The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital education in schools, highlighting the need for integrating modern technologies and teaching methods to prepare students for an increasingly digital world. This shift aims to equip future generations with the skills and knowledge to navigate the evolving challenges and opportunities of our digital society.

Swiss building materials giant LafargeHolcim unveiled its "Connected Classrooms" initiative on Friday, February 9, aiming to address the challenge of school dropout in Morocco.

The three-year program, launched in early 2023, targets schools near LafargeHolcim's sites across the country, initially providing 26 schools and 13,000 students with high-quality IT equipment. This includes desktop and laptop computers, interactive whiteboards, printers, projectors, and Wi-Fi connections.

"We are [...] invested in various projects to support education and children in communities near our sites, with a particular focus on preventing school dropout," said Zineb Bennouna, Communications and CSR Director at LafargeHolcim Morocco, in a press release.

The initiative promotes community-based education and provides access to online educational resources. This aligns with the government's efforts to digitize educational services and improve the quality of the system.

LafargeHolcim describes the program as part of its broader "N'Bniouw l'7ayat" social responsibility program, which aims to create an inclusive learning environment and reduce school dropout within local communities.

Samira Njoya