Stories & Updates

News from the field

Updates on our programs, insights on AI education, and stories from the communities we serve.

Field UpdateNovember 2024

Our First Pilot: Bringing AI Education to Cyprus with Hope For Children

In November 2024, Little Engine partnered with the 'Hope For Children' CRC Policy Center in Cyprus to deliver computers and a 3-month AI education program. HFC is an international institution that implements child protection policies based on UN and EU standards—making them the ideal partner for our mission to reach children affected by conflict and crisis.

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The Technology Gap: Why Computer Access Still Matters in 2026

While AI dominates headlines, billions of children still lack access to a basic computer. We explore why bridging the hardware gap is the essential first step to AI literacy—and how $99 can change a child's trajectory.

UpdateJanuary 2026

2025 Year in Review: From Launch to Impact

From our founding to our first partnerships, 2025 was the year Little Engine went from vision to reality. We launched our AI learning platform, donated over 100 computers, and began working with partner organizations across multiple countries.

InsightDecember 2025

Why AI Education is the Great Equalizer

In a world where opportunities are unevenly distributed, AI literacy may be the most important skill we can teach. Here's why we believe every child deserves access.

Field UpdateNovember 2025

Empowering Rwanda's Future: Our UNICEF Partnership in Action