Our Students

Katodi, a future graphic designer, sees a laptop as a key to unlocking creative potential. With sponsored device, he would like to transform his artistic visions into reality, utilizing advanced graphic design software. For Katodi, the laptop is a canvas for challenging projects, helping him to deliver high-quality work and leave a lasting impression on clients and audiences alike.

Faith is a coding enthusiast with a dream to become a full-stack developer and solve real-world problems using her digital skills. With a new laptop, Faith's first move is creating a Portfolio Website to showcase her skills and projects, unlocking possibilities from anywhere.

Patrick is enrolled in Learning Lions' graphic design and freelancing class. After receiving the laptop the first thing he did was install all the necessary software for designing and photography. This device, he believes, will open doors to more job opportunities, providing the means to secure a stable income for his family.

Jeniffer, aspiring to be a vet and front-end developer, attends Freelancing training by Learning Lions. Her new laptop facilitates continuous learning, allowing her to work anytime and apply for jobs on platforms like Upwork. Beyond professional pursuits, Jeniffer plans to use it to teach others who want to be in the tech space, creating a ripple effect of empowerment.

Ayen dreams of becoming one of the best-known graphic designers. She loves turning ideas into art and communicating through pictures. A laptop not only facilitates her learning and skill development but also provides a platform for her to offer her services and gain valuable experience in the online world.

William, born in Kakuma refugee camp, dreams of combining IT and design for innovative solutions. Despite life challenges, his project 'Kakuma Made' unites talented youth, showcasing creativity in painting, design, dancing, and photography. William's goals include developing the project, supporting camp talents, and sharing their creativity globally. 

Aisha, from Nairobi's marginalized community, shifted to Mombasa, joining "Pwani Teknowgalz" for women in tech. While attending the course, she created the "Healthy Hair Routine" app. She is determined to be a professional software engineer. Motivated by community support and coding bootcamps, Aisha will use her new computer to explore tech further and share her knowledge with other females.

Brenda, a Mathematics and Computer Science graduate from Kenyatta University, is passionate about teaching and technology. While searching for an internship, she volunteers at a community school. In the world of Mathematics and Computer Science, a laptop is crucial for handling projects, making Brenda's journey challenging without one. Thanks to a laptop from GiveInternet.org she overcame obstacles and completed her final project at Pwani Teknowgalz. 

Mariam, head of the ICT department in Lamu County, collaborates with Pwani Teknogalz to empower students with coding skills. Passionate about computer science, she participates in codehack training, acquiring skills in mobile development. Gaining a laptop, Mariam installs Android Studio to finalize her Flutter app and uses Scratch for student coding training, showcasing the transformative impact of technology in education.

Rachel seeks to pursue a degree in computer science. She values the potential of technology to create positive global change, bridging gaps and empowering others. Gaining a laptop and internet access is crucial for her professional goals, offering opportunities for career growth, access to information and knowledge, facilitating education and learning, and enabling research and study—a key to unlocking her potential in the field.

Stephen, from Lodwar, Kenya studied Mass Media Communication at East Africa Institute of Certified Studies and founded Turkana TV, the region's first online TV station. Now, with a new laptop, he pursues a career in film, photography, and graphic design. Stephen swiftly registered on freelancing platforms, aiming to follow in the footsteps of media mogul SK Macharia and leave a lasting impact on Kenya and Africa's media scene.

Faith is studying website development and wants to become a professional in the future! A new laptop means more time for practicing and perfecting her skills. She is happy about receiving Internet access, as she wishes to widen her connections and find all the exciting opportunities online. 

Nelly is passionate about many things in life - she is currently studying accounting at ALX Africa while trying to hone her tech skills via additional courses. Her dream is to become a data scientist, but throughout her life, her main priority has been uplifting those in need. We are proud to have helped someone like Nelly on her journey to change the world.

Charles comes from a humble background and being the eldest son of seven children, he knows the impact a supportive and hardworking community can have on a person's development. He is actively working towards his dream career as a UX researcher, in addition to his hobbies of traveling and swimming. He is also passionate about mental health awareness and wants to "combine his interests to create solutions for the problems the world is facing".

According to Ikem, the very first thing she'll use her new laptop for is acing the 100-day coding challenge, and it has been a great source of relief because it will "make coding easier for her, increase her performance and make her journey of being a software engineer seamless".

Solomon enrolled in a free digital skills training program that would enable him to acquire his desired skill of website development. With the support of the Elevate program, he was saved from the pits of drugs and gambling. A newly acquired laptop and internet access will serve as a stepping stone towards many great things on the journey of his professional development.

Marion attributes the resilience and positivity that helped her defeat cancer to her loving family and supportive friends. She is fighting for better access to education and has even developed some ideas to implement tech to enhance the quality of learning. She is passionate about technology and will use her new laptop to dive into topics such are cybersecurity and cloud computing, in addition to increasing the time she spends on training and job search.

Bellah is an aspiring project manager from Kisumu, Kenya who understands the importance of competitiveness and self-reflection when it comes to personal growth. The newly acquired connectivity will be of great assistance when it comes to her productivity and the ultimate goal of a spiritually fulfilling life.

Ali comes from the Kibra community in Nairobi, and contributing to the wellness of his community, as well as the world in general, is of utmost importance to him. He's been volunteering for environmental and social causes for years now, in addition to his education in graphic design and software engineering. He will use the Internet to improve his skills and look for more opportunities to keep making the world a better place.

Doreen is a woman in STEM and is passionate about breaking down the gendered stereotypes surrounding the field. She is also into volunteer work and is an advocate for sexual health and reproductive rights, which she considers to be of paramount importance for young girls. As someone who understands the value of education, she is going to use the new laptop to acquire knowledge and certification to polish her resume.

Purity is an avid coder with a passion for chess. She wants to become a full-stack developer, so she's actively pursuing training courses on every platform available, including LakeHub. An efficient laptop will help her run programs more smoothly and catch up on task delivery, as well as self-improvement. 

As someone who grew up in a loving family radiating with joy and kindness, Tracy understands the impact a good support system can have on a person's life. With the new laptop, she plans on continuing to give back to her community by conducting free programming classes and website development training for women. 

Ali had to leave Afghanistan when he was one, and he has lived as a refugee in Pakistan and Indonesia ever since. Despite difficulties, he enrolled in a university program for computer science and is planning to continue working towards improving the situation of people with similar struggles to him after he has received the laptop and internet connection that he needs.

For Gladys, a motivated cloud engineer, having access to the Internet and the computer is a life-changing opportunity. She says it would enable her to stay up to date with the latest technologies and best practices in the field. We’re more than happy to support her on that journey!