Achievement Stories
Some of our students have already changed the course of their lives thanks to the Internet, be it new passions, professions, or academic degrees. We add new stories monthly so check in for more stories on the magic of the Internet!
Daniel (27 y.o.)
Kenya
Meet Daniel - a South Sudanese student in Kakuma Refugee Camp who is using his new laptop to become a tech educator, teaching digital skills to local kids while pursuing his own university degree! Read more
Refka (27 y.o.)
Sudan
Meet Refka - a determined Digital Marketing student from Kakuma who is driven by her mother's resilience to become a successful entrepreneur and change her family's future. Read more
Cathy (20 y.o.)
Uganda
Cathy dreams of becoming a great graphic designer one day. Having her own computer makes it easier for her to create, especially since there aren’t enough computers at school. Read more
Liza (19 y.o.)
Georgia
In her small village, 16-year-old Liza’s laptop is essential to more than just her education. As she dreams of studying business administration, she uses it to excel in math, complete projects, and explore new ideas Read more
Ramazani (20 y.o.)
Kenya
Meet Ramazani - a full-stack developer and co-founder of Opengates.app, a free platform that connects fellow refugees with job opportunities, scholarships, and grants. Read more
George (21 y.o.)
Uganda
Meet George, a future Creative and Brand Designer on a path to turning his creative dreams into reality. Read more
Abdirahman (25 y.o.)
Kenya
Meet Abdirahman, an aspiring cyber analyst and ethical hacker from Ethiopia who now lives in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Read more
William (20 y.o.)
Kenya
Meet William, coming from Kakuma Refugee Camp, aspiring to pursue his dreams in IT and design! Read more
Stephen (26 y.o.)
Kenya
Meet Stephen—a determined 26-year-old from Lodwar and the person behind the first online TV station in the Turkana region in Kenya! Read more
Nia (18 y.o.)
Georgia
Meet Nia - a future diplomat and international relations specialist! Read more
