We design and implement solar-powered computer laboratories in public secondary schools across Tanzania. PEF works with school communities and Powering Potential to expand access to technology and practical learning.
Each laboratory brings together school-community preparation, PEF’s technical work, and support from Powering Potential.
September updates report implementation at Awet, Mang’ola, Qurus, Kansay, and Gyekrum Lambo.
28 schools · 10,588 students
| School | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diego | 240 | 290 | 530 |
| Gyekrum Lambo | 99 | 147 | 246 |
| Domel | 238 | 321 | 559 |
| Banjika | 184 | 261 | 445 |
| Slahhamo | 155 | 173 | 328 |
| Qangdend | 167 | 187 | 354 |
| Oldeani | 352 | 469 | 821 |
| Florian | 89 | 582 | 671 |
| Kilimatembo | 109 | 155 | 264 |
| Kilimamoja | 203 | 256 | 459 |
| Chaenda | 146 | 315 | 461 |
| Gyekrum Arusha | 259 | 337 | 596 |
| Upper Kitete | 163 | 190 | 353 |
| Kainam Rhotia | 100 | 148 | 248 |
| Endabash | 100 | 252 | 352 |
| Qaru | 115 | 195 | 310 |
| M/Sumawe | 102 | 121 | 223 |
| Marang | 83 | 196 | 279 |
| Baray | 274 | 357 | 631 |
| Wel Wel | 194 | 215 | 409 |
| Awet | 195 | 270 | 465 |
| Mang’ola | 173 | 249 | 422 |
| Orboshan | 93 | 85 | 178 |
| Kansay | 125 | 197 | 322 |
| Baray Khusumayi | 35 | 83 | 118 |
| Edith Gvora | 52 | 53 | 105 |
| Qurus | 104 | 146 | 250 |
| Lake Eyasi | 73 | 116 | 189 |
| Total | 4222 | 6366 | 10,588 |
Explore the people, practical skills, and school communities behind PEF’s digital-learning programme.
Computer studies have helped me develop practical skills. I can design certificates, forms, and schedules for different events.
Reaching Qurus Secondary School means travelling along a challenging rocky road. PEF delivered and installed a solar-powered computer laboratory, bringing digital learning resources and internet access to this remote school community.
Students use the computers and internet to find and practise past national examination papers, conduct academic research, and strengthen their understanding of different subjects. The September 2026 update documented students working together and receiving guidance as they prepared for their national examinations.
Some students walk long distances to school. To support study, the community prepared overnight shelter in classrooms and contributed maize and greens for meals. These efforts show the determination surrounding the school’s learning journey.
The new laboratory adds another resource to that shared commitment, giving students more ways to practise, explore, and learn.
The school’s journey brought together classroom preparation, equipment delivery, unpacking with teachers, system setup, and a computer laboratory ready for use.
Internet-connectivity work was completed despite challenging field conditions, extending access to online learning resources.
The solar-powered laboratory supports practical computer skills and access to digital learning materials. Fourteen students—seven girls and seven boys—registered for the 2026 national Computer Science examination, with two 80-minute teaching periods each week.
The school community prepared a secure computer classroom, tables, and chairs as the foundation for its digital-learning installation.
A glimpse of a Computer Science class at Kainam Rhotia Secondary School.
Support a School — contact us about computers, solar power, training, or internet sponsorship.
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN SCHOOLS IN TANZANIA
STUDENTS & TEACHERS HAVE A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE AT THEIR FINGERTIPS
OF SURVEYED GRADUATES CONTINUED THEIR EDUCATION
OF SURVEYED GRADUATES EMPLOYED DUE TO COMPUTER TRAINING
