The Slimzar Wa Afrika Foundation, in partnership with Corner Shop, has donated four computers to Queen Elizabeth Children’s Home in Bulawayo as part of efforts to improve access to technology among underprivileged children.
The donation, made on Friday, is part of the foundation’s “Each One Teach One”campaign, which seeks to equip young people with technology, educational resources and practical skills.
DJ Slimzar, who represented the Slimzar Wa Afrika Foundation, said the computers were intended to give the children an opportunity to develop digital skills and access educational resources.
He also noted that Bakers Inn and some other stakeholders, who wished to remain anonymous, who contributed to the donation.
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“We believe that every child deserves an opportunity to learn, explore and develop skills that can help them participate meaningfully in the modern world,” he said.
“Through the Each One Teach One campaign, we want to contribute towards closing the technology and opportunity gap faced by underprivileged children.”
The computers are expected to help the children become more familiar with technology while providing access to digital learning resources.
DJ Slimzar said the campaign would not be limited to the donation of computers but would also focus on exposing children to different skills and creative opportunities.
“The campaign goes beyond computers. We want to support young people through various forms of empowerment, including technology, musical instruments, arts and crafts, farming skills and other practical educational resources,” he said.
He added that the foundation was seeking partnerships with individuals, businesses and organisations to expand the initiative to more young people.
“We are calling on individuals, businesses, organisations and other stakeholders to join the campaign by donating computers, tablets, musical instruments, educational materials, skills, funding and other resources that can contribute to the development of underprivileged children and youth,” said DJ Slimzar.
The foundation said access to technology was increasingly important as young people navigated education and the changing world of work.
DJ Slimzar said investing in children and young people could help prepare them to participate in the digital economy while creating opportunities for education, employment and community development.
The Each One Teach One campaign is expected to continue supporting underprivileged children through donations and skills-development initiatives.
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