+254 713 576 982Ogongo Town Center, Mbita Sub-county, Homa Bay County, Kenya
Program 02

Education Support & Digital Literacy Classes

Helping children and adults — especially persons with disabilities and underserved community members in Suba North — build digital and workplace skills for education, work, and independence.

DigitalEducation Support & Digital Literacy Classes program photo
Program 02

Purpose

To help children and adults, particularly persons with disabilities and other underserved community members in Suba North and its surrounding areas, develop digital and workplace-productivity skills that support education, communication, employment, entrepreneurship, and independent access to information.

Computer SkillsDigital CitizenshipFree for PWDs

Key activities

  1. Training in printing, scanning, and photocopying
  2. Safe, responsible, and effective use of the internet
  3. Digital citizenship, including online safety, privacy, respectful communication, and responsible participation
  4. Training in productivity applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  5. Online communication using Zoom and Google Meet
  6. Assistance with online government services, including eCitizen and Kenya Revenue Authority services
  7. All training and support services are provided free of charge for persons with disabilities

Intended outcomes

  • Improved ability to use computers and smartphones
  • Greater confidence using online services
  • Better access to education and employment information
  • Increased awareness of internet safety
  • Improved digital participation among persons with disabilities

Reported impact

Impact in 2024–2025

CLIP-KENYA equipped a digital-literacy training room at Ogongo Centre and trained 57 people in computer and digital skills, comprising 35 children and 22 adults.

CLIP-KENYA also provided school uniforms, bags, stationery, and other essential learning materials to 15 learners with disabilities. We also supported and encouraged teaching staff working with learners with disabilities.

CLIP-KENYA facilitated transportation for 12 persons with disabilities to access free medication and assistive devices, including wheelchairs. Working with volunteer medical professionals, we also provided free health check-ups and screenings for 26 persons with disabilities and facilitated counselling sessions for 60 persons with disabilities.

Impact in 2026 (January to June)

CLIP-KENYA trained eight participants in basic computer and digital skills, comprising three children and five adults. The training strengthened their ability to use digital devices, access information, and communicate more confidently through digital platforms.

Who can contact us

Persons with disabilities, caregivers, learners, and community members may contact CLIP-KENYA about free digital-skills training and education support.

Free digital skills training for persons with disabilities.

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