Sierra Leone Government Launches 15 Educational Websites Sierra Leoneans Can Access Without Data

The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation together with the National Telecommunications Authority has partnered with Orange Sierra Leone, Africell Sierra Leone, and Qcell Salone Pride to launch the first phase of zero rating 15 educational websites across various institutions in Sierra Leone.

This initiative is said to be in support of the free quality school education introduced by the Government of Sierra Leone.

The chosen educational platforms were carefully selected and validated by the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation and the different partners from different search engines based on the frequency of searches they receive daily.

The main objectives of implementing the zero-rating initiative are: Support for the Free Quality Education Program, Augmented access to educational resources, Enriched learning opportunities through blended learning methodologies, Advancement of digital literacy and technological acumen, and Bringing government services closer to citizens

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The 15 websites that have been zero-rated include:
https://lnkd.in/d5A9UQVv
https://lnkd.in/edNzreN
https://lnkd.in/drGzbTqg
https://www.starfall.com
https://lnkd.in/eMD4vs3
https://lnkd.in/dzJ3N5p6
https://lnkd.in/d8ubj5z6
https://lnkd.in/dRfAXznH
https://lnkd.in/d2Hc3mNW
https://lnkd.in/dewPKhEr
https://www.tsc.gov.sl
https://www.tsctrm.org
https://lnkd.in/dZsyN-Ru
https://www.mbsse.gov.sl
https://lnkd.in/dHpMtrHZ

These websites will provide teachers with free access to apply for PIN codes, students with access to learning materials that support the curriculum, citizens with access to self-learning content at no cost, and free access to government services.

This project is a testament to the ministry’s commitment to complementing the President’s efforts in advancing digital inclusion, education accessibility and partnership with the private sector.