Every child
deserves a
secure
digital future.
1.2 billion Americansare growing up in a digital world they were never taught to navigate safely. Cyber4Every1 changes that — one workshop, one skill, one community at a time.
Our Approach
Simple tools. Real skills. Lasting change.
Access
We go where students are — schools, community centres, churches, anywhere learners gather. No expensive kits. Just laptops, phones, tablets, and free tools.
Build
Students don't just learn concepts — they build real projects: AI tools, safety plans, digital campaigns, problem-solving prototypes.
Think
Critical thinking and responsible internet use are woven into every session. Students leave changed, not just informed.
Lead
Graduates become ambassadors — teaching peers, mentoring younger students, and building safer digital communities.
The Reality
A child in Chicago has a smartphone.
No one taught her how to use it safely.
Across Africa, hundreds of millions of young people are online — learning, working, socialising — with no training in digital safety, no coding skills, and no understanding of the AI tools reshaping their futures.
Unsafe Online
Most young people share personal data, click suspicious links, and fall for scams — not because they're careless, but because nobody taught them otherwise.
Locked Out of the Digital Economy
Africa's digital economy is projected to reach $180B by 2025 — but without coding, cybersecurity, or AI skills, young people can only watch from the outside.
Unprepared for an AI World
AI is already reshaping healthcare, finance, agriculture, and education across Africa. Children in school today will work and live in an AI-first world. Almost none are being prepared.
“Cyber4Every1 is the bridge between the world children have and the digital future they deserve — built skill by skill, workshop by workshop, community by community.”
Making A Difference Together
Active campaigns — fund a skill,
change a life.
Every campaign directly funds workshops, devices, internet access, and certified instructors. Choose a cause, set your amount, and watch the impact grow.
Internet Safety for 500 Students
Fund a term-long internet safety program reaching 500 students in underserved schools across Chicago's South Side and partner communities in East Africa.
Coding Bootcamp — 200 Teens
A 4-week intensive coding workshop for 200 teenagers aged 13–19. Students build their first website or app and leave with a portfolio project and a certificate.
AI Project Building — 100 Youth
Help 100 young people aged 13–19 learn to build real AI tools that solve community problems. No prior experience needed — just curiosity and a device.
Cybersecurity Foundations — Schools
Bring cybersecurity fundamentals to 10 schools: passwords, threats, privacy, and digital identity. Delivered by certified instructors with hands-on activities.
Digital Literacy for Kids (8–12)
Teach younger children to question what they see online — ads, algorithms, misinformation. Building critical thinkers who are safer and smarter online.
What We Teach
Six tracks. Real skills.
Delivered anywhere.
Every workshop is project-based, equipment-light, and designed to work in any environment — from classrooms to community centres.
Internet Safety
Know what's safe to share, click, and trust online. Protect your privacy and digital identity.
Learn More →Cybersecurity Foundations
Understand threats, passwords, privacy, and protection. Build your first line of digital defence.
Learn More →Coding for Beginners
Build your first website, app, or game from scratch using beginner-friendly tools and languages.
Learn More →AI Project Building
Use AI tools to solve real community problems. Build prototypes. Present solutions to peers.
Learn More →Innovation & Ideas
Learn design thinking and entrepreneurial problem-solving. Turn ideas into action plans.
Learn More →Critical Thinking
Question algorithms, ads, and the information you consume. Build a resilient digital mind.
Learn More →Meet the Founder
Led by someone who has lived this work.
Ivan Zziwa — Cybersecurity educator, researcher, and community mentor. Founder of Cyber4Every1. Holder of 10+ awards and certifications including CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC, and AWS Cloud Practitioner.
“I’ve seen what happens when young people get the right guidance. They don’t just learn — they transform.”
Best Student — Master of Cyber Forensics & Security
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year
Clinton E. Stryker Distinguished Service Award
College of Computing Excellence Award
Outstanding Coursera Teaching Assistant Award
ITM Outstanding Student Award
Nate Thomas Award
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CompTIA Security+
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
Our Gallery
Workshops, students & moments
A glimpse into the classrooms, community centres, and bootcamps where Cyber4Every1 is building the next generation of digital defenders.
Cybersecurity Workshop — South Side Chicago
Students Learning to Code for the First Time
Internet Safety Session — Partner School
Teen AI Project Building Bootcamp
Community Centre Digital Literacy Day
Girls in Cybersecurity — Graduation Ceremony
Get Involved
Give a child the skills
to thrive online.
Your contribution directly funds workshops, equipment, and access for young people across Africa.
Choose your impact
$25 = one student's full workshop kit and internet access for a month
Donate $25 Monthly →🔒 Secure payment · ✅ Registered NGO · 📊 100% transparent · 💳 Card · PayPal · M-Pesa
Donate
Fund workshops, equipment, and internet access directly. Every dollar goes where it's needed most.
Donate Today →Volunteer
Cybersecurity pros, coders, educators, and organisers — your skills can reshape a young person's future.
Join as Volunteer →Partner
Schools, universities, tech companies, and NGOs — partner with us to scale impact across communities.
Become a Partner →From the Field
Stories, milestones & news
Updates from our workshops, communities, and team — the moments that remind us why this work matters.
AwardsCyber4Every1 Wins 2024 Digital Equity Award
Our founder Ivan Zziwa accepted the Digital Equity Innovation Award at the Chicago Technology Summit, recognising Cyber4Every1's impact on closing the cybersecurity education gap for youth in Africa.
Read More →Program Update500 Students Complete Cybersecurity Foundations
Our largest cohort yet — 500 students across 12 partner schools completed the Cybersecurity Foundations module this term. Student pass rates hit a record 94%, with 40+ students expressing interest in cybersecurity careers.
Read More →
New ProgramNew AI Project Building Track Launches
We're excited to announce our newest program track: AI Project Building for teens aged 13–19. Students learn to build real AI-powered tools — from fake-news detectors to community chatbots — in just 3 weeks.
Read More →Fund the next generation of
Africa's digital defenders.
Cyber4Every1 offers institutional funders a credible, transparent, and impact-measurable partnership to advance digital equity in Africa. We align with SDG 4, 8, 9, and 16.
SDG 4 — Quality Education
Our workshops directly expand access to quality digital education for children in underserved communities.
SDG 8 — Decent Work
Cybersecurity and coding skills directly improve youth employability in U.S.Agrowing digital economy.
SDG 9 — Innovation
We build local digital infrastructure skills at the grassroots level, one young person at a time.
SDG 16 — Strong Institutions
Safe internet use and critical thinking create more resilient, informed digital citizens.
Contact Us
Have questions, partnership ideas, or grant inquiries? We'd love to hear from you. Cyber4Every1 is based in Chicago, IL — reach us any time below.
Our Base
Chicago, IL
United States of America
Call / WhatsApp
Available on request
Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm CT