Kamabai Town, Bombali District – October 13, 2025: In a vibrant celebration of achievement and resilience, Bright Light Projects Sierra Leone (BLPSL) marked a significant milestone yesterday by presenting certificates to over 160 teachers and students who completed the Free One-Month Holiday Basic Computer Skills Training Program, held from July to August 2025 in Kamabai Town. This hands-on initiative, designed to bridge the digital divide in rural Northern Sierra Leone, equipped participants with essential ICT skills, transforming novices into confident digital navigators ready to enhance teaching, learning, and personal growth.
The certification ceremony, held at a community gathering in Kamabai, brought together educators from key local institutions, including Kamabai Wesleyan Secondary School, WCSL Primary School, and St. Thomas Secondary School, Kamabai. In the presence of eager pupils, certificates were awarded amid applause and heartfelt speeches, serving as both recognition of hard-earned progress and inspiration for the next generation to embrace digital learning. One teacher from Kamabai Wesleyan Secondary School shared, “This training has ignited a spark in us; now we can create engaging lessons with PowerPoint and organize data in Excel, tools that were once out of reach.” The event underscored BLPSL’s unwavering commitment to fostering education and capacity building in Bombali District, a region plagued by disproportionate literacy challenges.
Launched during the holiday season, the program addressed a critical gap in digital literacy, where many participants had never touched a computer before. Over four intensive weeks, trainees delved into Microsoft Word for document creation, PowerPoint for dynamic presentations, Publisher for creative designs, and foundational computer operations. This practical curriculum not only built technical competence but also boosted creativity and self-confidence, empowering participants to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world. As Sierra Leone grapples with limited digital infrastructure—only 32% of the population has internet access, and just 20% of rural schools boast functional digital devices (per recent studies), initiatives like this are vital. Moreover, with only 15% of rural schools offering reliable internet connectivity (UNICEF data), BLPSL’s program stands as a beacon of hope, directly countering the barriers that perpetuate underdevelopment in remote communities like Kamabai.
This milestone reflects BLPSL’s broader mission to rebuild broken communities through education, advocacy, and skills development. By targeting both teachers who can now integrate technology into classrooms for more engaging lessons and students who return to school equipped for academic success, the training promotes long-term community resilience and economic opportunities. In a country where 42% of the population is under 15, investing in youth digital skills is not just beneficial; it’s essential for national progress. The ceremony’s success, marked by a massive turnout and enthusiastic feedback, fuels BLPSL’s vision to expand such programs across Bombali and beyond, ensuring no rural child or educator is left behind in the digital revolution.
As we celebrate this proud moment, BLPSL invites partners, donors, and supporters to join in amplifying digital inclusion. Together, we can turn the digital divide into a bridge of opportunity, one certificate at a time.
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