CCCommunity Computer Aid ProjectEnough Abuse Sierra Leone (EAC-SL), implemented through the Sierra Leone Institute for Humanitarian and Sustainable Development (SLIHSD).

Programs

Eight skills, one pathway

Every participant progresses from first contact with a computer to skills they can earn from — all delivered free of charge.

Program 1 of 8

Digital Literacy

Core computer skills — devices, files, word processing, spreadsheets, email and safe internet use — taught from the ground up.

Digital Literacy

Core computer skills — devices, files, word processing, spreadsheets, email and safe internet use — taught from the ground up.

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Artificial Intelligence

Practical, ethical use of AI tools for learning, lesson planning, research, productivity and small business tasks.

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Graphic Design

Visual design fundamentals and free industry tools so participants can create work that earns income locally and online.

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Digital Marketing

Social media, content and online selling skills that help small traders and cooperatives reach customers beyond their village.

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Entrepreneurship

Business modelling, pricing, record keeping and mobile money literacy to turn new skills into sustainable livelihoods.

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Employability

CVs, online applications, interview practice and workplace communication to open doors to formal employment.

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Internet, Email & Online Safety

Confident browsing, email and messaging alongside online safety, privacy and safeguarding practice for learners of every age.

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Coding & Emerging Tech

Coding fundamentals and an introduction to emerging technologies for learners ready to go beyond everyday computer use.

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Our Work So Far

Training already happening in rural communities

CCAP has delivered multiple ICT training sessions across Tonkolili District — in classrooms, community halls and mobile outreach visits reaching students, teachers, women and youth.

A facilitator supporting community members during free computer training in a rural classroom — Free computer training at Ansarul Islamic Primary School

Two young learners working together on a laptop during a Microsoft Office session — Students sharing ideas basic computer skills

Women and youth learning graphic design on laptops at a community learning centre — Design and digital skills session in Mile 91

An instructor assisting an adult learner with digital literacy on a laptop — Community digital literacy training in Yoni

An adult learner practising on a laptop beside pupils, with a CCAP free computer training poster on the screen lid — Free computer training courses open to teachers and pupils alike

A facilitator using a projector to teach the parts of a mouse in a rural classroom — Projector-led lesson on computer basics, Tonkolili District

A full classroom of learners typing on laptops with a facilitator assisting — Hands-on typing and word processing practice by James B. Fullah-Teacher

Students in school uniform working on laptops in a community classroom — Pupils and teachers of Sabereh High School Rochain Kamadahun working through their first computer sessions

A smiling trainer holding a laptop while presenting a slide explaining the touchpad — Digital literacy lesson: understanding the touchpad condcuted Francis Sam Kabba

Women and men of mixed ages learning on laptops in a rural classroom with a facilitator standing — Mixed-age training reaching,teachers, women and community members

Community members seated at laptops attending an evening ICT training session — Evening sessions at a community learning centre

A projector-lit classroom where learners study online safety and child protection content — Online safety and safeguarding awareness session with teachers

Graduates of a CCAP course celebrating while holding up their Microsoft Word certification transcripts — Graduation day: learners receive their official CCAP certificates

An older woman learning on a desktop computer with a trainer beside her and a Free Computer Training Courses poster on the screen — No age limit — an elder learner enrolled in free computer training

A facilitator explaining a keyboard on a projector screen to a group of adult learners at laptops — Keyboard fundamentals with community members in Tonkolili

A trainer holding a keyboard and pointing at a projected keyboard diagram during an evening class — Evening projector session on keyboard and typing skills

Young women and men working at laptops in individual study booths at a community learning centre — Practice time at the Community Digital Learning Centre

In the Classroom

Microsoft Word & Publisher assessments in progress

Learners at the Community Digital Learning Centre working through their practical Microsoft Word and Publisher assessments — the final step before certification.

Young women and men working at laptops in wooden study booths during a Microsoft Word practical

Learners seated in a row of booths typing documents on laptops

A learner following a printed worksheet while working on a Word document on a laptop

Overhead view of laptops open on Microsoft Publisher documents in study booths

A learner using a mouse and keyboard while reading a Publisher design brief

Overhead view of learners typing at laptops with printed assessment papers beside them

Microsoft Word practical session in the community learning centre booths