News Archive
Empowering Girls’ Education in Tanzania: A Visit from WAGE
Camara Tanzania was honoured to host a group of remarkable ladies from Ireland in February. These ten inspiring women formed a group that they called
Celebrating Earth Day 2024: Camara Education’s impact on e-Waste Reduction
As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, the need for sustainable practices has never been more pressing. In a world increasingly reliant on technology, the issue
World Bank Partnership in Ethiopia
Late last year, Camara Education Ethiopia signed an agreement with the World Bank to become a partner in their project entitled ‘Response – Recovery –
Maintenance and Support: a hidden side of our work
Maintenance and technical support are a crucial part of Camara Education’s work with schools, especially given the often hot and dusty climates where we operate.
Youth Training at our Community Hub
The community ICT centre in Makueni County, Kenya, is a little different from many of the school digital learning centres Camara sets up. Established as
Global Recycling Day 18th March 2024
Making a Sustainable Impact: Global Recycling Day with Camara Education Every year, Global Recycling Day serves as a poignant reminder of the critical importance of
Celebrating Women & Girls in Science Day
Today, we shine a spotlight on some of the incredible women and girls teaching and studying science and technology with the help of Camara Education.
Empowering Minds Through Digital Narratives: Celebrating National Storytelling Week with Camara Education
Empowering Minds Through Digital Narratives: Celebrating National Storytelling Week with Camara Education. It’s National Storytelling Week, and what better way to celebrate than by shining
Coding and Machine Learning workshop
We recently organized a remarkable training workshop in Ethiopia, the first of its kind for our schools. In conjunction with Dr Solomon Gizaw, an Assistant
Happy Birthday Camara!
On Camara’s eighteenth birthday – the organisation was founded in Dublin back in 2005 – we’re reflecting on our journey to adulthood, and the changes
Partnership with Helios Towers
Helios Towers is a leading multinational independent telecommunications infrastructure company, focused on driving the growth of mobile communications across Africa and the Middle East. As
MOU signed with Makueni County
Camara Education Kenya and the County Government of Makueni signed a new Memorandum of Understanding at a meeting presided over by Makueni County Deputy Governor
We Made It!
Camara’s team of riders all successfully completed the challenging London to Brighton bike ride last weekend – making it up the fearsome Ditchling Beacon at
Progress in Tigray
Some great news from our colleagues in Ethiopia, as our first rehabilitation project in the Tigray region following the conflict there has been completed. The
Automation Anywhere CEO visits Tanzania
The chief executive and co-founder of Automation Anywhere, Mihir Shukla, recently visited Moshi Technical School in Shirimatunda, Tanzania. Automation Anywhere develops intelligent automation software used
Camara Education Ethiopia signed a new project agreement with the Federal Ministry of Education
Camara Education Ethiopia recently signed a new agreement with the Federal Ministry of Education (MoE). The project, titled “Unleashing the Power of ICT in Ethiopian
Camara Education and British Council Ethiopia
Educating the Whole Family Camara Education Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education and British Council Ethiopia has installed e-learning labs in seven
Turning Roses into Computers
Sher High School in Ziway, Ethiopia, has received not one but two brand-new e-learning centres, thanks to generous funding from the Dutch Flower Foundation and
Aiming for Leadership
Meyram sits with her friends in the bustling e-learning lab in Semera Girls’ Boarding School. Outside the morning temperature is reaching 40 degrees, but inside
Youth skills scholarships in Zambia
The Kabwe School of Continuing Education in Kabwe, about 140km north of Lusaka, Zambia, functions both as a traditional school and a skills institute, offering
Christmas Challenge Update
Our Christmas Challenge campaign at the end of 2022 raised almost £55,000 to help rehabilitate schools that had been devastated by the conflict in northern
World Environment Day: June 5th
Slash your e-waste and make a positive contribution to the world In the digital age, technology has become an integral part of our lives. As
Dell Technologies Partnership update
The second phase of our latest project in partnership with Dell Technologies in Ethiopia was completed in April, as the tenth school was connected to
Empowering Female Students through Digital Literacy
Camara Education Ethiopia in partnership with British Council Ethiopia Camara Education Ethiopia has been collaborating with the British Council in Ethiopia on a project involving
Opportunities for out-of-school youth
Naboye Combined School in Kafue, Zambia, runs afternoon classes for students who have failed their Grade 9 exams, giving them the chance to retake and
EARTH DAY: TACKLING E-WASTE
April 22nd marks Earth Day, promoting sustainability as the path to prosperity for humanity and business alike. E-waste is a huge global problem – more
We’re Hiring!
