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our communities

We transform recycled shipping containers into state of the art, solar powered Innovation Hubs to run our free technology Bootcamps directly in the communities we serve.

investing in community

We believe strongly in working at the community level to make longterm, grassroots and sustainable change.

Our goal is not to extract talent, but to create environments where everyone can thrive.

environment matters

Our goal is to create awe-inspiring learning environments where our students and young adults are encouraged to wonder, create & thrive.

You shouldn’t have to go to Silicon Valley to get a world class technology experience, you should be able to just walk down the street.

our newest innovation hub

Our Innovation Hub in Victoria Falls is being built in honor of Vincent Bohlen.

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visit our Innovation Hubs

Are you in Zimbabwe and want to see our programs in person? Our Innovation Hubs are open Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm all year long. Feel free to stop by anytime to see what the students are learning. Just remember, most of our Hubs are on school campuses, so, please check in with the school upon arrival and follow all protocols. If you’d like to plan a visit in advance, please email hello@uncommon.org.

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We are now accepting applications for our first Victoria Falls Technology Bootcamp. Please use this link to submit your application today.

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2024 bootcamp intake now open

We are currently accepting applications for our Victoria Falls Technology Bootcamp. Please fill out the application form to apply today. If you are interested in joining our Harare Bootcamps, please fill out the form to be added to the sign up list.

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While our after school programs are entirely free for our partner government schools, we offer paid courses to private & charter schools to help subsidize the costs of our free program. Please get in touch if you’d like to bring coding to your school.

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We were honored to host His Excellency Pete Vowles, the British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, and Steve Harvey, the Embassy’s Education Advisor, at our Warren Park 2 Innovation Hub!

The visit was particularly special because the Ambassador shared his inspiring journey of teaching in Mutoko with our students. 

His experience of Zimbabwe's education landscape created an instant connection, and our students were captivated by his story and insights into diplomatic service.

The highlight of the day was watching Mr. Harvey try his hand at Scratch programming alongside our students!

It was a wonderful demonstration of how coding can bring people together, regardless of their background.

We also showcased our Teacher Training initiative, discussing our vision of empowering educators to bring coding education into every classroom in Zimbabwe. A meaningful conversation with the school's headmistress rounded off the visit, reinforcing the importance of our partnership with local schools.

Thank you, Your Excellency and Mr. Harvey, for spending time with the Uncommon community and showing such genuine interest in our mission to make Zimbabwe the most tech-literate country in Africa!

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