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5 tech tool our Programs Manager can't live without. @waltergombarume

When @nedbank_zimbabwe partnered with us to build the Nedbank Innovation Hub in Emganwini, Bulawayo, they didn't just invest in a building; they invested in an entire community's future.

And the results speak for themselves.

Every single graduate from last year's bootcamp secured employment or an internship before graduation.

Young people who started with little to no tech experience are now working as software developers, designers, and digital marketers, earning salaries that have transformed their lives and their families' futures.

This is what happens when a corporate partner truly commits to empowering young talent.

The Nedbank Innovation Hub has become more than a learning space. It's where dreams take shape, where skills are built, and where Bulawayo's next generation of tech leaders are being equipped for the digital economy.

Thank you, Nedbank Zimbabwe Limited, for believing in our mission and for showing what's possible when businesses invest in communities.

Together, we're proving that with the right support, young Zimbabweans can compete on the global stage.

Here's to reaching even more young people and creating more success stories in 2026!

#uncommon #nedbankzimbabwe #techeducation #freetechbootcamp #zimbabwe

At Uncommon, we build problem-solvers. And sometimes the best way to do that is to step away from the keyboard.

That's where the @lego comes in.

We use LEGO in our bootcamp for team-building exercises that teach essential skills our students need in the tech industry:

- Collaboration: building together, one brick at a time

- Creative problem-solving: finding solutions when things don't fit

- Communication: turning ideas into action as a team

- Patience & persistence: because not every piece clicks on the first try

Just like coding, LEGO teaches our students that complex problems can be broken down into smaller, manageable pieces. That failure is part of the process, and the best solutions come from working together.

Happy International LEGO Day!

#InternationalLEGODay #TeamBuilding #UncommonLearning

"Safeguarding is an everyday choice, not a once-off statement. It lives in how we treat one another, how we respond to concerns, and how seriously we take people’s experiences. At Uncommon, safeguarding means creating brave spaces where harm is prevented, boundaries are respected, and accountability is embraced. And when harm does occur, we do not turn away, we centre the survivor, respond with empathy, and commit to doing better. Because safety is built through action, not intention." - @zieymasithole - Safeguarding Office

We believe in the power of education to transform lives.

Join us in our mission to empower the next generation of tech leaders in Zimbabwe. Partner with Uncommon today and help us make a lasting social impact.

uncommon.org/our-partners

#UncommonImpact #TechForGood #Partnership #EducationZimbabwe

Our first Youth Coding outreach of 2026 is in the books!

Our team traveled to Mutare to bring Coding & AI skills training to Hillcrest College. Watching Lower 6 and Form 2 students discover they could actually build things with code, not just use apps, but create them, never gets old.

Here's to a 2026 filled with young minds discovering their power to create!

#UncommonYouthCoding #Techforall #Zimbabwe #techbootcamp

The tech world doesn't slow down.

Every week brings new AI tools. Every month, another breakthrough.

What was revolutionary in 2024 is already old news.

But what we know is that the next wave of innovation doesn't have to come from Silicon Valley. The solutions Africa needs can be built by African hands.

The ideas that will transform our continent can start right here in Harare, in Bulawayo, or in Victoria Falls.

This only happens if we prepare our young people for the world that's coming, not the one that's passed.

We need critical thinkers who can navigate constant change. Innovators who see problems as opportunities. Founders who can build the businesses of tomorrow. Employees who bring world-class skills to every role.

At Uncommon.org, every developer we train, every entrepreneur we nurture, every problem-solver we unleash, they all feed into something bigger.

A Zimbabwe that doesn't just consume technology but creates it.

We are excited about what 2026 will bring.

Each new cohort of students reminds us that one of Zimbabwe's greatest resources is the potential of its young people.

The future is being written in code. Let's make sure Zimbabwe is holding the keyboard.

#techbootcamp #uncommon #DigitalTransformation #Zimbabwe

As we step into 2026, we're filled with gratitude for every student who dared to dream bigger, every teacher who embraced new ways of learning, and every partner who believed in our mission to make Zimbabwe the tech-capital of Africa.

