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Powering a path to digital learning.

PEF works with public secondary schools to expand access to solar-powered computer labs, digital resources, and practical skills.

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POTENTIAL ENHANCEMENT FOUNDATION

Potential Enhancement Foundation (PEF) is a registered non-governmental organization in Tanzania. We help awaken students’ potential by providing solar-powered computer laboratories, digital learning resources, internet access, and training to public secondary schools in underserved communities.

About PEF

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

Our Vision is All students in Tanzania experiencing the joys of technology: efficient production, easy access to information and communication.

Our Mission

To use technology to enhance education and stimulate the development of students in Tanzania while respecting and incorporating values of the local culture.

What We Do

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.

Computers and digital resources for research, exam preparation, and digital literacy.
Solar power and classroom wiring for reliable access to clean energy.
Internet connectivity for online learning materials.
Teacher and student training to support everyday learning.

From classroom readiness to digital learning

Prepare and secure the learning space.
Install solar power and electrical wiring.
Deliver, configure, and test computers.
Connect digital resources and internet.
Train users and hand over the laboratory.
Support learning, maintenance, and reporting.

School progress · 2026

September updates report implementation at Awet, Mang’ola, Qurus, Kansay, and Gyekrum Lambo.

Qurus: a connected lab supports access to past examination papers and subject research.
Kansay: documented preparation, delivery, and installation led to a laboratory ready for use.
Gyekrum Lambo: internet connectivity work was completed despite difficult field conditions.

View 2026 school enrolment

2026 School Enrolment

28 schools · 10,588 students

School enrolment in 2026
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

Every lab has a local story

Explore the people, practical skills, and school communities behind PEF’s digital-learning programme.

Banjika · Skills made practical

Computer studies have helped me develop practical skills. I can design certificates, forms, and schedules for different events.
Emiliana Constantine · Form Three student, Banjika Secondary School

Qurus · Digital resources for exam preparation

Students use the connected computer laboratory to find and practise past national examination papers, research their subjects, and learn together. Access to digital resources supports their preparation for national examinations.

Kansay · From preparation to a ready laboratory

The school’s journey brought together classroom preparation, equipment delivery, unpacking with teachers, system setup, and a computer laboratory ready for use.

Gyekrum Lambo · Connecting a remote school

Internet-connectivity work was completed despite challenging field conditions, extending access to online learning resources.

Kilimamoja · Regular learning and Computer Science

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.

Baray Khusumay · Preparing the learning space

The school community prepared a secure computer classroom, tables, and chairs as the foundation for its digital-learning installation.

Learning in action · Kainam Rhotia

A glimpse of a Computer Science class at Kainam Rhotia Secondary School.

Open the class video

School life & installation gallery

Students learning with computers and teacher guidance at Kilimamoja Secondary School — Kilimamoja · Learning with teacher guidance

Students at computers in Kilimamoja Secondary School’s laboratory — Kilimamoja · Inside the computer laboratory

Kilimamoja Secondary School entrance sign — Kilimamoja · The school community

Kilimatembo school community with solar panels and computer equipment — Kilimatembo · Solar power and digital-learning equipment

Support a School — contact us about computers, solar power, training, or internet sponsorship.

Our Programs

KDP

The Karatu District Program brings solar-powered computer laboratories and digital learning resources to public secondary schools in Karatu District.

SPARC+

SPARC+ expands existing SPARC laboratories with additional computers and increased solar power capacity, giving more students access to digital learning.

SPARC

We use solar-powered, Raspberry Pi computers and offline digital educational materials.

Pioneer

An affordable teaching tool that uses a single Raspberry Pi computer loaded with digital educational content to support classroom learning.

50+

PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN SCHOOLS IN TANZANIA

30,000+

STUDENTS & TEACHERS HAVE A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE AT THEIR FINGERTIPS

49%

OF SURVEYED GRADUATES CONTINUED THEIR EDUCATION

58%

OF SURVEYED GRADUATES EMPLOYED DUE TO COMPUTER TRAINING

Feedback From Our Beneficiaries

I would like to thank Powering Potential for their donation of computer lab at our school, we are now enjoying the benefits of technology in our learning process"

I look forward to fully utilizing the computers to learn and expand my knowledge, thanks to the lessons and other useful programs loaded on the computer. Indeed, installation of the computers marks a milestone in my academic journey at Nanenane Secondary School. My dream is to become a doctor and I hope to access a lot of useful information that is in line with the national secondary school curriculum. The PEF and our school management deserve a pat on the back for installation of this technology"