Transforming Learners' Lives Through Digital Tools at Nyamata Technical Secondary School

Located in the beautiful Bugesera District, surrounded by spectacular green landscapes, lakes, and tall trees, Nyamata Technical Secondary School faced a major challenge. Despite the region's breathtaking beauty, the school’s students were stifled by a lack of essential resources needed to turn their aspirations into reality.

The students, eager to learn skills like computer programming, digital literacy, and engineering, had limited resources. Without computers, laboratories for practical learning, or enough textbooks, their dreams seemed out of reach. But everything changed when World Vision stepped in, providing the support and resources that transformed their education and their futures.

Nyamata Technical Secondary School (TSS) faced a battle that many schools in rural areas know all too well, a lack of resources. For years, the school’s students struggled with outdated textbooks, no access to computers, and no laboratories to apply their learning. For those dreaming of careers in technology, engineering, or digital literacy, the road ahead seemed nearly impossible. However, the school’s transformation began with a simple but powerful intervention.

Before World Vision’s involvement, Nyamata TSS was a place where young minds were stifled by the lack of basic tools needed to unlock their potential. The students had no computers to help them learn digital skills, conduct research, or apply the theories they studied in the classroom. As a result, many students left school without the practical experience needed to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

“The challenges we faced were real,” says Raymond, a student of Nyamata TSS. “Before we had computers, everything was just theory. But now, we apply everything we learn. I can build websites, design graphics, and feel confident in my future.”

This transformation wouldn’t have been possible without World Vision’s partnership with the school. In 2010, World Vision stepped in, providing modern computers to Nyamata TSS,an intervention that transformed the way students learned and prepared for their futures. What was once a place of theoretical learning became a hub for practical skills and innovation.

Obald, a level 5 student studying Networking and Internet Technology, reflects on the change: “The computers have been helpful. We use them for simulations, research, and working on assignments. These tools have opened doors for us in ways we never imagined possible.”

For teachers like Josepha, the impact is just as profound. “Before, we struggled to teach students without the right tools,” she explains. “Now, the computers complement our lessons. They help students practice what they’ve learned, and as teachers, we can focus on more assignments and projects. World Vision’s support has made our jobs much easier and the students’ learning much richer.”

The new computers provided by World Vision have not only enhanced students’ academic performance but have also given them the skills needed to thrive in Rwanda’s growing edu-tech sector. With the country’s national focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, Nyamata TSS students are now equipped to enter a rapidly changing economy with the digital skills necessary to succeed.

In a school once limited by a lack of resources, students now have access to a world of opportunity. They no longer just dream of careers in technology; they are actively building the skills to make those dreams a reality.

The partnership between World Vision, Nyamata TSS, and the local community continues to provide hope for the future. With access to modern technology, the students of Nyamata TSS are poised to become the innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers of tomorrow.