Last year, we watched young people from Mbare to Victoria Falls transform their lives through code. Kids in rural schools built their first games. Teachers discovered they could bring technology into their classrooms.

This year, we're dreaming even bigger. More Innovation Hubs opening their doors. More young adults landing their first tech jobs. More children discovering that they too can create, not just consume, technology.

But most importantly, we're excited about the stories yet to be written, the student who will build Zimbabwe's next big app, the child in Gwayi who will fall in love with technology, the teacher who will inspire a generation of tech innovators.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. Together we're transforming communities, one line of code at a time.

Here's to a year of new possibilities!

Happy New Year!

#HappyNewYear #Freetechbootcamp #Uncommon #Zimbabwe

We're opening new doors in 2026. Please help us give students the keys.

As we grow, so does our need. Every laptop donated means another young Zimbabwean can join our bootcamp and launch their tech career.

Donate today: https://uncommon.org/computers

#Uncommon #2026bootcamp #Donate #laptops

We had to share more moments from our recent graduation ceremony! There were so many incredible memories from this special day that we couldn't fit them into just one post.

Congrats again to all our graduates! We're so proud of you and can't wait to see what's next.

@telcobroadbandandbeyond @duluxzimbabwe @nedbank_zimbabwe @innbuckszw

#Uncommon #Graduation #techbootcamp

On Friday, we witnessed something extraordinary. Over 450 parents, guardians, and guests attended our Harare Graduation to celebrate 151 young Zimbabweans who just completed their transformation from unemployed youth to certified tech professionals.

Parents who once worried about their children's futures watched them walk across that stage with confidence. Some mothers couldn't hold back tears.

We were deeply honored to host distinguished leaders who understand what this moment means for Zimbabwe's future:

- Our guest of honor, Honorable T. Machakaira, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training
- Honorable K. Mupumhanga, Deputy Minister of Youth
- Mr. S. Mhlanga, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth
- Ruvimbo Violet Katiyo, Head of Exploration, UNDP Zimbabwe
- Representatives from our incredible partners who make this work possible

Minister Machakaira captured the moment perfectly: "Organizations like Uncommon are not just teaching skills, they're unlocking Zimbabwe's potential. These young innovators will drive our economic growth through technology. This is how we build a competitive Zimbabwe."

One graduate called it "the best day of my life." For those of us lucky enough to witness their journey, from nervous beginners to confident professionals, we understand why.

To our 151 graduates: You didn't just learn to code. You proved that with opportunity and determination, anything is possible. You're not just finding jobs; you're creating Zimbabwe's digital future.

To everyone who attended our graduation, thank you for believing in these young people. Your support, your cheers, your presence reminded us all why this work matters.

The path to making Zimbabwe the most tech-literate country in Africa just got 151 steps closer.

#UncommonGraduation #ZimbabweTech #DigitalTransformation #YouthEmpowerment #TechEducation

A laptop today. A career tomorrow.

That's the equation we're working with at Uncommon.org.

Our 2026 bootcamp students are ready to learn about technology, coding, design, and digital marketing. They're prepared to work hard, give back to their communities, and build careers that change their lives.

But they need a laptop to start.

Every device donated becomes theirs to keep after graduation. The same laptop they use in class becomes the tool they use to freelance, apply for jobs, and build their future.

We're expanding to more communities in 2026. We need more laptops.

If you or your organization can help, please don't hesitate to reach out. Let's turn potential into progress.

Donate today: https://uncommon.org/computers

#TechEducation #SocialImpact #freetechbootcamp #uncommon

We began 2025 with a simple belief: every young Zimbabwean deserves the opportunity to learn about technology, regardless of their background.

12 months later, the numbers tell a powerful story. But more importantly, the lives behind those numbers have been transformed.

From community hubs in Harare to new spaces in Victoria Falls. From after-school coding sessions to full-time tech careers. From curious kids to confident professionals.

This is what happens when you believe in potential and provide opportunity.