Camara Education is celebrating its 18th birthday this year and our continuing mission offers an opportunity for a committed sales professional to join our team
Leadership Training supported by Dell Technologies
As part of our ongoing partnership with Dell Technologies, we’ve been providing school leadership training in both Ethiopia and Kenya. Head teachers and senior administrators
International Day of Women & Girls in Science
“We can all do our part to unleash our world’s enormous untapped talent – starting with filling classrooms, laboratories, and boardrooms with women scientists” UN
A Container of Computers
The latest consignment of computers has arrived at our offices in Mombasa, Kenya, part of our ongoing partnership with Dell Technologies to bring educational technology
Kurasini School sponsorship
We’ve recently completed an eLearning centre installation at Kurasini Secondary School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The work was carried out thanks to Helios Towers
TECH FOR ALL: our partnership with Lenovo
Olympia Park Secondary School is based in Lusaka, Zambia. It currently caters for 3309 students who are completing their secondary education from Grade 8 up
Christmas Challenge: the results are in
A huge thank-you to everyone who donated to our 2022 Big Give Christmas Challenge. With your help we raised over £50,000. That means we’ll be
Christmas Challenge 2022
We’re proud that Camara has been selected again to take part in the 2022 Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s largest match funding campaign. Every
eLearning Centre and Girls’ ICT club launched
On Tuesday 18th October, an official opening ceremony at Uhamiaji school in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, saw the unveiling of our latest eLearning centre,
STUDENT TESTIMONIES
Sometimes it is good to remind ourselves why we do the work we do, so here are some stories from users of our ICT club
FINASTRA AND CAMARA KENYA PARTNERSHIP
Finastra is the largest pure-play software vendor that serves the entire financial services industry. We’ve teamed up with them to process their retired laptops and
KENYA’S 2022 INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Camara Kenya has for years been providing opportunities for interns from educational institutions across the country. University and college students taking courses related to information
TEACHER TRAINING IN KENYA
The computers we provide are little use unless we have teachers who know how to use them and to get the best results for their
Guest Article – Tech for Good: How Technology Is Helping the Less Fortunate
As the gap between the rich and poor continues to widen, there’s no shortage of people willing to help, whether through charity or innovation. But
Christmas Challenge – an update on our progress
Regular maintenance of hardware and teacher capability are two key aspects in ensuring that students in schools supported with computers from Camara get the maximum
Shimelis Habte – 15th school where an e-learning centre was developed in partnership with Dell Technologies
Shimelis Habte Secondary was a school previously supported by Dell Technologies and Camara in 2018. The elearning centre installed at the time consisted of 20
Kenya Private School Association (KPSA) 25th Annual Conference
Sheikh Khalifa School representatives at Camara Education Stand In an effort to advance the quality of education through technology, Camara Education Kenya alongside other partners
Dell Remote Server
Remote monitoring is up and running. In Ethiopia our partnership with Dell Technologies has enabled us to set up a high-end Dell server to monitor
Hack to the Future
A team of students from Asco Secondary School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reached the final of the Finastra “Hack to the Future” youth hackathon, competing
The Big Give update
Three months into the new year, we wanted to update you on how your contribution to our Big Give Christmas Challenge appeal is being used
Community ICT Innovation Hub Inaugurated
A new computer lab at Ukia Community Information and ICT Centre (CIC) in Makueni County, Kenya, was officially opened last week by Makueni County Secretary,
IFWAGI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Ifwagi Secondary School is a government school located in Mufindi, in the Iringa region of the Tanzanian Southern Highlands. It has more than 200 students
DESPITE ISSUES, ETHIOPIA HITS TARGETS
Our Ethiopian hub faced a host of problems delivering services in 2021, chief among them the ongoing problems caused by Covid 19 and the country’s
More equipment for Zambia
Following multiple delays due to shipping congestion, our latest container of computer equipment finally arrived in Lusaka on Saturday 4th December. This container was eagerly
CONTAINER OF COMPUTERS ARRIVES IN KENYA
2021 is coming to an end in style for Camara Education Kenya, with the arrival of a container containing 500 computers at our office in
CAMARA EDUCATION SUPPORTS KENYA VISION 2030
Kenya Vision 2030 is the long-term development blueprint for the country and is motivated by a collective aspiration for a better society by the year
CAMARA KENYA’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Camara Education Kenya has for years been providing opportunities for interns from various educational institutions across the country. University and college students taking courses related
Africa Climate Week 2021
Africa Climate Week 2021, a virtual event, will bring together countries and organisations to showcase climate action in Africa ahead of COP26. Learn More about
FINASTRA PARTNERSHIP
Finastra is the largest pure-play software vendor that serves the entire financial services industry. It recently teamed up with Camara Education to process retired laptops and
CAMARA ETHIOPIA HEAD COMPLETES PRESTIGIOUS US FELLOWSHIP
Camara Ethiopia’s country manager, Biniam Yayehyirad Kitaw, has recently completed a prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. This is the flagship program of
CAMARA STARS ON THE GREEN ELEPHANT SHOW
The latest Green Elephant environmental podcast focuses on Camara Education, with our very own Danny Walls and Anita McWilliams being interviewed by host, Mike Saville.
