Contest for Schools in Africa!

Contest for Schools in Africa: #1School1Lab Challenge

Event Overview
An international global marathon, "A Computer Class for Every School in Africa", is scheduled for November 20, 2024, in celebration of Universal Children’s Day. Schools across Africa are invited to participate and showcase their unique stories to the world.

How to Participate
Schools are encouraged to record a video between 2 to 10 minutes in length, highlighting what makes their school special. This video should include:

A brief introduction about the school, including the number of students and its location.

Visuals of the school and the conditions in which students learn.

Information about the availability of electricity and computers.

Specific needs of the school that would improve the learning environment.

Video Guidelines

The video should be filmed horizontally to ensure the best streaming quality.

Be creative and resourceful to make your video stand out.

Schools can also challenge famous personalities to support their efforts.

Submission Details

Deadline: November 15, 2024.

How to Submit: Upload the video to a file-sharing service (e.g., DropMeFiles) and send the link to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Share your video on social media using the hashtags: #1School1Lab, #GivingAfrica, #country.

Add link: 👉 https://gaid.org/africa

Why Participate?
Your video will become part of a larger marathon, offering your school the opportunity to share its needs for computers and educational materials. This is a unique chance to draw global attention to your school and gain support from people around the world who are eager to help.

Join the Movement
Let’s work together to bring “A Computer Class for Every School in Africa” to life. Become a part of this global effort to provide technology access for every school in Africa.

Make your school’s voice heard around the world!