By Foday Moriba Conteh

Orange Foundation has continued its nationwide drive to promote digital inclusion with the donation of Digital School Kits to St. Paul’s Primary School in Mathokara Village, Tonkolili District. The presentation, which took place on Friday, 5 December 2025, forms part of the Foundation’s broader commitment to bridging the digital divide for children across Sierra Leone.

During the visit, pupils and teachers welcomed the initiative with enthusiasm as the Foundation handed over devices and educational tools designed to enhance teaching and learning. The Digital School Kits will support classroom instruction, strengthen digital literacy and help young learners explore new opportunities for growth in an increasingly digital world.

According to the Foundation, each school reached through the programme becomes a catalyst for change; empowering teachers with modern tools, inspiring pupils to embrace innovation and easing communities into the digital age. The intervention in Mathokara Village adds to a growing list of beneficiary schools nationwide.

Community members expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting that access to digital resources remains a significant challenge for rural areas. The Foundation stated that the joy and excitement witnessed among pupils at St. Paul’s reaffirm its commitment to ensuring that children, regardless of location, are not left behind in the global digital transformation.

The Orange Foundation reiterated that it will continue working with educational institutions, communities and development partners to expand digital empowerment initiatives across Sierra Leone, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, explore  and thrive. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/orange-foundation-expands-digital-access-in-tonkolili-donates-digital-school-kits-to-st-pauls-primary-school/