NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 13, 2024 / Logitech
Logitech is proud to announce its partnership with TechLit Africa, a technology nonprofit that teaches digital skills to students in rural African schools. Logitech and TechLit Africa have joined forces to support technological development by distributing Logitech products to children currently participating in TechLit’s program.
TechLit was founded by two software engineers. Nelly Cheboi, a native Kenyan who grew up in poverty, and Tyler Cinnamon, a self-taught programmer who grew up immersed in technology. Recognized as part of the Logitech MX series #WomenWhoMasterNelly is an inspiration to Logitech as it continues its mission to bring more Kenyans into the digital economy and develop effective, scalable solutions to poverty.
“Growing up in poverty myself, I’m a firm believer in the power of remote work and outsourcing to lift communities out of poverty and give them meaningful careers,” said Nelly Cheboi, founder of TechLit Africa. “This work, however, requires significant investment and it can be difficult to find genuine backers. When we went out into the world to present this story and realized that it would not be as easy as we expected, Logitech came along. Logitech supported our mission every step of the way, especially for the children, many of these children may not have the best uniforms and their families may struggle to make ends meet, but from education and training.Technology-wise, they use and learning from the most advanced devices, this means so much to them, because it shows that someone has invested in their future and that the poverty they are experiencing is only temporary.”
Honored to donate new and “open box” products to TechLit Africa, these products, often with outdated branding, damaged boxes or potentially returnable items, are fully functional but otherwise likely to be recycled before end of life. This program extends the life cycle in a sustainable way that benefits the environment and communities – in this case schools in underserved areas.
As an additional initiative with TechLit, the #WomenWhoMaster movement, led by Logitech MX, supports TechLit Africa’s mission to eradicate poverty in Kenya through technical literacy by funding all computer classes at Logiri School.
“We always strive to give back to communities in a meaningful and sustainable way. TechLit is an incredible organization that does so much to positively impact children in Africa, and we are honored to support these efforts,” said Elaine Laird. Head of People & Culture at Logitech. “Providing in this way, while also extending the life cycle of our open-box products, not only reduces our own carbon footprint, but also helps provide opportunities for advancement in technology for all.”
As of 2021, TechLit works with 33 schools, across Kenya and Uganda, giving over 10,000 children opportunities to learn a variety of programs and gain technical skills that will place them in family-sustaining jobs and brighter future. TechLit provides the technology, curriculum and teachers, while the schools cover the local operations, making the projects sustainable and long-term.
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