Sophie Ashford – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:59:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Marie’s story: Bringing coding to kids in Tottenham https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/24/maries-story-bringing-coding-to-kids-in-tottenham/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:59:32 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91481 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Marie is a force of nature. As the founder of Breadline London, a grassroots community project in Haringey, she has…

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]]> Dedication to digital education in Bangladesh: Meet Shajan https://noise.getoto.net/2025/08/19/dedication-to-digital-education-in-bangladesh-meet-shajan/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:50:44 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91292 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Today, we introduce Shajan, a digital storyteller and senior business advisor at the BBC, whose extraordinary personal and professional journey has…

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]]> From coder to mentor: Meet Isabelle https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/30/from-coder-to-mentor-meet-isabelle/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:11:29 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91156 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Meet Isabelle, a youth mentor at a library Code Club, whose inspiring story tells how a passion for helping others and…

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]]> Creating a space for connection and code: Meet Seung Woo (Tony), Canada https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/23/creating-a-space-for-connection-and-code-meet-seung-woo-tony-canada/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:23:30 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=91087 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Seung Woo, also known as Tony, is a 17-year-old student from Canada and the co-founder of his school’s Code Club,…

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]]> Giving back through Code Club | Meet Douglas https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/16/giving-back-through-code-club-meet-douglas/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:03:58 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90978 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Growing up in Mathare, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, Douglas experienced first-hand what it meant to go without access…

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]]> Code, karaoke, and creativity: Meet Matthew https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/11/code-karaoke-and-creativity-meet-matthew/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:31:50 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90961 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. It’s especially inspiring to hear about young people who are not only passionate about technology, but who are also driven to…

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]]> Young tech creators take over Bradford at Coolest Projects UK https://noise.getoto.net/2025/06/03/young-tech-creators-take-over-bradford-at-coolest-projects-uk/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:42:11 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90326 Bradford was buzzing with excitement this May as over 170 young digital makers from across the UK gathered for Coolest Projects UK 2025 at the Life Centre to celebrate the amazing things young people create with technology. Run by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and hosted by BBC science presenter Greg Foot, the free, in-person event…

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]]> Celebrating young innovators at Coolest Projects USA https://noise.getoto.net/2025/05/06/celebrating-young-innovators-at-coolest-projects-usa/ Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=90040 Last month, the Science Museum of Minnesota buzzed with excitement as young tech creators from across the country came together for Coolest Projects USA in a celebration of creativity, curiosity, and coding. Around 40 young people showcased their projects on the day, sharing their work with friends, family, and the wider coding community. With hands-on…

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]]> Celebrating young tech creators at Coolest Projects Ireland 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/03/12/celebrating-young-tech-creators-at-coolest-projects-ireland-2025/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:52:44 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89619 Earlier this month, young creators gathered at the Sport Ireland Campus National Indoor Training Centre in Dublin for Coolest Projects Ireland 2025, an inspiring showcase of creativity, coding, and problem solving. With more than 80 participants sharing over 60 incredible projects, this year’s event highlighted the passion and innovation of young creators from across Northern…

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]]> Code Club: Empowering the Next Generation of Digital Creators https://noise.getoto.net/2025/02/19/code-club-empowering-the-next-generation-of-digital-creators/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:25:09 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89484 Code Club is more than just a place to learn coding — it’s a thriving global community where young minds discover, create, and grow with technology. With a refreshed look and ambitious goals for 2025, Code Club is set to connect an even larger network of mentors and reach millions more young people worldwide. Since…

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]]> Community Story | Daniela, Thetford Library https://noise.getoto.net/2025/02/04/community-story-daniela-thetford-library/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:27:47 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=89374 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. When Daniela made the transition from working in retail to joining the team at Thetford Library, she never imagined that…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Prabhath https://noise.getoto.net/2024/11/15/celebrating-the-community-prabhath/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:21:52 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=88939 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Prabhath, the founder of the STEMUP Educational Foundation, began his journey into technology at an early age, influenced by his…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Isabel https://noise.getoto.net/2024/08/16/celebrating-the-community-isabel/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:56:34 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=87997 One of our favourite things is sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. Recently, we had the pleasure of speaking with Isabel, a computer science teacher at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College in Eastleigh, England. She…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Yang https://noise.getoto.net/2024/07/11/celebrating-the-community-yang/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:58:48 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=87762 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. In our latest story, we’re heading to London to meet Yang, a Manager in Technology Consulting at EY specialising in…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Arno & Timo https://noise.getoto.net/2024/04/11/celebrating-the-community-arno-timo/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:37:28 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86796 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of amazing young people, volunteers, and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them. In our latest story, we’re heading to Alkmaar, the Netherlands, to meet Arno and Timo, CoderDojo enthusiasts who have transitioned…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Micah https://noise.getoto.net/2024/03/19/celebrating-the-community-micah/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:32:38 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86521 We love hearing from members of the community and sharing the stories of inspiring young people, volunteers, and educators all over the world who have a passion for technology. With this latest story, we’re taking you to Leeds, UK, to meet Micah, a young space enthusiast whose confidence has soared since he started attending a…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Sahibjot https://noise.getoto.net/2024/01/30/celebrating-the-community-sahibjot/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:18:58 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=86218 In our series of community stories, we celebrate some of the wonderful things young people and educators around the world are achieving through the power of technology.  In our latest story, we’re heading to Vivek High School in Mohali, India, to meet Sahibjot, a 14-year-old coding enthusiast who has taken his hobby to the next…

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]]> Celebrating young Coolest Projects creators at a London museum https://noise.getoto.net/2023/12/21/celebrating-young-coolest-projects-creators-at-a-london-museum/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:55:00 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85932 Each year, young people all over the world share and celebrate their amazing tech creations by taking part in Coolest Projects, our digital technology showcase. Our global online showcase and local in-person events give kids a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their creativity with their communities, explore other young creators’ tech projects, and gain inspiration and…

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]]> Celebrating the community: St Joseph’s Secondary School https://noise.getoto.net/2023/11/16/celebrating-the-community-st-josephs-secondary-school/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:05 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=85529 In our series of community stories, we celebrate some of the amazing young people and educators who are using their passion for technology to create positive change in the world around them.  In our latest story, we’re sharing the inspiring journey of St Joseph’s Secondary School in Rush, Ireland. Over the past few years, the…

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]]> Celebrating the community: Spencer https://noise.getoto.net/2023/06/29/celebrating-the-community-spencer/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:01:09 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=84322 We love hearing from members of the community and how they use their passion for computing and digital making to inspire others. Our community stories series takes you on a tour of the globe to meet educators and young tech creators from the USA, Iraq, Romania, and more. For our latest story, we are in…

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