A computer lab transforms an entire school.
A Dofitek computer lab gives hundreds of Haitian students hands-on access to modern technology — every week, every term, for years. A school technology package partner organizations fund and Dofitek implements on the ground.
A country of students learning without computers
Haiti has roughly 16,000+ primary and secondary schools serving more than 3 million students. The overwhelming majority of them have no functional computer lab, no school Wi-Fi, and no structured way to teach digital skills. An entire generation is graduating without ever using the tool that defines the modern economy.
Most classrooms still rely on chalkboards and shared paper textbooks.
And far lower in rural areas, where most schools are located.
Power instability is the #1 reason installed equipment fails — we plan for it.
Every lab a partner funds reaches hundreds of them, every week, for years.
Sources: Haitian Ministry of Education (MENFP) school census, ITU & World Bank ICT indicators, UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
A school without a lab is a school cut off from the future
Artificial intelligence is rewriting how humans learn, work, write, code, design, diagnose, and build. In 2026, a student who cannot use a computer cannot meaningfully use AI — and a student who cannot use AI is being silently locked out of the next economy.
A computer lab is no longer optional infrastructure. It is the single most consequential school technology project a partner can fund in Haiti. It is the bridge between a child in Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien or Jacmel and the same tools a child in Boston, Paris or Seoul takes for granted.
With a lab, every student gets a patient, personalized tutor in every subject — math, French, English, science, history — at no marginal cost.
Students learn to think with AI: research papers, summarize sources, debug code, design presentations, prepare for university.
Freelancing, remote work, software, design, content — these careers require one thing first: comfort with a computer.
More than a room with computers
A school lab is the only place many Haitian children will ever touch a real computer. It becomes the room where research, typing, coding, design, and career-readiness training happen — week after week.
- Hundreds of students rotate through the lab every week
- Teachers gain a modern tool to enrich every subject
- Students prepare for higher education and the digital economy
- The school becomes a recognized digital learning hub in its community
One room. Every subject. Every teacher. Every student.
A computer lab is not a single program — it is a permanent upgrade to how the school operates. It changes how teachers teach, how students learn, how subjects are explored, and how a community sees its own future.
Lessons move from chalkboard recitation to interactive content: videos, simulations, AI-assisted lesson prep, digital quizzes, real-time feedback. A single teacher reaches more students, more effectively.
Students stop being passive listeners. They research, type, code, design, present, collaborate. Learning becomes active, visual, hands-on — and far more memorable.
Geography becomes Google Earth. Biology becomes 3D anatomy. History becomes archives. Math becomes interactive problem-solving. Every subject in the curriculum gets richer overnight.
Students learn to write essays digitally, prepare slide decks, submit assignments online — the exact skills required by every university, in Haiti and abroad.
A school with a working lab becomes a destination. Enrollment rises, teachers stay longer, parents engage more, and the institution earns lasting community trust.
Older siblings learn alongside younger ones. Parents take evening classes. The lab becomes a neighborhood resource — a small economic engine for the whole area.
The most consequential school technology project a partner can fund in Haiti
A funded meal feeds a child for a day. A funded book is read a few times. A computer lab teaches hundreds of children every week for 5–8 years, and then trains the next cohort, and the next. Few interventions in education have a longer half-life.
Multiply that by every student who learns to type, to research, to use AI, to apply to university, to find remote work — and a single lab quietly produces engineers, designers, nurses, accountants, entrepreneurs and teachers for an entire generation of Haiti.
What each part of a lab does
The core of the lab — modern Intel Core i5 desktops with at least 8GB RAM (or equivalent), suitable for everyday school use.
Office productivity tools, browsers, typing tutors, and grade-appropriate learning apps to support every subject.
Local network and Wi-Fi (when available) so students and teachers can access online learning resources.
Surge protectors and UPS units (VIP) to protect the equipment from Haiti's unstable electricity supply.
A multifunction printer that turns the lab into a real productivity hub for the entire school.
Hands-on training so school staff can confidently operate, manage, and protect the lab.
Choose the lab that fits the school
Small schools or first-time digital access
- 15 Dell, HP, Lenovo or equivalent desktops
- Monitors, keyboards, mice
- Windows + Office + educational software
- Surge protection & basic networking
- Installation, configuration, training
- 90-day technical support
Medium-size schools with regular class rotation
- 30 Dell, HP, Lenovo or equivalent desktops
- Monitors, keyboards, mice
- Windows + Office + educational software
- Wi-Fi router & local networking
- Surge protection
- Installation, configuration, personnel training
- Documentation and partner reporting
- 90-day technical support
Large schools and high-impact partner initiatives
- 50 Dell, HP, Lenovo or equivalent desktops
- Monitors, keyboards, mice
- Windows + Office + educational software
- Managed Wi-Fi + LAN switch
- Printer / multifunction device
- UPS units & full surge protection
- Full installation, configuration, training
- Extended documentation
- 90-day technical support
Equip a school. Empower a generation.
Reach out and we'll help you select the right lab tier, identify the right school, and walk you through every step from project scoping to inauguration.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a Dofitek computer lab?+
Modern brand-name desktops, monitors, peripherals, software, networking, surge protection, full installation, training for school personnel, and 90 days of free technical support.
How long does installation take?+
Typically 2–5 days on site, depending on lab size, room readiness, electrical work needed, and internet availability.
Do schools need to have internet already?+
No. A lab is valuable even fully offline — many learning tools run locally. Where internet is available, we configure it; where not, we use offline content.
Who selects the school that receives the lab?+
Partners typically nominate the beneficiary school. When asked, Dofitek can also recommend a vetted school based on need, room conditions, electricity, and student population.
Are the computers new or refurbished?+
We use modern, fully functional name-brand equipment (Dell, HP, Lenovo or equivalent). The exact mix depends on availability and the project budget, but every machine is reliable, school-grade, and warrantied through our supplier where possible.
What happens after the 90-day support window?+
Schools keep using the lab independently. Partners may renew support, fund maintenance visits, or commission upgrades. We remain available for paid support too.
Can my organization brand or co-brand the lab?+
Yes. Partner organizations can be acknowledged on a plaque in the lab and in the partner report. Co-branded inaugurations can be arranged.