Swipe through our 2025 Wrapped to see the ripple effect of your support.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

#UncommonWrapped2025 #TechForGood #Zimbabwe

This week, something amazing happened.

We reached a significant milestone in Mt Darwin, training over 100 educators across three days.

The journey began with school heads from 20+ primary and secondary schools gathering to understand why digital literacy has become essential for modern education. These leaders were essentially preparing to bring these skills back to their entire teaching staff, creating a ripple effect across the district.

What made this training truly special was witnessing some teachers use laptops for the first time. Many educators who have dedicated years to shaping young minds had never used a computer. They'd been paying others to type their lesson plans and school documents.

The transformation was immediate and powerful. Teachers learned to create their own documents, build lesson plans, and even explore AI tools. The defining moment came when a school head confidently delivered an AI-generated vote of thanks, just hours after discovering what AI was.

Support from the DSi office and Mt Darwin South Constituency Development Office, including Hon. Mupamhanga's office, demonstrated true community leadership. Their consistent presence throughout all sessions showed that this isn't just about teaching computer skills, it's about dignity, independence, and empowerment.

The SDA Committee at Chomagora Primary captured it perfectly: this training impacts not just teachers, but entire school communities. When teachers no longer need to pay for basic typing services, when they can create engaging digital content for their students, and when they feel confident in a digital world, everything changes.

These 100+ teachers will impact thousands of students across Mt Darwin.

And those students will help build Zimbabwe's digital future.

In Zimbabwe, thousands of talented young people are ready to launch their tech careers, but without a laptop, they can't even begin.

At Uncommon.org, every student in our free bootcamp receives a laptop to learn on, and they get to keep it when they graduate.

That device becomes the foundation of their career, the tool they use to build apps, design websites, market businesses, and earn a living.

As we expand to more communities in 2026, we need more laptops.

One laptop = one life changed.

The talent is here. The training is ready. We need help with the tools.

https://uncommon.org/computers

#donate #techeducation #YouthEmpowerment #uncommon

5 tech tool our Programs Manager can't live without. @waltergombarume

When @nedbank_zimbabwe partnered with us to build the Nedbank Innovation Hub in Emganwini, Bulawayo, they didn't just invest in a building; they invested in an entire community's future.

And the results speak for themselves.

Every single graduate from last year's bootcamp secured employment or an internship before graduation.

Young people who started with little to no tech experience are now working as software developers, designers, and digital marketers, earning salaries that have transformed their lives and their families' futures.

This is what happens when a corporate partner truly commits to empowering young talent.

The Nedbank Innovation Hub has become more than a learning space. It's where dreams take shape, where skills are built, and where Bulawayo's next generation of tech leaders are being equipped for the digital economy.

Thank you, Nedbank Zimbabwe Limited, for believing in our mission and for showing what's possible when businesses invest in communities.

Together, we're proving that with the right support, young Zimbabweans can compete on the global stage.

Here's to reaching even more young people and creating more success stories in 2026!

#uncommon #nedbankzimbabwe #techeducation #freetechbootcamp #zimbabwe

At Uncommon, we build problem-solvers. And sometimes the best way to do that is to step away from the keyboard.

That's where the @lego comes in.

We use LEGO in our bootcamp for team-building exercises that teach essential skills our students need in the tech industry:

- Collaboration: building together, one brick at a time

- Creative problem-solving: finding solutions when things don't fit

- Communication: turning ideas into action as a team

- Patience & persistence: because not every piece clicks on the first try

Just like coding, LEGO teaches our students that complex problems can be broken down into smaller, manageable pieces. That failure is part of the process, and the best solutions come from working together.

Happy International LEGO Day!

#InternationalLEGODay #TeamBuilding #UncommonLearning

"Safeguarding is an everyday choice, not a once-off statement. It lives in how we treat one another, how we respond to concerns, and how seriously we take people’s experiences. At Uncommon, safeguarding means creating brave spaces where harm is prevented, boundaries are respected, and accountability is embraced. And when harm does occur, we do not turn away, we centre the survivor, respond with empathy, and commit to doing better. Because safety is built through action, not intention." - @zieymasithole - Safeguarding Office

We believe in the power of education to transform lives.

