Sophie Ashford – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:25:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Celebrating the community: Douglas and Oasis Mathare https://noise.getoto.net/2026/08/11/celebrating-the-community-douglas-and-oasis-mathare/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:25:11 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93570 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. Last year, we shared the story of Douglas, founder and director of Oasis Mathare, an organisation using technology to open…

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]]> Robots, games, AI, and more at Coolest Projects UK 2026 https://noise.getoto.net/2026/07/21/robots-games-ai-and-more-at-coolest-projects-uk-2026/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:02:09 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=93445 Coolest Projects UK returned to Bradford in May, with more than 200 young people showcasing digital projects they had designed and built themselves. Visitors at the showcase event had the chance to explore an amazing range of projects across categories, from Scratch and Python to AI, hardware, web design, and game development. Every participant had…

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]]> A day of big ideas at Coolest Projects USA Minnesota 2026 https://noise.getoto.net/2026/05/06/a-day-of-big-ideas-at-coolest-projects-usa-minnesota-2026/ Wed, 06 May 2026 13:02:41 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=92955 Coolest Projects USA Minnesota returned for its second year in the state on 11 April, with the celebration of creativity and coding coming to the Science Museum of Minnesota once again. At its heart, Coolest Projects is about giving young tech creators the opportunity to be seen and heard, and to share something they’ve made…

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]]> Many paths into mentoring: Building inclusive Code Clubs in Glasgow https://noise.getoto.net/2026/04/09/many-paths-into-mentoring-building-inclusive-code-clubs-in-glasgow/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:19:59 +0000 https://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=92819 Across Glasgow’s libraries, Code Clubs are opening doors for young people to explore creativity, problem-solving, and confidence through coding. Behind many of these sessions is Claire Quigley, who supports volunteers and helps Code Clubs thrive in community spaces across the city. Claire’s story challenges the idea that there is only one route into technology or…

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]]> 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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