Camara Education Ethiopia will support the rollout of 115 AI-powered digital learning hubs across Ethiopia.
Irish non-profit Camara Education has received over $2.56m in funding from Unicef to expand its AI-powered digital education across Ethiopia.
The funds will support the organization until 2027 to provide children with its “big” and transferable digital skills program.
The program aims to increase access to digital education for “thousands” of students and teachers, especially in refugee, migration-affected and underserved communities, the nonprofit said. The focus will be on young girls and students with disabilities, Camara Education said.
Many schools supported by the Camara Education program have limited or intermittent internet access, making offline digital learning essential to ensure continued learning.
The partnership with Unicef will allow Camara Education Ethiopia to support the launch of 115 AI-powered digital learning hubs in schools and institutions, as well as managed online and offline learning environments designed for low-resource settings.
The funds will enable the rollout of 1,166 desktop computers, 826 tablets and 200 laptops, equipped with digital content that complements the curriculum and the Camara AI educational assistant.
The program aims to deliver digital skills, AI and technology training to more than 1,500 teachers and school leaders.
Around 7,000 students are expected to be trained in essential digital and transferable skills. Students will have access to structured progression pathways, including coding bootcamps, training and career readiness support, Camara Education said.
“This historic partnership demonstrates the growing importance of digital skills, AI learning, and equitable access to technology in shaping the future of education,” said Ibolya Nemeth, CEO of Camara Education.
“Together with Unicef and our partners, we are investing in practical, scalable solutions that empower young people and teachers with the tools, confidence and opportunities needed to thrive in the digital economy.
“We are proud that an organization founded in Ireland continues to play an active role in advancing education and opportunity across Africa.”
The non-profit organization founded in 2005 operates across Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia, providing learning solutions to underserved schools in the region.
Its program with Unicef, called ‘Developing Digital and Transferable Skills: Transforming School Learning and Transitioning to Achievement’, is launched with the support of the Netherlands, the Mastercard Foundation and the Global Partnership for Education.
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A school student in Ethiopia. Image: Unicef Ethiopia via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
