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The Joy of Giving Back
This week marks Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week in Aotearoa New Zealand. This years theme is Whiria te tangata – Weave the people together. We want to celebrate the incredible journey of volunteering with Code Club Aotearoa and express our endless gratitude to those who give their time and skills to the cause. They are the heart of the programme, shaping the future and helping to create a better Aotearoa for every Kiwi. Thank you Code Club volunteers!
It Takes a Village: Our Recycle A Device Ecosystem
Let it be said that bridging the digital divide is not something we can achieve alone. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi: with your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
Recycle A Device works within an ecosystem—an entire community of other people, groups, and organisations who fill gaps and help us to get resources from where they are not needed to where they are, educating and upskilling people along the way.
Matariki & Puanga: Celebrating with Digital Technologies
This winter, expand your celebration of Matariki, Puanga and the Māori New Year with fun learning activities in computational thinking, directional coding, block-based programming and three-dimensional digital design!
Outreach That Has Impact in Ōtautahi
Read about our high-impact classroom-based outreach programme for teachers and children in Ōtautahi.
Volunteer Spotlight - Sid Kumar (RAD Kaitiaki)
To celebrate National Volunteer Week and honour the support given by the RAD kaitiaki RAD Programme Manager Kelsey caught up with Sid Kumar, who has been part of RAD since 2020.
Code Club: Library Spotlight
This month, we're shining the spotlight on Te Aka Mauri Code Club, a dynamic library-based club in Rotorua. Meet Frankie, the inspiring club leader who stepped into this role in 2022 and has been on an exciting journey of learning to code ever since. Read on for her valuable tips and discover the incredible impact when club students transition into volunteer roles. Thank you, Frankie!
Gearing Up For Techweek
Digital Future Aotearoa is getting amongst the events of TechWeek 2024—are you? Find out where we’ll be and where we wish we could be!
Digital Technologies Education: Big Impact, Big Needs
Digital technologies education has a big impact for tamariki and rangatahi. Find out why, and how we are working towards equal access to these important skills.
Code Club: Volunteer Spotlight
This month's spotlight is on Code Club volunteer Alex, who has recently joined one of our outreach clubs, Te Huarahi Robotics. Alex, a software developer from Ōtautahi, talks to us about her personal journey with programming and the impact volunteering has on her and the club students. Ngā mihi nui Alex!
Anzac Day: Three Activities to Weave in Digital Technologies
This Anzac Day, discover how easy it can be to weave into our commemorations some fun explorations in computational thinking and valuable experiences for learners working safely online and creatively with digital design.
Code Club: Ākonga Spotlight Meet Max!
This month, we're excited to shine a spotlight on one of our talented young creators! Max has been involved with the Glen Eden Code Club since its inception last year and kindly took the time to chat to us about his coding journey, including his favourite projects, challenges and triumphs.
The Numbers From 2023: A Look at RAD’s Reach and Impact
Recycle A Device is mission-oriented. We want to bridge the digital divide in Aotearoa; we’re slowly chipping away at that enormous task by working towards our three focus outcomes.
Closing the Digital Divide With TechMate
TechMate is a key partner for Recycle A Device. Here’s their story plus how the two organisations work together for a common goal.
The e-Waste Issue in Aotearoa: What It Means and What We Can Do
The issue of e-waste is a global one, and New Zealand is not tackling it well. Here’s the rundown on the scale of the problem and how we can help to minimise it.
