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Transformative Impact Program (TIP) for High Schools

The Transformative Impact Program (TIP) is designed to bridge the digital divide by fostering partnerships between Angaza Center and Partner High Schools.

TIP empowers students in Partner Schools to actively contribute to the empowerment of young girls and boys in rural, underserved African high schools through digital literacy while developing leadership, empathy, and global citizenship skills. The program integrates digital literacy, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable impact to create meaningful connections between Partner and Member Schools.

This program presents an opportunity for Partner School students to engage in meaningful work that enables them to attain quality Service Hours that are essential for college applications while fostering a spirit of cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable impact to create meaningful connections between Partner and Member Schools.

Students are empowered to gain valuable leadership skills and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of their peers in rural African high schools. The program challenges students from Partner Schools to build lasting connections that drive economic and social progress in underserved communities.

Engagement Tiers: A partnership to Inspire. Connect. Transform

We recognize that schools and their communities have unique strengths and capacities. To accommodate diverse interests and capabilities, TIP offers multiple “doors” for Partner Schools to engage.

The program is packaged into three (3) Engagement Tiers that represent combinations of the following ways a Partner School can participate.

  • Device Donation: A participating Partner School can donate used laptops or tablets to Angaza Center to equip rural African Member Schools with essential technology.
  • Peer-to-Peer Program: Participating Partner School students can commit to training their peers in rural Member Schools in Africa on Angaza Center’s digital literacy curriculum.
  • Sister School Connections: A participating Partner School can adopt a rural African Member School as a Sister School
  • Sponsor a Digital Resource Center: A participating Partner School can choose to sponsor the full launch a Digital Resource Center in one or several new rural African Member Schools. It cost approximately $6,500 to fully launch a Digital Resource Center in 1 rural African Member School.
  • Organize Fundraising Events: Participating Partner School students can plan and run a fundraising event on behalf of Angaza Center to support mission expansion. Kilometers for Africa is one such fundraiser that some participating Partner Schools already run annually in mid-March.
  • Cultural Exchange: Partner School students participate in Angaza Center’s Cultural Exchange program in one or multiple schools.
  • Strategic Co-Creation: Participating Partner School students work with Angaza Center team to propose and co-develop innovative programs addressing unique challenges in digital literacy in rural African communities.

The three (3) Engagement Tiers are described below.

Catalyst Partnership

What It Includes:

  • Device Donation: Contribute laptops or tablets to equip rural Member Schools with essential technology.
  • Peer-to-Peer Program Enrollment: Empower students to collaborate through skill-building programs in digital literacy and leadership.
  • Sister School Connections: Establish an introductory connection with a Member School
  • Recognition through the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA): Participating students are eligible to be nominated for PVSA
  • Renewable annually
  • Minimum of 15 students participating in the program
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Champion Partnership

What It Includes:

  • Device Donation: Contribute laptops or tablets to equip rural Member Schools with essential technology.
  • Peer-to-Peer Program Enrollment: Empower students to collaborate through skill-building programs in digital literacy and leadership.
  • Sponsor a Digital Resource Center: Fund the full launch a Digital Resource Center, including technology setup, teacher training, and operations.
  • Organize Fundraising Events: Lead collaborative fundraising efforts to support TIP initiatives, encouraging leadership and teamwork.
  • Enhanced Sister School Relationships: Collaborate on joint projects with Member Schools, fostering deep connections and impactful partnerships.
  • Recognition through the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA): Participating students are eligible to be nominated for PVSA
  • Renewable annually
  • Minimum of 15 students participating in the program
Trailblazer Partnership

What It Includes:

  • Device Donation: Contribute laptops or tablets to equip rural Member Schools with essential technology.
  • Peer-to-Peer Program Enrollment: Empower students to collaborate through skill-building programs in digital literacy and leadership.
  • Multiple Member Schools Sponsorship: Commit to funding the full launch of multiple Member Schools and
  • Participate in Peer-to-Peer Program in multiple Member Schools
  • Cultural Exchange: Participate in the Cultural Exchange program in multiple schools.
  • Recognition through the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA): Participating students are eligible to be nominated for PVSA
  • Renewable annually
  • Minimum of 15 students participating in the program
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Sustainability and Scalability

TIP is designed to be sustainable and scalable -- it is a collaborative journey to bridge the digital divide and build a brighter future.

