Our Vision

The MIT-Africa Internet Technology Initiative (MIT-AITI) is an innovative program started by MIT students to integrate computers and Internet technology into the education of students in African schools. The program uses innovations such as cutting edge programming tools and free open-source systems to introduce students in Africa to the Internet, and to equip them with skills that will allow them to be creative and resourceful. Given that information technology carries the potential to empower people around the globe with knowledge, African students need to be equipped with the tools and skills needed for the development of information technology.

The vision of MIT-AITI is not only to teach students in the classroom, but also to have impact on the participating schools and communities. In the past years of the program, students have succeeded in getting jobs in their local IT industry. They also have been involved in web development for local community initiatives. The program aims to serve a wide audience across gender and income levels. Finally, MIT-AITI has succeeded in improving the quality of education at the SWchools by teaching African teachers and equipping them with the necessary knowledge set, thus enabling sustainable development of the curriculum at each school.