Thanks to UNICEF’s generous support, Camara Education Ethiopia has established fully equipped Digital Learning Centres in 25 primary schools and 5 Colleges of Teacher Education, and provided 15 pre-primary schools with UNICEF-donated laptops loaded with digital resources for teacher’s professional development use, including lesson planning and digital skills development. Over 1,044 teachers and instructional leaders have also received training in digital skills and technology integration, many of whom had never previously used a computer.
This initiative, targeting UNICEF-supported regions (Afar, Gambella, Oromia, South Ethiopia, and Southwest Ethiopia), is designed to help disadvantaged children develop foundational skills and unlock brighter futures through digital learning. Ultimately, the project aims to reach out to 31,000 children (50% girls) in the target schools.
To create a vibrant, play-based learning environment, we’ve introduced smart textbooks, educational games, and interactive simulations aligned with the new curriculum and tailored to boost literacy and numeracy. These digital resources are intuitive and engaging, giving students hands-on, enjoyable ways to learn.
Our training has empowered teachers to confidently use technology in the classroom, creating active and playful learning experiences that nurture essential skills. Instructional leaders are now better equipped to mentor and support teachers, raising the overall quality of education.
The response from teachers has been overwhelmingly positive, with many excited about the transformation they’re seeing in their classrooms and among their students.
“My name is Lubaba Endris, and I am an IT teacher and focal person at Hibret Primary School in Bonga Gimbo. I recently completed “digital skills and technology integration” training delivered by Camara Ethiopia, with generous support from UNICEF.
Following the training, I am now cascading this knowledge to other teachers in my school. The feedback from the teachers has been positive and very encouraging. For many, it’s their first time engaging with this kind of technology, and they’ve found that using computers and the digital content makes teaching much more interactive and enjoyable.
The computers provided to our school have been essential not only for teachers but especially for our students. They now have the opportunity to learn more practically, rather than theoretically. The Digital Learning Centre has quickly become the most popular room in the school. Students are always eager to spend time there, exploring new lessons and developing digital skills that will be important for their futures.
It’s wonderful to see how technology is transforming the learning environment. It’s making lessons more engaging and encouraging students to be more confident and curious, which is exactly what education should do.
