UNICEF and GPE Fuel Zimbabwe’s Digital Education with $1.2M ICT Device Donation to 113 Schools

By Ross Moyo

UNICEF has handed over 815 laptops, 708 projectors, and 2,112 tablets to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, marking a significant step toward strengthening equitable access to quality digital learning. The devices, valued at approximately $1.2 million, will be distributed to 113 disadvantaged schools across seven districts in Manicaland and Matabeleland South provinces.

The initiative aims to integrate information and communication technologies (ICTs) in teaching and learning, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.

“By providing ICT devices, UNICEF and partners are completing the full set of infrastructure necessary for effective digital learning, enabling schools to maximize the use of the Learning Passport platform,” said Fiachra McAsey, UNICEF Zimbabwe Representative Acting-In-Charge.

The handover marks an important milestone in ensuring all children, regardless of location, have access to quality digital learning. Structured teacher training will accompany the device distribution, focusing on pedagogical integration of digital tools and practical classroom application.

The initiative is supported by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and aims to strengthen equitable access to quality digital learning in Zimbabwe.

The devices will be distributed to schools in seven districts, benefiting approximately 50,000 students and 1,000 teachers.

The initiative is expected to drive growth in Zimbabwe’s digital education sector, promoting digital literacy and empowering students with skills for the 21st century.

UNICEF and GPE’s partnership demonstrates their commitment to promoting quality education and digital inclusion in Zimbabwe.