Prestigious Diana Legacy Award for Gabrielle
22 April 2024 - All
Upper Sixth pupil Gabrielle has won a prestigious Diana Legacy Award in recognition of her work improving the quality of computer education in rural communities worldwide. The Award Ceremony took place last month at the Science Museum with presentations made by HRH The Prince of Wales.
Gabrielle was one of 20 young people to receive the award, which ‘celebrates the achievements of leaders, visionaries and role models across the world who have demonstrated their ability to inspire and mobilise new generations to service their communities.’
After a trip to Phnom Penh in 2019, Gabrielle visited local schools and discovered they had never used a computer before but wanted to learn. This inspired Gabrielle to set up the Discimus Foundation in 2021 to improve quality education by providing computer equipment and computer and coding lessons to children worldwide. Since then, over 9000 students have benefited and been supported by 30+ volunteer teachers. The Foundation has raised over £30,000, which has enabled them to set up six computer labs in Cambodia, Uganda, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Zambia. Gabrielle has also personally produced seven computer and coding courses for children aged 10 to 18 years.
On receiving the award, Gabrielle said, ‘I am a strong believer in Diana’s legacy that no matter what age, we all have a voice and can contribute to creating positive change.’
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