most important to her. With a laptop and internet access, Grace could work on projects, learn new skills online, and take freelance jobs. This would help her improve life for her family and community, making her dreams come true.

Summayah, from Surulere Lagos, Nigeria dreams of becoming a lawyer but found her passion in software development inspired by her tech-savvy friends. Despite limited resources, she built a website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, marking a significant achievement in her journey. Currently enrolled in the Women Techsters Fellowship, Sumayah is motivated by her vision of using digital skills to provide community solutions as a renowned web3 developer.

Juliana, a graduate of Lagos State University, aspires to be a world-class product manager. With a background in human kinetics, she developed a strong interest in digital marketing and finds product management aligns with her skills in understanding customer needs. After receiving a laptop, Juliana plans to revive abandoned projects and continue her learning journey at Tech4Dev.
 

Hassan faced financial challenges that delayed his secondary education. Despite these struggles, he managed to complete his schooling with good grades. A supportive principal offered him a teaching role, which helped him gain confidence and improve his communication skills. Eventually, he joined Nairobits and started to learn coding & design. He dreams of becoming a software developer and starting his own tech company to employ and uplift youth from underprivileged communities. Laptop will help him meet deadlines, utilize his skills effectively, and stay updated with market trends, ultimately allowing him to help his family and society.

Success dreams of becoming a chemical engineer, focusing on using software in industry. A friend introduced her to web development, and she started learning with an old laptop that soon broke. She received help from relatives to get a used laptop, which allowed her to explore technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. With her new laptop, Success plans to improve her software development skills, believing this will help her create solutions that make factory operations easier. Living in a country rich in natural resources but facing economic issues, she wants to use her education to help build industries and improve living conditions for her community. 

Cathy lives with her single mom and four siblings in one of the worst slums in Uganda. She prefers spending her free time alone, doing research, and working on projects like logo design and sketching, which are her favorites. Cathy aspires to become a graphics designer and aims to start her own design company. With access to a computer and internet, Cathy will have more time for research, helping her achieve her goals and improve her skills. Previously, waiting in lines to use a computer hindered her ability to complete assignments, but now she is excited about the opportunity to extend her knowledge and pursue her dreams.

Bashir from Uganda dreams of becoming a recognized and respected software engineer. He graduated from the Elevate program in 2022, where he learned coding and website development. During his time at Elevate, he worked on a project called "Pistis," a platform to facilitate blood donations, which won a top prize and fueled his passion for making a positive impact. After graduation, he had to travel long distances to use the computers at Elevate in Lungujja, which was both expensive and time-consuming. Access to a computer significantly enhanced his ability to pursue his goals and continue his journey in software engineering.

Joan Nabaweesi is turning hardship into purpose, with a camera in hand and the internet by her side. After joining the Era92 Elevate program, she studied film and now earns by creating music videos and ads. With a laptop from GiveInternet.org, she is building Ghetto Stories, a YouTube channel sharing voices from Uganda’s slums. Her journey is just beginning.

Kayanja Enock is a graphics designer from Uganda developing skills in motion graphics. He creates flyers and posters using his laptop, steadily building his career and creativity. Despite earning a modest income, Kayanja is motivated by his vision to become a leading visual artist. Access to technology has helped him improve and pursue his goal.

Kuna Maki is a Special Needs Education Community Mobilizer working to uplift his community. He studies online toward a degree in community health and uses his laptop to learn, attend conferences, and connect globally. Despite challenges, he leads local initiatives and inspires others to pursue their dreams.

Divin is an aspiring technology professional from Kigali, Rwanda, with a keen interest in data. During high school, he challenged himself to build software for his school, succeeding through teamwork despite having limited resources at the time. He believes that consistency is the key to mastering new skills. With his new laptop and internet access, Divin can now complete his daily tasks, access online studies, and build the professional expertise needed for a career in the tech sector.

Ahmed is an aspiring Robotics Engineer and Electrical Engineering student from Sudan. Despite the war disrupting communication, he successfully led his team to win the Judges' Award at the FIRST Global Challenge. He returned as a mentor in 2024, helping the Sudanese team climb into the global top 70. His goal is to build a strong future for STEM education in his country. With his new laptop, Ahmed can continue mentoring students and bridging the gap between local talent and international standards.

Ramon had to drop out of college in Venezuela to escape the crisis, starting over in Colombia where he worked as a janitor and street vendor to survive. Despite facing xenophobia and rejection, he never lost his passion for systems engineering. He is now part of the MIT Emerging Talent program. With his new laptop, Ramon can finally finish his studies and return to creating software, turning his resilience into a professional career.

Patrick grew up in a small village called Mapeera, where his family struggled to support his education. For a while, he stayed home with no clear path forward—until he joined the Era92 Elevate program and discovered his passion for graphic design. Though he had the skills and determination, not owning a computer had held him back from taking on jobs and growing professionally. Now, with a laptop in hand, he finally has the key to turning his talent into a sustainable career.

Mithchel is a civil engineer from Haiti who is now pivoting his career toward Data Science and Cybersecurity. After fleeing civil unrest to seek refuge in Portland, USA he was accepted into the prestigious MIT Emerging Talent program. While he balances small jobs to support his family back home, he remains focused on his education. With his new laptop, Mithchel can complete his coursework and secure a future in the tech industry.

Nilofar dreams of becoming a cardiac surgeon. She had successfully completed three years of medical school in Afghanistan before the Taliban takeover forced her to stop attending university. Refusing to give up on her education, she applied and was accepted into the MIT Emerging Talent Program. She also has skills in web development and graphic design. With her new laptop, Nilofar can now pursue her online studies and find remote work to support her goals.

Noha aspires to be a university professor and is deeply passionate about Artificial Intelligence. She was a top student in Sudan with a perfect academic record, but the war forced her to flee to Egypt and then UAE just as she graduated. Although she lost her home and her belongings, she refused to give up on her future. With her new laptop, Noha can research new technologies and rebuild the academic career she worked so hard for.