Helping Africa Foundation Expanded Digital Access
The organization has celebrated a decade of operating ICT laboratories across multiple African nations.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Distance Learning
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The Helping Africa Foundation marked its 10th anniversary with calls for national policy expansions to support its digital learning model. The foundation has established at least 19 ICT laboratories in countries including Ghana, The Gambia, and Liberia.
Why it matters
The model integrates STEM and artificial intelligence into schools to provide students with the necessary tools for solving everyday challenges. Expanding these programs could provide more children with essential digital skills and practical technology training.
In 2025, the Yama Russell Model Lab in Liberia served 1,717 students, including 213 in computer training and 45 in robotics. The facility also supported 1,683 university students, 65 teachers, and 300 community members.
The players
Daniel Rose
He serves as the chairman of the Helping Africa Foundation and advocates for the expansion of digital education models.
Ministry of Education of Ghana
This government agency oversees educational policy and is currently coordinating the potential integration of the foundation's ICT model.
Helping Africa Foundation
This non-profit organization provides digital education and STEM resources to students in underserved regions across Africa.
The details
The foundation's model focuses on equipping underserved schools with digital infrastructure and emerging technology. Officials are now working to secure institutional support to scale this infrastructure to new regions in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Timeline
March 2014: A meeting was held to discuss the foundation's creation.
2014: The Helping Africa Foundation was officially established.
July 2024: The Yama Russell Model Lab was established in Liberia.
September 23, 2026: The foundation held its 10th anniversary celebration.
October 31, 2026: A cultural ceremony is scheduled to take place in Saltpond.
Culture Shift
The push for digital infrastructure reflects a broader movement to equip the next generation with technological literacy. This shift prioritizes high-tech skill acquisition over traditional learning models to address long-term regional development needs.
As the model scales, students in supported regions can expect increased access to specialized training in robotics and computer science. These initiatives directly affect daily learning by providing resources often unavailable in standard local curricula.
The takeaway
Access to digital laboratories can significantly broaden the skill sets of students in underserved areas. Implementing these models systematically is essential for fostering local innovation and technical self-sufficiency.
Further reading
Learn more about evolving educational models in our Distance Learning section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Modern Ghana Media Communication Ltd..
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