SMART KIDS HOLIDAYS : Orange Cameroon Gives 400 Young People the Keys to a Responsible Digital World

(LVDE) – Concluded on August 7, 2025, the 4th edition of Smart Kids Holidays, a program focused on creativity and learning, enabled participants to explore fields such as robotics, coding, and public speaking, while promoting responsible use of digital technologies.

On August 7, 2025, the city of Douala came alive with creativity and innovation as the curtain fell on the 4th edition of Smart Kids Holidays. Organized by Digital House International (DHI) from July 7 to August 7, the program allowed 400 children aged 6 to 18 to immerse themselves in a fun and enriching learning experience. Young participants from different cities across Cameroon had the opportunity to sharpen their skills through a wide range of workshops, from robotics and digital design to coding and public speaking.

The closing ceremonies, held in both Douala and Yaoundé, were memorable moments that brought together enthusiastic and curious children who showcased their creativity throughout the program. Each activity was carefully designed to stimulate imagination and strengthen skills, ensuring the children enjoyed both fun and educational holidays.

“Orange Cameroon, true to its social commitment to young people, wanted to support this 4th edition of Smart Kids Holidays to help uncover the hidden potential in every child,” said Malick Njoume, Head of Pulse & Youth Program at Orange Cameroon. To make this commitment concrete, the company covered 75% of registration fees for 200 children, reducing the cost from 50,000 FCFA to just 12,500 FCFA. This initiative was designed to ease the financial burden on parents during challenging economic times.

The association Terre Afrique, a partner of DHI, also played a key role in the program by focusing on content creation. “It was a pleasure to support DHI in this project, especially with all the activities related to content production,” said a representative of the association. By the end of this edition, it was clear that the children had developed strong public speaking skills, to the point that they even suggested training programs for their parents.

Andrea Tanga, Project Manager of Smart Kids Holidays, highlighted the innovations introduced this year, particularly Design Thinking. This approach enabled children to tackle real-world issues by proposing their own solutions. “I am especially moved by this 4th edition because we integrated this method, which helps children identify problems and think of meaningful solutions,” she said with satisfaction.

Beyond technical skills, Smart Kids Holidays also encouraged friendship and bonding among participants. Moments of sharing and mutual support were at the heart of the experience, strengthening community ties. These social interactions enriched the program and gave children the chance to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Esther Grace