Join us in our mission to empower the next generation of tech leaders in Zimbabwe. Partner with Uncommon today and help us make a lasting social impact.

uncommon.org/our-partners

#UncommonImpact #TechForGood #Partnership #EducationZimbabwe

Our first Youth Coding outreach of 2026 is in the books!

Our team traveled to Mutare to bring Coding & AI skills training to Hillcrest College. Watching Lower 6 and Form 2 students discover they could actually build things with code, not just use apps, but create them, never gets old.

Here's to a 2026 filled with young minds discovering their power to create!

#UncommonYouthCoding #Techforall #Zimbabwe #techbootcamp

The tech world doesn't slow down.

Every week brings new AI tools. Every month, another breakthrough.

What was revolutionary in 2024 is already old news.

But what we know is that the next wave of innovation doesn't have to come from Silicon Valley. The solutions Africa needs can be built by African hands.

The ideas that will transform our continent can start right here in Harare, in Bulawayo, or in Victoria Falls.

This only happens if we prepare our young people for the world that's coming, not the one that's passed.

We need critical thinkers who can navigate constant change. Innovators who see problems as opportunities. Founders who can build the businesses of tomorrow. Employees who bring world-class skills to every role.

At Uncommon.org, every developer we train, every entrepreneur we nurture, every problem-solver we unleash, they all feed into something bigger.

A Zimbabwe that doesn't just consume technology but creates it.

We are excited about what 2026 will bring.

Each new cohort of students reminds us that one of Zimbabwe's greatest resources is the potential of its young people.

The future is being written in code. Let's make sure Zimbabwe is holding the keyboard.

#techbootcamp #uncommon #DigitalTransformation #Zimbabwe

As we step into 2026, we're filled with gratitude for every student who dared to dream bigger, every teacher who embraced new ways of learning, and every partner who believed in our mission to make Zimbabwe the tech-capital of Africa.

Last year, we watched young people from Mbare to Victoria Falls transform their lives through code. Kids in rural schools built their first games. Teachers discovered they could bring technology into their classrooms.

This year, we're dreaming even bigger. More Innovation Hubs opening their doors. More young adults landing their first tech jobs. More children discovering that they too can create, not just consume, technology.

But most importantly, we're excited about the stories yet to be written, the student who will build Zimbabwe's next big app, the child in Gwayi who will fall in love with technology, the teacher who will inspire a generation of tech innovators.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. Together we're transforming communities, one line of code at a time.

Here's to a year of new possibilities!

Happy New Year!

#HappyNewYear #Freetechbootcamp #Uncommon #Zimbabwe

We're opening new doors in 2026. Please help us give students the keys.

As we grow, so does our need. Every laptop donated means another young Zimbabwean can join our bootcamp and launch their tech career.

Donate today: https://uncommon.org/computers

#Uncommon #2026bootcamp #Donate #laptops

We had to share more moments from our recent graduation ceremony! There were so many incredible memories from this special day that we couldn't fit them into just one post.

Congrats again to all our graduates! We're so proud of you and can't wait to see what's next.

@telcobroadbandandbeyond @duluxzimbabwe @nedbank_zimbabwe @innbuckszw

#Uncommon #Graduation #techbootcamp

On Friday, we witnessed something extraordinary. Over 450 parents, guardians, and guests attended our Harare Graduation to celebrate 151 young Zimbabweans who just completed their transformation from unemployed youth to certified tech professionals.

Parents who once worried about their children's futures watched them walk across that stage with confidence. Some mothers couldn't hold back tears.

