1. Schools book the lab
Partner schools request sessions for their learners.
Project
Mobile Computer Lab
Bringing computers directly to children and schools in Teshie: practical IT education where learners are.
- Status
- Active
- Location
- Teshie, Accra, Ghana
- Programme
- Tech 4 Development
Area · Education & TechnologyProgramme · Tech 4 DevelopmentProject · Mobile Computer Lab
About
About the Project
Imagine a fully equipped computer lab that drives directly into your school and neighbourhood.
Powered by solar energy and equipped with laptops, tablets and robotics kits, the Mobile Computer Lab gives children access to practical technology education where they live and learn.
We are transforming a motorised tricycle into a fully functional mobile computer lab that delivers hands-on digital education directly to children and young people in Teshie.
Access to technology is not a privilege. It is a right.
In the field
Moments from the project
Context
The Challenge
Many community schools lack computer laboratories and other essential technologies needed to enhance effective teaching and learning.
This limits educational and future career opportunities for children and young people in Teshie and other underserved communities.
Delivery
Our Response
2. The lab travels to the school
The Mobile Computer Lab comes directly into the school environment.
3. Equipment is set up
Laptops and learning tools are prepared for practical lessons.
4. Students take part in lessons
Learners participate in hands-on ICT sessions.
5. Facilitators support learning
Teachers and facilitators guide practice and safety.
6. Students practise skills
Young people apply what they are learning in real time.
Curriculum
What students learn
Basic computer skills
ICT
Internet safety
Coding
Robotics
Problem-solving
Creative and critical thinking
Goals
Project Goals
5,000 Digital Futures by 2030. We aim to reach at least 5,000 students from elementary to junior high school by 2030, providing access to computers, technology, and hands-on digital skills, with at least 50% being girls—helping bridge the digital divide and empower the next generation.
5,000
Learners targeted
Target · elementary through junior high school
650
Learners reached
Fact · reached since March 2026
20
Schools targeted
Target · Teshie community schools
6
Schools reached
Fact · community schools since March 2026
200+
Laptops targeted
Target · devices for the programme
40
Laptops acquired
Fact · acquired so far
01
Digital Skills
Basic computer skills, ICT education and internet safety.
02
Increased Opportunities
Preparing young people for a technology-driven future.
03
Pride and Hope
Showing communities that progress and opportunity are possible.
Roadmap
Timeline
Phase 1: Pilot
2026
Deploy the Mobile Computer Lab in Teshie schools, train youth facilitators and evaluate the community impact.
Phase 2 onwards: Expansion
2026-2030
Gradually expand into other coastal and peri-urban communities across Greater Accra and beyond. Each phase will improve digital access, training quality and community engagement.
Alignment
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Access to Technology
By transforming a motorised tricycle into a mobile computer classroom, the project provides children access to technology and digital tools, enabling practical ICT training.
Digital Literacy
Offering structured lessons on computer use, internet safety and educational software fosters foundational skills necessary for academic success.
Engagement and Retention
Interactive learning sessions and workshops make education engaging, reducing dropout rates and encouraging students to remain in school.
Homework Support
Weekend homework support sessions help children keep up with schoolwork, even with limited resources at home.
Goal: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Focus on Girls
With a target of reaching 50% female participation, the project addresses gender disparity in technology education.
Empowerment Through Skills
Equipping girls with ICT skills enhances their confidence, increases their academic performance and opens up opportunities for future employment.
Role Models
The visible participation of girls in technology-based learning helps break societal stereotypes and inspires others in the community.
Goal: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Future Employability
By teaching children digital skills, the project prepares them for technology-driven jobs, increasing their employability in growing industries like IT, e-commerce and telecommunications.
Breaking Poverty Cycles
Access to ICT opens doors to better-paying jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities, helping families transition from subsistence livelihoods to more sustainable income streams.
Community Development
Providing skills to young people creates a more skilled workforce, laying the foundation for economic growth in Teshie.
Goal: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
Innovative Outreach
The use of a motorised tricycle to create a mobile classroom demonstrates an innovative approach to bridging infrastructure gaps in underserved areas.
Adaptable Technology Solutions
Portable laptops, tablets and internet-equipped tricycles overcome the lack of physical infrastructure, bringing resources directly to the community.
Fostering Innovation
Teaching children how to use technology for problem-solving encourages a culture of innovation and creativity in the community.
Goal: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Community Empowerment
By travelling to 12 zones in Teshie, the project ensures that every neighbourhood has access to digital education, fostering inclusivity.
Local Collaboration
Partnering with schools and adapting to community needs strengthens local ties and supports long-term sustainability.
Building Resilience
Empowering children with knowledge and skills enhances the community’s overall resilience and ability to adapt to a technology-driven world.
Stories
Related updates
10 September 2026
Investing in the People Behind the Technology
In August 2026, EmpoComm Gh trained our team in STEAM and Robotics with Xonovate Code Champions — building the capacity to launch school clubs and inspire children to create with technology.
- Activity
- Education
- Charity
20 August 2026
Bringing Technology to the Classroom: Our Mobile Computer Lab Reaches 650+ Students
Since launching in March 2026, our Mobile Computer Lab has partnered with six schools in Teshie and reached approximately 650 students with hands-on digital learning.
- Activity
- Education
- Charity