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Energizing Youth in
Developing Countries
Since 2006

Who We Are

Powering Potential enhances education through technology in developing countries by providing learners with the tools they need to succeed as 21st century global citizens.

Our award-winning solar-powered computer programs deliver digital libraries (no internet required) and training to teachers and students in remote villages that have no access to the national electrical grid.

Teacher and students looking at a computer monitor

Where We Work

Africa since 2006
Peruvian Amazon since 2019

Recent Project

Karatu District Project
Year 1

Karatu, Tanzania

Karatu District Project
Year 2

Karatu, Tanzania

Next Project

Karatu District Project
Year 3

Karatu, Tanzania

Support Our Efforts

As participation in the global economy increasingly requires digital literacy, it is more important than ever for students in developing countries to have access to digital information to improve their lives. 

We respect the values of local cultures: cooperation over competition and community over the individual.

“If real development is to take place, the people have to be involved”  – Julius Nyerere, the father of Tanzania

We partner with local communities

Our counterpart organization in Tanzania is the Potential Enhancement Foundation (PEF), an Energy Globe World Award finalist in 2019.

PEF collaborates with the Tanzanian government to install, maintain and expand our computer programs across the country.

Impacting Lives

With improved learning and technology literacy, students are better prepared to secure employment, continue higher education and become productive global citizens.

130

Projects Implemented

37,500

Students & teachers have a world of knowledge at their fingertips

49%

of surveyed graduates continued their education

58%

of surveyed graduates employed due to computer training

“It is unhidden truth that is going to have an immeasurable impact on youth and all the people in rural areas, as they are going to be exposed to the world of technology where they could meet plenty of social, economic, academic and political opportunities. I have trust in the Powering Potential team. I believe it is the team that will be mentioned in the History of Tanzania in coming days.”

– Elitumaini Rweyemamu, a program beneficiary

Awards & Recognition

If you want to go fast, go alone.

If you want to go far, go together.

Swahili proverb

Will you go far with us? Your generosity brings educational resources to children in need.