Angaza Center

What Angaza Center does

Angaza Center is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers digital literacy programs to rural secondary schools in sub-Saharan Africa. Its core offering combines ICT infrastructure (devices, labs, and Digital Resource Centers), teacher training, and a structured 12-week curriculum called the Institute of Applied Digital Literacy (IADL). The organization also runs a complementary Transformative Impact Program (TIP) that engages U.S. partner schools in fundraising and awareness activities, broadening the donor and advocacy base beyond the African school sites.

The portfolio includes a Member Schools Program spanning 30+ schools across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Sierra Leone, DRC, and Tanzania, plus specialized outreach for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and a refugee-learner program delivered inside the Kakuma refugee camp in partnership with JRS East Africa. Curriculum and delivery are supported by a multi-stakeholder partner network that includes Pluralsight One (content), Strathmore University and USIU-Africa (delivery/institutional anchoring), the Rwanda ICT Chamber (in-country coordination), KEBS (standards), and Adlai E. Stevenson High School as a U.S. partner school.

The revenue model is donor-funded and diversified across monetary donations, device donations, planned giving (via FreeWill), and grants (e.g., Mastercard Foundation referenced as a funder). Pricing signals — a one-time $3,000–$6,000 launch contribution per member school, roughly $500/year maintenance per school, and about $6,500 per Digital Resource Center setup — indicate a small-dollar, high-volume contribution model rather than large institutional contracts.

Name

Angaza Center

Legal name

Angaza Technology Literacy Center

Website

https://angazacenter.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Angaza Center is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers digital literacy programs — ICT labs, teacher training, and a 12-week IADL curriculum — to 30+ rural secondary schools across seven sub-Saharan African countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education and Digital Literacy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

Keywords

• Digital literacy education
• ICT resource centers
• Teacher training programs
• Device refurbishment services
• School partnership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincolnshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Angaza Center relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund technology programs, device procurement, teacher training, and operational costs. $3,000–$6,000 is needed to launch one Member School, with $500 per year for maintenance.
2. Device Donations: Accepts donations of laptops, tablets, smartphones, and computers from organizations and individuals. Devices are refurbished by volunteers and shipped to member schools.
3. Grants: Receives grant funding to support expansion of digital literacy programs and operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Angaza Center is a nonprofit organization that establishes digital literacy programs in rural African secondary schools by setting up ICT resource centers with donated laptops and tablets, training teachers, and integrating technology curriculum covering cloud computing, cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, and robotics/IoT. The organization also operates peer-to-peer training programs that connect U.S. high school students with African schools for cross-cultural digital learning exchanges.

Product overview

Angaza Center is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of digital literacy programs for rural African communities. The core offerings include the IADL (Institute of Applied Digital Literacy) - a 12-week intensive training program, the TIP (Transformative Impact Program) for high school partnerships, and the Member Schools Program providing ICT labs to rural schools. These are supported by device donation and volunteer programs. The IADL program covers AI-forward skills including cybersecurity, cloud computing, software engineering, and robotics/IoT, while the TIP program enables cross-cultural exchanges through peer-to-peer training and sister school connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IADL (Institute of Applied Digital Literacy) A 12-week intensive digital literacy program offering AI-forward, hands-on labs covering digital citizenship, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software engineering, data engineering, data science, and robotics/IoT, designed for students in member schools.
• Member Schools Program Digital literacy program for rural African secondary schools, providing ICT labs with devices, internet connectivity, and online learning capabilities. Includes teacher training, curriculum integration, and ongoing technical support.
• TIP (Transformative Impact Program) A program bridging the digital divide by fostering partnerships between Angaza Center and Partner High Schools. Empowers students to contribute to digital literacy of rural African high schools through Device Donation, Peer-to-Peer Program, Sister School Connections, and Sponsor a Digital Resource Center options.
• Device Donation Program Accepts donations of laptops, tablets, and smartphones from organizations and individuals. Volunteer technicians refurbish devices and ship them to member schools in Africa. Covers inspection, data erasure, software installation, and maintenance support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% candidate pass rate to university at Complexe Scolaire St. Jean Baptiste Rue (2022 academic year)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Strathmore UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026Collaboration launched at Strathmore Business School on February 27, 2026, starting with over 800 students at Lang'ata Boys High School and donation of 40 computers. Partnership aims to scale digital literacy and co-create future-ready learning including AI.
• Rwanda ICT ChambercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026New partnership with Rwanda ICT Chamber marking expansion of digital access to rural schools across Rwanda. Strategic step toward expanding Angaza Center's geographic footprint.
• Pluralsight OnecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Pluralsight One granted Tech Foundation licenses to Angaza Center for member schools. This partnership exposes students to latest technology topics and trends, provides insights into potential career paths in technology, and fosters proficiency in critical technology areas for academic and career advancement.
• KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEsther Ngari, Managing Director at KEBS, championed the Irigithathi Secondary School project as part of KEBS' commitment to giving back to society. 42 laptops donated, creating ICT Resource Center serving 200+ students.
• Adlai E. Stevenson High SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated in Lincolnshire, Illinois, this US high school participates in peer-to-peer training program providing online instruction to Miruriiri Girls Secondary School in Kenya. Part of TIP (Transformative Impact Program).
• United States International University-Africa (USIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholars support mentorship sessions at St. Joseph Matiku Secondary School, introducing students to AI and guiding on scholarship opportunities.
• Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) East AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership brings digital literacy to Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. JRS manages secondary education for displaced persons; Angaza Center provides devices, teacher training, and STEM mentorship focused on empowering girls.
• FreeWillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFreeWill provides free online estate planning tool that allows donors to include Angaza Center in their wills or trusts. Partnership enables legacy giving for supporters.
• Mastercard FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSIU Africa scholars under Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program participate in mentorship sessions at Angaza Center partner schools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Camfed: International nonprofit supporting girls' secondary education across sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable in mission, target demographic (African secondary students), and rural school partnership model.
• Worldreader: Nonprofit delivering digital reading and literacy content to underserved communities in Africa and beyond. Comparable as an EdTech nonprofit focused on literacy/digital skills in low-income schools.
• Educate!: Nonprofit focused on skills-based education and youth employment in Uganda and Rwanda. Directly comparable to Angaza's mission of preparing African secondary school students for economic opportunity through education.
• Library For All: Nonprofit providing digital library access and literacy resources to underserved communities in Haiti, Rwanda, Cambodia, and beyond. Comparable digital literacy mission for resource-constrained schools.

Emerging players

• Andela: Africa-focused technology training and talent marketplace. Comparable in building tech skills for African youth, but focused on commercial software engineering talent rather than K–12 digital literacy.
• eKitabu: Kenyan EdTech company providing digital learning content and accessible education materials to schools in East Africa. Comparable East African footprint and digital literacy focus but operates commercially rather than as a pure nonprofit.
• Generation: Global nonprofit providing free job-skills training and employment placement for youth, with significant operations in Africa. Comparable mission of preparing underserved youth for technology careers.

Regional players

• African Leadership University: Higher education institution operating in Mauritius, Rwanda, and South Africa focused on developing African leadership through technology-enabled learning. Comparable in serving African students with technology skills but at higher-education level.

Others

• Pluralsight One: Philanthropic arm of Pluralsight providing tech skills content to nonprofits, schools, and underserved learners globally. Already an active partner of Angaza Center; comparable as upstream content/curriculum provider to the same end user.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF GIGA: UNICEF/ITU global initiative to connect every school to the internet, with significant activity in Africa. Comparable in digital inclusion mission but operates at vastly larger scale with UN backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/angazacenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angaza-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/angazacenter

Compliance1 record

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