The impact of COVID-19 has hit hard.
With every society facing inevitable effects for years to come, among those hit the hardest are children and young people, whose education is at risk given school closures. We are focusing on mitigating the devastating impact this could have on children’s education. Digital connectivity and remote learning are more vital than ever, and we are working to ensure that young people and children do not get left behind due to the pandemic. In 2019, 94% of those who benefitted from ZOO’s work were children. This figure shows how vital our work is to ensure digital education and training reaches as many children and young people as possible. With the threat of a second wave looming and the urgency to help children succeed in a post-pandemic world, this work is more important than ever. Thousands of people each year benefit from our work.
We are equipping our digital spaces with laptops, webcams and headsets to support and enable distance instruction. Local area students have access to our e-learning program via mobile phones as schools remain closed. Help us equip villages with digital technology and internet connectivity. Enable continuity of access to knowledge and communication during this pandemic.