Anera

In a rapidly evolving world that demands digital literacy, many children within marginalized communities find themselves lagging behind because they lack access to essential tools like computers and classes on how to use them. In Jordan’s marginalized communities and refugee camps, many families struggling to make a living simply cannot afford them. Anera’s Education and Digital Literacy project in Jordan’s refugee camps is a lifeline, offering comprehensive computer education and digital literacy training and providing laptops and other equipment. Empowering students with essential computer skills is providing them with the tools to navigate a digital future in Jordan’s job market. During the Covid pandemic in 2021, Anera partnered with Thaki, a digital education non-profit organization, to provide laptops preloaded with an array of educational materials and resources to refugees and vulnerable host community students and their teachers. The pilot program was such a success that Anera expanded it through next...