IT4Africa e.V.

Empower a New Generation

Bridging the digital divide in Central Africa through education, technology donations, and skills development since 2018.

900+Computers donated
18+Schools reached
5+Countries involved
2018Founded in Hamburg
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Our Mission

To promote IT education in Central Africa by providing computers, organising trainings, and building sustainable digital infrastructure for schools and universities.

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Our Vision

A Central Africa where every young person has equal access to technology and digital skills β€” empowered to shape their future and contribute to a connected world.

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Our Values

Solidarity, transparency, volunteerism, and partnership. We are a non-profit registered in Hamburg operating exclusively for the public benefit (Β§ 2 Satzung).

What We Do

From Hamburg to Douala β€” our volunteers and partners make it happen.

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IT Hardware Donations

We collect refurbished computers from German schools and companies and ship them to schools, orphanages, and universities in Cameroon.

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Skills Training

Cisco networking academies, Python & robotics workshops for children, AI training β€” we build technical skills that last a lifetime.

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WorldSkills Cameroon

We organised the first WorldSkills Cameroon 2023 competition in Douala, with 50+ participants in 5 IT disciplines, in partnership with MINEFOP.

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IT4Africa Web Radio

In partnership with GSA (German Solar Academy), we are launching a web radio to broadcast tech education, news, and empowerment across Africa.

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Our Journey

2018

Founded in Hamburg

IT4Africa e.V. registered at Amtsgericht Hamburg (VR 23833) on 28.10.2018 by 7 founding members.

2020

First hardware collections

IT equipment collected from SGS and Berufsschule Kempten. First online bootcamps launched for students in Douala.

2021

300 computers shipped + Cisco Academy

Container with ~300 computers sent from Kempten to Cameroon. Cisco Network Academy founded with IPD. 600 computers distributed to 18 schools via LECOS.

2022

Expanding partnerships

Donations to MBCode, Waisenhaus, MΓ€dchenhaus. Cisco academy at JFN Institut of Technology. Partnership with JFN deepened.

2023

WorldSkills Cameroon + 12 schools

First-ever WorldSkills Cameroon in Douala with MINEFOP. Container shipped to 12 schools. Participation in WorldSkills France. AI tools introduced.

2024

WorldSkills Lyon & MINEFOP movement support

IT4Africa took part in the WorldSkills France 2024 national competition and the WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon. Continued support to Cameroon's MINEFOP in implementing the WorldSkills movement, acting as connector and advocate to international stakeholders promoting Vocational Education & Training in Cameroon.

2025

Innovation Workshop, WorldSkills Austria & Web Radio

Sprint-methodology Innovation Workshop in Frankfurt (April 2025) to reshape IT4Africa's goals and impact. Accompanied the MINEFOP delegation to WorldSkills Austria in Vienna. Computer donation ceremony at IPD's 25th anniversary in Douala. Launching IT4Africa Web Radio with GSA.

Full Activity History

Latest News

2025

IPD 25th Anniversary β€” Donation Ceremony

IT4Africa participated in the 25th anniversary of IPD in Douala, handing over IT equipment to partner schools. Official discharge attestations signed.

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Coming soon

IT4Africa Web Radio Launch

In partnership with GSA (German Solar Academy), we are preparing to launch a web radio focused on digital education, tech news, and empowerment for Africa.

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Announcement

Become a Member or Volunteer

IT4Africa is growing! We are looking for motivated volunteers, members, and sponsors to help us scale our impact across Central Africa.

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Our Partners & Sponsors

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Support Digital Education in Africa

Every donation β€” whether equipment, funds, or time β€” creates lasting impact for young people in Central Africa.

IT4Africa e.V. is a registered non-profit (gemeinnΓΌtzig). Donations are tax-deductible in Germany. Steuer-Nr: 17/432/16926

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