From silence to confidence
Sara is 10 years old and lives in Temara, Morocco. When she first joined the activities at the Mohamed Aziz Lahbabi Cultural Center, she was shy, quiet, and unsure of herself. Like many children who do not grow up surrounded by digital tools, she was discovering tablets for the very first time in an educational setting.
At the beginning, Sara rarely spoke. She stayed in the background, hesitant to participate and afraid of making mistakes. Expressing herself in front of others felt difficult, and using digital tools seemed intimidating. She wanted to learn but lacked confidence and feared being judged.
What Sara did have, however, was curiosity. She wanted to understand how tablets work, to take part in playful learning activities, and to feel comfortable expressing herself.
Her turning point came during a simple classroom exercise. Using a tablet application, Sara created a drawing. With encouragement, she presented it to the group. When the other children applauded, her reaction said everything. For the first time, she felt proud and confident.
From that moment on, things began to change. Supported by her trainer, Sofiya Bouafia, Sara became more engaged. She learned through educational games, communication activities, and hands-on practice. Little by little, she gained confidence, spoke more freely, and even started helping younger children use the tablets.
By the end of the program, Sara was no longer the quiet child she once was. She had developed basic digital skills, a stronger voice, and the confidence to interact with others. The tablet became a tool for learning, but also a bridge to self-expression and inclusion.
Today, Sara wants to continue learning. She already talks about showing her younger sister how to use a tablet to “learn while having fun.”
Her journey is a reminder that when technology is placed in the right hands, with the right guidance, it can do much more than teaching skills. It can help a child find her voice.
“I like coming here because we learn while playing.” Sara