IT Schools Africa is now The ITSA Digital Trust

ITSA is celebrating 20 years!

Plus the launch of our new Social Value business club. Leaders in business, education and local government have confirmed that they will be joining us for this celebration, as well as the Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire. Invitations are still being sent.  Have you received yours?  If not, read on. Says Geoffrey Newsome, Chief Executive of The ITSA … Read more

GRCC partners with ITSA

“We are deeply thankful to The ITSA Digital Trust for their support in championing digital inclusion and equity throughout Gloucestershire. The need for digital access in our county cannot be overstated—many individuals and families, particularly in rural and underserved areas, face significant barriers in connecting to essential services, education, and employment opportunities. In today’s society, … Read more

Celebrating ITSA’s 20th anniversary

Achievements since 2004. 20 years of inspiring brighter futures. With your generous support, we are proud to have achieved:6.3 million learners given access to IT1,900 teachers trained in IT in Africa1,400 volunteers welcomed at ITSA38,000 UK learners given digital skills support36 IT labs installed in Africa The continuation of our work to supply computers and digital … Read more

Dear Friends,

What an exciting few months we have had since our Spring newsletter!  Among other successes, we have shipped another container of refurbished computers to Zimbabwe for use in schools, installed 2 IT labs in schools in Malawi, finalised arrangements with an additional partner in Kenya and welcomed 3 more high-quality Trustees.  Our success reminds us … Read more

IT Teacher Training Project

We aim to improve the digital proficiencies of teachers and students in Zambia and Zimbabwe and help to integrate the use of ICT into teaching and learning of all subjects. We aim to maximise the benefit of the computers that we have provided. The need: Schools lack the resources to provide digital training for teachers. … Read more

New school IT lab installed in Malawi

ITSA has now completed the installation of its 35th IT lab at Chimphalika Community Day Secondary School in the Dedza District, Malawi.  Previously, the school of 436 students had only 1 working computer. Our project entailed renovating a classroom, installing a 31-computer lab in the room and providing IT training to the school’s teachers.  The new … Read more

Volunteering: Journeys of Giving Back

In a world increasingly reliant on technology, individuals who choose to contribute their time and skills to organisations which are dedicated to bridging the digital divide, play a crucial role in shaping a more inclusive future.Martin (pictured above) and ITSA’s other valued volunteers are the unsung heroes who volunteer for ITSA’s charitable team, giving their time … Read more

DigiBus Update

The DigiBus Project:   “The ‘digital divide’ currently happening in society is frequently talked about but it’s not until it happens to you that you realise how disabling and uncomfortable and potentially dangerous this situation is. I am one of the lucky ones who found a team that could help me. This is such an important resource.Please … Read more

Data Security is our top priority

The ITSA Digital Trust gives the highest priority to data security. We know that our equipmentdonors do, too. We promise that we will completely erase all data on the hard drives of thedesktop computers and laptops. Which are donated to us. Our procedure Step 1: Tracking – On receipt, each donated desktop computer and laptop … Read more

Dear Friends,

‘Win-win’ is so ‘old school’.  At ITSA we aim for win-win-win-win…  In other words, we want to help as many people (and the environment) as much we can, including: Everyone who supports ITSA and who is supported by ITSA becomes part of a circle which raises the quality of life of everyone else in the … Read more