Laptops for Learning Nigeria, Lagos
Laptops for Learning Nigeria (L4L) is a non-profit enterprise which aims to acquire, distribute and plan the strategic use of screenbased technology for primary schoolchildren and their teachers in urban and rural communities, providing learning opportunities that will allow Nigerian youth to embrace the 21st century. This initiative has been aided by the A. G. Leventis Foundation for the past two years, enabling L4L to establish a Clubhouse in a state primary school supported by the Lagos Mainland Local Government, targeting the least privileged children and their teachers. The programme, which is also assisted by the Ministry of Education and the local government, includes teacher training, Clubhouse renovations, provision of hard- and software, access to the internet, security and ongoing technical and soft skills support. Each school year, almost 100 children aged between 9 and 13 participate in the programme, facilitated by the teachers, providing each child with an average of 72 screen hours. Children participate in laptop-based competitions, and teachers are recognised for their outstanding contributions to the programme. There has been a noticeable improvement in the computer skills and literacy levels amongst the children. In 2021, the Foundation sponsored a two week long computer summer club for 30 students.
Grants given:
2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021