LAUNCHING OUR NEW WEBSITE
Camara is proud to be launching a new website which more fully reflects the work we do in Africa and our new secure partnerships for
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WORLD: WORKING IN THE COVID ERA
Camara and our ITAD partners are fully open for IT collections, and ready to work with you to ensure Covid-secure processes. As workplaces open up
AFRICA CODE WEEK WINNER ANNOUNCED
Ten-year-old Soliyana, from Ethiopia, has won the Africa Code Week contest against competition from much older students across the continent. Camara Ethiopia partnered with Africa
HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY CAMARA
Camara was founded in Dublin in November 2005, so we have just celebrated our 15th birthday. We’re proud of our achievements in those fifteen years: over
International Day of Education 2021
Happy International Day of Education! Here at Camara Education, we believe that poverty is unacceptable in the 21st century and that one of the most efficient
COVID-19 Update
We would like to inform all our donors that we are doing our best to continue offering our services during these unprecedented times. There may
International e-Waste Day 2019
14th October marks the second international e-Waste Day to promote the correct disposal of e-waste around the world. 50 million tonnes of e-waste were generated
New agreement signed with Ethiopian Ministry of Education
We are delighted to report that in April we signed a new partnership agreement with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education (MoE). Some details of the
Midlands Science Festival
Science Week is a nationwide initiative to ignite interest, engagement and uptake in STEM subjects in Irish schools, universities and educational centres. It ran this
NetHope Global Summit Comes to Dublin
David Martyn, our Global Impact & Learning Manager, presented at the NetHope Global Summit held in Dublin recently. Read his account of that here: The Nethope
2017 Impact & Learning Outcomes
2017 Impact & Learning Outcomes In 2017, Camara Education worked with 1,595 Educational Institutions, trained 7,199 educators and installed over 14,287 computers in Ethiopia, Kenya,
The magic of ESB Creative Tech Fest
The magic of ESB Creative Tech Fest November 1st saw the ESB Creative Tech Fest return to The Foundry at Google in Dublin. This is the
Impacting Learners’ performance in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (STEM) subjects in SNNPR, Ethiopia
Impacting Learners’ performance in STEM subjects in SNNPR, Ethiopia On Friday October 26th, the Camara Education fully funded project called: “Impacting Learners’ performance in Science,
Good Governance Awards in Ireland – we are shortlisted!
Excited to announce that we are shortlisted as finalists in the 2018 Good Governance Awards in Ireland! Learn more about the awards at https://goodgovernanceawards.ie/about/ Stay
Jean Cox-Kearns – 1st 6 months inside Camara Education
It is almost 10 years since Camara Education first came onto my radar. At that time Cormac Lynch Camara’s founder approached me where I worked
Google give over €500,000 to support Camara and Foróige to double TechSpace sites in youth clubs across Ireland
Training & Support to be offered to Youth Workers and Foróige senior managers Camara Education Ireland which runs the national TechSpace network, has received a
UK Social Enterprise Awards – Camara Education is a finalist!
