Basic Ict

ICT Lab

On Monday 2nd May 2011, Dzikwa Trust Fund opened its new ICT Block for orphaned children in Dzivarasekwa. The Ambassador of Finland to Zimbabwe, Mrs. Sinikka Antila opened the new facility, together with Managing Director of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, Mr. Jonas Mushosho and District Education Supervisor, Mr. K.J. Kagoro, in a festive ceremony held at the Dzikwa Activity Centre. The new ICT Block consists of a fully functional classroom for 20 students and a teacher, and of a small Internet access point, which is the first one in the densely Dzivarasekwa area.

Bridging the Digital Divide

Dzikwa Trust Fund provides free access to computers, internet & technology training courses, including basic computer skills, web browsing, digital entrepreneurship & coding, for vulnerable children & youth.

Dzikwa Trust has been providing support to vulnerable individuals by offering comprehensive ICT skills training. The ICT program offered by Dzikwa Trust currently places emphasis on essential foundational ICT skills, ensuring that all beneficiaries receive instruction in Scratch programming, ICDL, and computer science. Scratch programming, generously sponsored by Harare International School, is taught to primary students, as well as students in forms 1 and 2. Additionally, commercial ICDL training is provided to beneficiaries whose fees have been covered by sponsors. Furthermore, computer science education is incorporated into the curriculum for all students pursuing ICT studies (HEXCO, ZIMSEC) within the school.