By Kudakwashe Kutinyo
Residents of Chidobe Ward in the outskirts of Victoria Falls have joined the government’s initiative to bridge the technological gap between rural and urban learners by pooling their resources together to donate computers to local schools.
The massive effort is meant ensure that children in the rural areas have access to technology thereby averting the digital divide through demonstrating a commitment to educational excellence in the fast growing digital age.
Members of the community are joining forces to purchase technology for local schools as highlighted during the handover of desktop computers to Monde Primary School near Victoria Falls.
Raymond Ngavi applauded the approach and revealed that the initiative will pay in the long run through their children who are the main beneficiaries of the project.
“We are happy that even our children will have a chance to practically learn about computers and the internet at an early stage rather than us who had to learn about laptops when we were all grown up. We will continue to support this initiative.
“I really appreciate what the community members have started. Joining hands to forking out hard earned resources to make this project a success should be applauded and will surely go a long way towards obtaining practical knowledge for young learners,” said Ngavi.
The Deputy Head Master of Monde Primary School Andrew Chuma applauded the community champions for ploughing back to the school.
“This is a milestone for our school, it will go a long way towards improving and sharpening the education system within our school mainly in the practical field of subjects which include agriculture, science and technology,” he said.
In line with the national development strategy through Education 5.0, the government seeks to cement equal access to quality education and opportunity for rural learners.
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