Delighted to share the exciting news that Camara has been shortlisted for the 2018 UK Social Enterprise Awards in two categories: International Impact and Environmental
Two schools in Kajiado County, Kenya, benefit from e-learning project led by Camara Education in conjunction with Dell and Computer Aid
Nairobi, September 6, 2018: Camara Education has been working with Kenyan schools for over ten years, providing ICT skills and hardware to teachers and
Insights from a first time visitor to Africa
As Volunteer & Communications Manager I recently had the great pleasure of travelling to Ethiopia. I got to visit and talk with some students and
Parting thoughts from John, our outgoing CEO
As I finish my near eight year career with Camara Education, our wonderful communications team have asked me for one final blog. How can I
Launch of new e-learning centre in Shimelis Habte Secondary School in Addis Ababa
We recently launched a new elearning centre in Shimelis Habte Secondary School in Addis Ababa. This was done in conjunction with our partner Dell who
TECHFÉILE 2018
Inspirational and celebratory day for the young people and educators who participate in the TechSpace Programme The first TechFéile event, took place at Limerick School
UNESCO Mobile Learning Week
The last week in March was a busy one in Camara Education with Steven, our Head of Income and Partnerships, and Mathieu, our Head of
New Year, New Innovation: Educators Begin Level 8 Certificate in Digital Creativity at Maynooth University
In January, Camara Education Ireland celebrated an exceptional milestone with the start of the ‘NUI Certificate in Digital Creativity in Youth Settings’, designed and delivered
Demissew Bekele
Demissew became the Chief Advisor of Camara Ethiopia in 2011, and prior to this, was instrumental in Camara’s establishment in Ethiopia. He worked for the
Highlights from our 2016 M&E exercise
In 2016, Camara Education worked with 1,031 schools, trained 7,816 educators and distributed over 10,600 computers. As a result, 225,542 learners were impacted through our
President of Ireland Presides over Presentation of Camara’s 100,000th computer to local school in Dublin
Camara Education was abuzz with excitement this week, when President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina paid a visit, to preside over the presentation
Digital and STEM Stars Rising: 300 Young People celebrated at Creative Tech Fest national showcase and awards
National showcase and awards with over 300 young people recognised for their achievements in STEM and Digital Media with a performance by Delorentos. Creative Tech
The Importance of Teaching Coding
With the advent of the upcoming Africa Code Week (ACW) which is going to be rolling out across the African continent, we wanted to give
Camara’s Impact on Education in Ethiopia
With the advent of newer and better technology in the education sector coming through to schools and classrooms across the world, Camara Education has been
Camara Education Annual Report 2016
Camara Education is delighted to announce the launch of our Camara Education Annual Report 2016 detailing some of our biggest landmarks and partnerships from the last year
Dell funded eLearning centre broadening horizons for Kenyan students and teachers
A recent visit to Mombasa, Kenya allowed Camara Education’s Maria O’Brien encounter first hand the impact technology enhanced education has on students; one school in
Camara Education’s impact brought to life in interview with 13 year old Florence
Florence Kambole is 13 years old. She lives within “walkable distance” of her school- Chitanda Primary in Matero, Lusaka, Zambia. It was here that she
Kisuani Youth Polytechnic educating thousands with the help of Camara Education Kenya
Kisuani Youth Polytechnic (K.Y.P) was established in 1968 in Majengo, Kenya. K.Y.P has delightedly grown from strength to strength over time and in 1990 it
Camara teams up with Google
Camara’s ambitious plans to empower 3 million disadvantaged students supported by Google.org €560,000 grant to fund outreach in 70 schools in Ireland and Kenya Monday,
Camara Education Advisory on Ransomware Attack
The worldwide impact of the WannaCry Ransomware attack is a stark reminder of the need to ensure all systems are updated regularly.
Journey to Africa – Part 2
In the second of a series of blogs written by journalist Jamie Ball on a recent trip to Africa on behalf of Camara Education read
Coding and creativity collide
Coding and creativity collide: Young people to take on robotics, electronics and the arts in major new nationwide initiative. National Youth Council, Camara Education Ireland
Journey to Africa – Part 1
This blog is one of a series of four, written by Jamie Ball, a freelance journalist who travelled to Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania on behalf
iKnowledge Phase 2
We are delighted to say that Phase 2 of iKnowledge in Tanzania is well underway. iKnowledge is a collaborative technology-enhanced learning project which aims to
Camara Education launches its 2017-2020 Strategy
Today Camara Education together with Lord Puttnam, Ireland’s Digital Champion and John Lonergan Former Governor of Mountjoy, launched its
Over 200 Young People Celebrate Creativity with TechSpace
On Friday 4th November, over 200 young people from youth clubs and schools across Ireland gathered in anticipation at the Google Foundry for the celebration
Global Applause for our Volunteers
On this, International Volunteer Day 2016, Camara Education would like to pay tribute to the dedication of our volunteers who enable us to deliver such