Impact That Lasts

Our work delivers measurable, long-term change for underserved students and teachers in rural Tanzania.

Our Theory of Change

Step 1- Inputs

Local Team

Teachers, including a dedicated Computer Manager
Students
School administrators
Secure room to house the lab
Tables and chairs

Partners

Tanzanian governmental and district education partners
Donors, including individuals and foundations

Computer Lab(s)

Solar energy system
User computers and hardware (keyboards, mice, peripherals)
Monitors and servers
Digitized Tanzanian secondary school curriculum (Shule Direct)
Microsoft Office and educational software
Internet connectivity

Schools & Educational Partners

Teachers, including a dedicated Computer Manager
Students
School administrators
Secure room to house the lab
Tables and chairs

Step 2- Activities

Schools

Ongoing computer-based lessons for students
Application of technology to the national digitized curriculum
Creation of lessons, study materials, and exam preparation resources
Use of projectors to share content and increase student engagement

Local Team

Engagement, planning, and coordination with schools
Installation of solar-powered computer labs
Ongoing monitoring and maintenance
Teacher and administrator training and mentoring

Step 3- Outputs

Solar-powered computer labs installed and fully functional
Computer-based classes taking place annually in PPI-supported labs
Students actively using digital learning tools
Teachers and Computer Managers trained
Projects implemented across partner schools
Training sessions delivered by the Tanzanian team

Current program scale

1,000 computer-based classes taking place annually
6,000 students graduating from schools with PPI computer labs
130 projects implemented
40,000 students and teachers have participated in PPI programming

Step 4- Outcomes

Step 5- Impact

Students gain technical knowledge and confidence using computers
Educators are empowered to integrate technology into daily instruction
Schools increase student engagement and consistent technology use
Graduates are better prepared for further education and employment opportunities

Students access new pathways to secure employment
Increased access to higher education and vocational training
Improved educational equity for students in rural communities
Communities benefit from increased digital literacy and opportunity

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SOLAR POWER + DIGITAL TOOLS + LOCAL TRAINING + YOUR SUPPORT

STUDENTS READY TO RISE

Our model addresses the barriers facing rural schools by combining reliable power, relevant digital tools, and local capacity. These elements work together to improve learning, increase engagement, and help students compete in a modern economy. Because every component is designed for low-resource environments, the impact is sustainable far beyond installation day.

My name is Emiliana Konstanti Bari. I am a Form Three student, studying in computers. We are grateful that you brought us computers because they help us so much. We now have three computers, which allow all students to learn. We truly appreciate that you provided these computers. Technology is very important in our everyday lives, especially for work, because it makes our tasks easier. In the future, it will also help us get jobs more easily. Thank you very much.

Impact in Action

50%

Of students pursue additional educational or vocational training

10x

Students are ten times more likely to find employment

58%

Students are employed because of technology skills

40,000

Students and teachers served

130+

Projects implimented

3x

Higher graduation rates

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Recognition & Gratitude

Powering Potential’s impact is made possible through the dedication of our Tanzanian partners, school communities, donors, foundations, and supporters around the world. We are deeply grateful for the trust, collaboration, and shared commitment that allow students in rural Tanzania to access the tools they need to thrive.