We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our websites. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Read our cookie policy.

Community stories

When young people are given opportunities to learn and create with technology, they can do incredible things. Meet the next generation of digital makers who are using technology to shape the world around them, and the educators who are teaching them.

Spencer’s story
Spencer, from chemistry to coding, England: Read transcript

Spencer, from chemistry to coding, England

“It’s really exciting to see how students have embraced computer science as a brand new subject at school.” After 24 years as a science teacher, Spencer decided to turn his personal passion for digital making into a career, transitioning to be a computer science teacher. With GCSE Computer Science now on the curriculum at his school, and goals to introduce it at A level shortly, Spencer shows no signs of slowing down.

Nadia’s story
Nadia, sharing her passion for computer science, Iraq: Read transcript

Nadia, sharing her passion for computer science, Iraq

“The experience the children have in a Code Club, they will take it through their whole life.” Nadia started volunteering with Code Club while studying for her PhD in London. It gave her the chance to immerse herself in her local community and share her expertise of computing with young people. Watch Nadia’s story to hear how she is pursuing her goal of introducing a Code Club in every school in Iraq.

Adarsh’s story
Adarsh, creating tech solutions to problems, USA: Read transcript

Adarsh, creating tech solutions to problems, USA

“When you’re developing technology that can help solve a problem, you are bringing something to the world.” Adarsh entered his Smart Sprinkler System into Coolest Projects after being inspired by the need in California to manage water during a drought and has since developed a Contactless Vital Signs Monitor. Watch Adarsh’s video to see where he gets his inspiration as he continues to make things that matter to him.

Selin’s story
Selin, passionate about robotics and AI, Turkey: Read transcript

Selin, passionate about robotics and AI, Turkey

“Be curious and courageous, and never let setbacks stop you”. When Selin discovered Coolest Projects, she set herself the task of making a robotic guide dog to showcase at the event. Selin has since built seven robots, and her enthusiasm shows no sign of stopping. Watch Selin’s video to see her demonstrate how robotics and AI technology can be used to support people and their well-being.

Sophie’s story
Sophie, encouraging learning through play: Read transcript

Sophie, encouraging learning through play

“Sometimes I just step back and I watch them all helping each other and working together”. When teacher Sophie Hudson set out to run a Code Club in her village school in rural North Yorkshire, she had no idea how much impact her weekly coding sessions would have on her learners. Watch Sophie’s video to find out Code Club is supporting the children’s confidence, creativity, and more.

Jay’s story
Jay, sharing his love of robotics in his local community, UK: Read transcript

Jay, sharing his love of robotics in his local community, UK

"Robotics and coding is really fun. It boosts your creativity!" Jay started creating with technology at a young age, after attending free coding workshops such as CoderDojo. He’s now running his own coding sessions for other children and adults in his community. Using recycled and low-cost materials, Jay always brings fun to his workshops. Watch his story to see where Jay’s love for robotics is taking him.

Cian’s story
Cian, Google apprentice, Ireland: Read transcript

Cian, Google apprentice, Ireland

“I can’t create anything I want in real life, but I can create anything I want on a computer.” Software engineer apprentice Cian fell in love with programming during his 6 years at his local CoderDojo. Watch his story to see how he turned his passion for digital making into his dream job at Google.

Yolanda’s story
Yolanda, working towards equity in tech, USA: Read transcript

Yolanda, working towards equity in tech, USA

“The computer gives me the tools to be an artist, to create things, and if it does that for me, just imagine what it will do for kids!” Computing educator and researcher Yolanda Payne is passionate about making technology accessible to all. Watch her story to see what Yolanda has learned while teaching her students.

Toshan’s story
My Coding Story: Toshan: Read transcript

Toshan, giving back to the community through mentoring, India

Toshan found help in the global Raspberry Pi community on his coding journey. To give something back, he set up a CoderDojo for other young people in his hometown. Watch his story to discover why mentoring is such an important part of his life.

Laura’s story
My Coding Story: Laura: Read transcript

Laura, building robots to change the world, Romania

“I want to bring a change to the world.”

Since meeting like-minded tech creators at her local CoderDojo, Laura has travelled the world with her friends and the robots they build together. Discover how Laura’s journey has led her to mind-controlled robotics and more!

Zaahra and Eesa
My Coding Story: Zaahra and Eesa: Read transcript

Zaahra and Eesa, using technology to bring families together, United Kingdom

Zaahra and Eesa are siblings who share a mutual love of coding. They enjoy working as a team and using technology to solve problems around them. Find out how Zaahra and Eesa used technology to reconnect with their grandparents.

Avye’s story
My Coding Story: Avye: Read transcript

Avye, inspiring the next generation of women in tech, United Kingdom

Avye has been coding since she was 7. She is passionate about robotics and closing the gender divide in the tech industry. Learn how she’s leading the way for girls into coding.

Support the Raspberry Pi Foundation

You can empower young people worldwide to learn computing and become confident, creative digital makers.

Donate
A girl using a laptop