By Yusufu Abu Sesay<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Orange Foundation on Thursday 30th April, 2026 has strengthened its commitment to digital inclusion and quality education in Sierra Leone through the donation of Digital School Kits to pupils of Regent Square Primary School and Regent Square Municipal School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The donated digital school kits included Laptops, iPads\/tablets headphones, speakers, wifi, routers, digital cameras and modems used to access and support digital learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking at the event, Orange Sierra Leone CEO, Aicha Toure emphasized that the Digital School Kits initiative is designed to bridge the digital divide affecting millions of children across Africa who still lack access to digital learning tools and internet connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the CEO, the initiative has already reached 16 African countries, benefiting about 1,400 schools and more than 500,000 pupils across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn Sierra Leone, the Orange Foundation has proudly donated 44 sets of Digital School Kits over the past year, benefiting more than 30,000 pupils in six districts nationwide,\u201d CEO stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She described the kits as more than just technological devices, noting that they serve as gateways to knowledge, imagination, creativity, and future opportunities for young learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese Digital School Kits are more than devices; they are gateways to knowledge, imagination, and the future,\u201d she said, encouraging pupils to use the tools to explore new subjects and broaden their horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CEO expressed gratitude to the teachers pointing out that the digital resources would support and enhance classroom instruction while making lessons more engaging and interactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During an interactive session with pupils, Director of Orange Foundation, Annie Wunnie Katta engaged children in conversations about their future ambitions, with several pupils expressing dreams of becoming nurses, lawyers, and doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Madam Katta used the opportunity to stress the importance of combining traditional education with digital literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe understand that in the future, digital skills will be very important for children moving into tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is why we are here today to donate digital school equipment that will give you the opportunity to explore, think, build, and be successful,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She encouraged pupils to see the equipment as tools for building their futures and urged teachers to integrate the kits into daily teaching activities to move beyond traditional classroom methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She further reminded the children that success is not determined by one\u2019s background or school, but by access to opportunity and dedication to learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt does not matter where you are or which school you attend. What matters is that you have access to the same opportunities and tools that privileged children have,\u201d she told the pupils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Conrad Sackey reflected on his personal connection to Regent Square Municipal School, describing himself as a proud former pupil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRight here on this very school ground, a small boy once sat wide-eyed, uncertain, and full of questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, that same small boy stands before you as a man,\u201d the minister said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He recounted his humble beginnings and underscored the life-changing power of education, noting that his own journey from a classroom pupil to national leadership was made possible through access to learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEducation transforms lives, and because it transforms lives, opportunity must be shared,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He described the Digital School Kits as modern educational tools capable of preparing pupils for a future where digital literacy will be essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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