Journal
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Chapter Spotlight: Sai Shettar
Meet Sai: “World Computer Exchange has allowed me to develop my leadership skills and meet new people while allowing me to help reduce the educational barriers underrepresented students around the world face.” In this edition of our quarterly newsletter, we are delighted to introduce you to someone who plays a vital role in our mission
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Empowering GenZ: Victoria Yorke’s Journey in Tech and Advocacy
World Computer Exchange sat down with Victoria Yorke, a 16 year old tech prodigy with her own startup, DCAP. She describes herself on LinkedIn as “a Full stack developer// WordPress developer// Tech Trainer// and Top 100 Young Change Makers in West Africa. I bring a keen eye for design and a passion for delivering seamless
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Introducing Board Member Alex Higuera
We’re happy to feature our very own Alex Higuera, a dedicated member of our Board of Directors at World Computer Exchange (WCE). With a strong background in nonprofits and a deep understanding of EdTech, Alex brings valuable insights and contributions to WCE’s mission. In addition to her role at WCE, Alex is a seasoned senior
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Impactful Education in the Ivory Coast
World Computer Exchange provided 22 computer sets in its first shipment to the Ivory Coast last year, making it the 54th country where we have sent computers. This shipment was in partnership with Impactful Education, a community-based organization driven to create transformative ripple effects across communities, engaging youth as leaders and influencing positive change through
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Inspired Girl
Her Experience with Inspire Girls This girl from Zambia, a former student of Misheck’s, sent us a short video talking about what Coding Bootcamp / Inspire Girls did for her. “As girls really need more such electronic gadgets such as, smart phones, tablets, laptops, because they enable us, learn different digital skills, we are able
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Behind the Scenes with Suzanne Grant Lewis
At the World Computer Exchange, we know our organization depends on its team members. Today, we shine a spotlight on Suzanne Grant Lewis. Suzanne’s remarkable journey, and extensive experience in the world of international education have made her an important contributor to our organization. Her experience spans various prestigious institutions: Stanford University for her PhD
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Spotlight: MISHECK MUTUZANA
WHO IS MISHECK MUTUZANA? Intelligent, inspiring, and impressionable. These three words describe Misheck Mutuzana, a jack of all trades from Zambia working to expand its education system. As World Computer Exchange’s Field Associate, he is responsible for coordinating Inspire Girls coding boot camps and helping get more computers in schools. To date, has trained 250
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New Technology Innovation Center in Ghana Honors Timothy Anderson
Here are the happy teachers who attended a workshop at the new technology innovation center in the Old Odonasi Village in Ghana for several primary schools serving 440 students and 30 teachers. The center was built by Empathy FX International and has 80 computers that were sent from WCE. They are naming one of their
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The Woman Behind Inspire Girls Zimbabwe
Meet Lindiwe Ellen Pilime Just about a year ago, WCE sat down with Lindiwe Pilime to discuss her experience as the project manager of the Inspire Girls program based in Zimbabwe. She plays a vital role in ensuring the bootcamps are running smoothly and every student is getting the most out of her experience. Lindiwe
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Coffee with a Leader
Curious about the leaders in WCE? This issue’s coffee chat features Ayesha Hassan, a WCE Board Member, former Vice President Stakeholder Relations at the Internet Society and former Senior Policy Manager/Executive at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), to discuss her career in tech, the Internet, involvement in WCE, and advice for the next generation.