About thirty children have been trained by Samuel Polley, Country Representative for Coderdojo, volunteers from Airtel Ghana and iSpaceAirtelto build creative projects of their own using digital technology.
Airtel Ghana collaborated with Coderdojo, a global network of free computer programming clubs (Dojos) for young people to commence its first Coding session in Ghana.
The Country Representative of Coderdojo, Samuel Polleywas optimistic that Ghana can become a Technological Hub with initiatives such as Airtel’s Evolve with STEM and Coderdojo which teaches young people coding and programming.
Samuel Polley indicated that he will extend the initiative to other parts of the country to benefit many more young people.
He said Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment and drive to demystify the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with a coding session to teach pupils of La Wireless Cluster of Schools and its environs.
He said Dojos provides fun, free and social open learning environments where young people can meet others with similar interest and develop 21st century skills.
Commenting on thecollaboration, the Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs of Airtel Ghana, Hannah Agbozo said,“Learning the principles of coding and how to code can help students become experts in technology and be empowered to use technology to solve societal problems. This is what drives Airtel Ghana’s STEM initiative; to use technology to drive and accelerate the development of Africa”.
By: Leticia Ohene-Asiedu