Technology.
Education.
Knowledge. Humanity.
Bridging the digital divide — one young mind at a time. We equip African youth with the technology skills, resources, and confidence to build tomorrow.
“Empowering communities through technology is not charity — it is justice.”
— TEKH Institute Founding PrincipleBuilt to Bridge
the Digital Divide
TEKH Institute (TEKHSMART ZAMBIA, Reg. No. NGO/101/0833/18) is a non-governmental organisation headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, with active programs in The Gambia, West Africa.
Since our founding, we have worked to ensure that geography and income are never barriers to digital education. From refurbishing donated computers to running AI workshops, every initiative is designed to give young Africans a real, lasting foothold in the digital economy.
Programs That Change Lives
Four interconnected pillars, one mission: digital inclusion for every African youth.
Technology Access
We collect, refurbish, and distribute computers to schools and community centres. Our mobile tech labs bring devices directly to remote communities.
Explore →Education & Training
From basic computer literacy to AI workshops — structured programs that take learners from first click to career-ready in coding, web dev, and digital marketing.
Explore →Community Engagement
Annual Tech Festivals, hackathons for social good, Women in Tech initiatives, and entrepreneurship programs that build lasting community capacity.
Explore →Summer Initiatives
Immersive summer camps for youth aged 12–18, teacher training, innovation challenges, and family digital literacy programs every season.
Explore →Empowering youth through
technology, education & opportunity.
To create pathways to digital inclusion and economic opportunity for the youth and communities of Zambia and The Gambia through access to technology education, resources, and skills development.
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