RuralShiftAfrica
Unlocking Futures, Inspiring Change in West Pokot
Inspiring children and youth to Digital growth.
West Pokot is a vibrant, resilient region in Kenya, yet faces significant challenges in digital access and education. RuralShiftAfrica is dedicated to bridging this gap, empowering local youth—especially girls—with the skills and confidence to thrive in the digital age. Our programs are tailored to the unique needs and dreams of West Pokot's communities.
In West Pokot, children and youth often face disruptions to their education due to cattle raids and harmful cultural practices. These challenges can lead to lost opportunities and put young people at risk of negative influences. RuralShiftAfrica offers a safe, inspiring alternative—keeping children and youth engaged, building digital skills, and opening doors to brighter futures. By shifting focus from conflict to creativity, we help young people discover their potential and become positive change-makers in their communities.
Hands-on tech education tailored to local needs, using real-world projects that solve community challenges.
Special programs to bridge the gender gap in tech, creating safe spaces for girls to learn and lead.
Engaging parents and local leaders to create sustainable change through technology education.
To bridge the digital divide in rural Kenya by providing safe, creative alternatives to conflict and negative traditions. We empower the children and youth of West Pokot with tech skills, keeping them engaged, inspired, and ready to build positive futures for themselves and their communities.
A generation of digitally empowered children and youth rising from West Pokot, creating solutions for local challenges and competing in the global digital economy—inspiring peace, progress, and hope.
Inspired by the growing digital divide in West Pokot, the idea of RuralShiftAfrica was born. A small team began dreaming of a community-based tech initiative focused on equipping disadvantaged children and girls with essential digital skills.
Outreach officially began for sponsors, donors, and volunteers to bring the vision to life. We are seeking laptops, funding, internet access, and teaching support to launch our very first community class.
"With just one laptop, we could spark a future. Imagine what ten can do."
Once launched, our goal is to establish community-based learning centers and mobile tech labs to serve even the most remote areas of West Pokot.
We're planning a dedicated program to encourage young girls to embrace coding, STEM, and leadership through hands-on learning, mentorship, and storytelling from female tech leaders.
With your support, we aim to launch our first training center by late 2025. Every donation, laptop, and helping hand brings us closer to that goal.
Irene Cherono grew up in West Pokot, where she saw firsthand the challenges facing children and youth. After high school, she moved to Nairobi to pursue a degree in computer science. Inspired by her experiences and education, Irene returned home with a vision: to empower her community through technology and education, helping children and youth build brighter, more hopeful futures.
Your old laptop or desktop can become a child's window to the digital world. We refurbish and repurpose technology for our learning centers.
Learn MoreHelp provide textbooks, notebooks, and learning kits that make tech education accessible and engaging for our students.
ContributeShare your skills! Teach remotely or onsite, mentor students, or help with administrative tasks. Every hour makes a difference.
Get InvolvedSponsor internet bundles to keep our learning centers connected. Just $20 provides a month of connectivity for an entire class.
SupportYour monetary contributions help sustain our programs, pay trainers, and expand our reach to more underserved communities.
Donate NowEvery contribution, no matter the size, helps us bridge the digital divide in West Pokot. Here's what your donation can provide:
Corporate matching • Stock donations • In-kind gifts • Planned giving
We are currently seeking visionary partners and sponsors to join us in empowering the next generation of tech leaders in West Pokot. Your logo or name could be featured here as a champion for change!
Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor? We offer various partnership opportunities and would love to feature your support here.
Partner With UsOur team is supported by 15 dedicated volunteers and 8 community educators across West Pokot.
Join Our Team
Parent
"My daughter's confidence has grown tremendously since joining the girls' coding program. She now helps me with my small business records using Excel."
Local Business Owner
"We've hired two RuralShiftAfrica graduates for our IT support team. Their skills are impressive, and their work ethic is exceptional. This program is transforming our workforce."
Visit our Donate section and fill out the form, or email us at ruralshiftafrica@gmail.com.
Yes! We welcome both onsite and remote volunteers. See the Support or Contact section for more info.
We are working towards official non-profit status. Please contact us for the latest updates on tax-deductibility.
Funds go directly to equipment, internet, training, and community outreach. We are committed to transparency.
Kapenguria Town, West Pokot County, Kenya
ruralshiftafrica@gmail.com
0768 127 420
0768 127 420
Interested in volunteering with us? Please include your skills and availability in your message.
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