We were deeply honored to host distinguished leaders who understand what this moment means for Zimbabwe's future:

- Our guest of honor, Honorable T. Machakaira, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training
- Honorable K. Mupumhanga, Deputy Minister of Youth
- Mr. S. Mhlanga, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth
- Ruvimbo Violet Katiyo, Head of Exploration, UNDP Zimbabwe
- Representatives from our incredible partners who make this work possible

Minister Machakaira captured the moment perfectly: "Organizations like Uncommon are not just teaching skills, they're unlocking Zimbabwe's potential. These young innovators will drive our economic growth through technology. This is how we build a competitive Zimbabwe."

One graduate called it "the best day of my life." For those of us lucky enough to witness their journey, from nervous beginners to confident professionals, we understand why.

To our 151 graduates: You didn't just learn to code. You proved that with opportunity and determination, anything is possible. You're not just finding jobs; you're creating Zimbabwe's digital future.

To everyone who attended our graduation, thank you for believing in these young people. Your support, your cheers, your presence reminded us all why this work matters.

The path to making Zimbabwe the most tech-literate country in Africa just got 151 steps closer.

#UncommonGraduation #ZimbabweTech #DigitalTransformation #YouthEmpowerment #TechEducation

A laptop today. A career tomorrow.

That's the equation we're working with at Uncommon.org.

Our 2026 bootcamp students are ready to learn about technology, coding, design, and digital marketing. They're prepared to work hard, give back to their communities, and build careers that change their lives.

But they need a laptop to start.

Every device donated becomes theirs to keep after graduation. The same laptop they use in class becomes the tool they use to freelance, apply for jobs, and build their future.

We're expanding to more communities in 2026. We need more laptops.

If you or your organization can help, please don't hesitate to reach out. Let's turn potential into progress.

Donate today: https://uncommon.org/computers

#TechEducation #SocialImpact #freetechbootcamp #uncommon

We began 2025 with a simple belief: every young Zimbabwean deserves the opportunity to learn about technology, regardless of their background.

12 months later, the numbers tell a powerful story. But more importantly, the lives behind those numbers have been transformed.

From community hubs in Harare to new spaces in Victoria Falls. From after-school coding sessions to full-time tech careers. From curious kids to confident professionals.

This is what happens when you believe in potential and provide opportunity.

Swipe through our 2025 Wrapped to see the ripple effect of your support.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

#UncommonWrapped2025 #TechForGood #Zimbabwe

This week, something amazing happened.

We reached a significant milestone in Mt Darwin, training over 100 educators across three days.

The journey began with school heads from 20+ primary and secondary schools gathering to understand why digital literacy has become essential for modern education. These leaders were essentially preparing to bring these skills back to their entire teaching staff, creating a ripple effect across the district.

What made this training truly special was witnessing some teachers use laptops for the first time. Many educators who have dedicated years to shaping young minds had never used a computer. They'd been paying others to type their lesson plans and school documents.

The transformation was immediate and powerful. Teachers learned to create their own documents, build lesson plans, and even explore AI tools. The defining moment came when a school head confidently delivered an AI-generated vote of thanks, just hours after discovering what AI was.

Support from the DSi office and Mt Darwin South Constituency Development Office, including Hon. Mupamhanga's office, demonstrated true community leadership. Their consistent presence throughout all sessions showed that this isn't just about teaching computer skills, it's about dignity, independence, and empowerment.

The SDA Committee at Chomagora Primary captured it perfectly: this training impacts not just teachers, but entire school communities. When teachers no longer need to pay for basic typing services, when they can create engaging digital content for their students, and when they feel confident in a digital world, everything changes.

These 100+ teachers will impact thousands of students across Mt Darwin.

And those students will help build Zimbabwe's digital future.

In Zimbabwe, thousands of talented young people are ready to launch their tech careers, but without a laptop, they can't even begin.

At Uncommon.org, every student in our free bootcamp receives a laptop to learn on, and they get to keep it when they graduate.

That device becomes the foundation of their career, the tool they use to build apps, design websites, market businesses, and earn a living.

As we expand to more communities in 2026, we need more laptops.

One laptop = one life changed.

The talent is here. The training is ready. We need help with the tools.

https://uncommon.org/computers

#donate #techeducation #YouthEmpowerment #uncommon