  • Expanding the reach of digital literacy initiatives.
  • Supporting underserved communities with technology and training.
  • Creating a lasting legacy of educational empowerment.
Leadership In the Real World

TIP provides unique opportunities for students in Partner Schools to take on leadership roles and volunteer in impactful ways:

  • Improving Academic, Career, and Social Development: Digital Literacy enriches the academic, career, and social prosperity of students from economically underserved communities.
  • Long-Term Community Impact: This program aims to improve the long-term economic fortunes of the students’ communities, creating ripple effects that uplift families in the rural communities.
  • Fundraising Leaders: Students can spearhead campaigns to raise funds for TIP projects.
  • Mentors: Partner School students can mentor their peers in Member Schools through video conferencing or in-person visits.
  • Ambassadors: Students can represent TIP within their communities, advocating for digital literacy and global citizenship.
Driving Cross-Border Connections

Through TIP, students in Partner and Member Schools forge relationships that transcend borders. These connections:

  • Develop students as global citizens.
  • Foster understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.
  • Promote shared goals for social and economic development.
  • “Sister School” model to establish direct relationships with Member Schools in rural Africa. Share stories and experiences. Collaborate on joint projects.
Summary of Responsibilities in the Transformative Impact Program (TIP)

Responsibilities of the Partner School

  • Choose a Partnership Tier: Select a level of engagement (Catalyst, Champion, or Trailblazer) that aligns with their capacity.
  • Student Participation: Ensure a minimum of 15 students actively participate in the program.
  • Device and Resource Contribution: Depending on the tier, donate technology (laptops/tablets) or sponsor Digital Resource Centers.
  • Fundraising & Advocacy: Organize and lead fundraising events to support TIP initiatives.
  • Foster Sister School Relationships: Engage in cross-cultural collaboration and joint projects with rural Member Schools.
  • Recognize Student Participation: Nominate participating students for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA).
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Responsibilities of the Participating Student

  • Digital Literacy Training: Actively engage in peer-to-peer digital literacy training for Member Schools.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Take on leadership roles, mentor students in rural schools, and advocate for digital inclusion.
  • Fundraising Participation: Organize or participate in fundraising efforts to support TIP initiatives.
  • Cultural Exchange: Engage in global citizenship by learning about and contributing to the well-being of students in rural Africa.
  • Ambassadorship: Represent TIP within their communities, spreading awareness about digital literacy and its impact.

Responsibilities of Angaza Center

  • Cultural and Contextual Education: Provide Partner Schools and students with insights into the social and economic landscape of rural African communities.
  • Digital Literacy Curriculum & Training: Equip students with core training materials to enable them to be effective peer educators.
  • Access to Resources: Provide Partner Schools with necessary training materials, program content, and support materials.
  • Impact Reporting: Deliver quarterly reports to Partner Schools, sharing stories, progress, and measurable impact from Member Schools.
  • Safe & Inclusive Volunteering Environment: Ensure a welcoming and structured platform for students to engage in digital literacy work.
  • Program Scalability & Sustainability: Expand TIP initiatives to reach more underserved communities and create a long- term impact.
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Summer Internship Program

The TIP summer internship program was established for students who live close to our main office in Lincolnshire, Illinois, but accommodates students who live far from the office. The approach combines virtual engagement, local partnerships, and occasional in-person opportunities to ensure that participating students gain valuable experience while contributing meaningfully towards the TIP objectives.

Virtual Internship Model
  • Structured Remote Projects
  • Regular Virtual Check-Ins
  • Virtual Training & Workshops
  • Peer Collaboration
Local Partnerships & On-Site Components
  • Community-Based Projects
  • Mini “Sister School” Satellite Programs
  • On-Site Visits
Hybrid Internship Approaches
  • Short Intensive + Ongoing Remote Work
  • Regional Summer Retreats
Engagement & Recognition
  • Interactive Challenges
  • Community Showcases
  • Certificates & Recommendations
About Angaza Center

In the current digital economy, digital literacy is as critical as reading and writing skills. Digital literacy is critical for success in education, employment, entrepreneurship, and social spaces. However, the digital divide remains wide, particularly in rural African communities, where most have no access to computers or digital tools in school and at home.

Anagza Center (https://angazacenter.org) is a tax-exempt nonprofit with a mission to improve the economic and social circumstances of young girls & boys in rural African high schools through the transformative power of technology access and digital literacy.

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