For many teachers in under-resourced schools, printing worksheets, classroom activities and assessment papers is not always straightforward. Limited access to reliable printing equipment can make everyday teaching more difficult, creating an additional challenge for educators who are already working with constrained resources.

To help address these challenges, Canon South Africa's Imaging Technologies & Communications Group (ITCG) has launched Canon Prints the Future, a community initiative that will donate at least two printers every month to underprivileged schools and education-focused non-profit organisations across South Africa.

Running until November 2026, the programme will see a total of 12 printers donated, helping schools and organisations improve access to the printed learning materials that support both educators and learners. From worksheets and classroom activities to assessments and examination papers, these resources play an important role in creating meaningful learning opportunities every day. Through this initiative, Canon is committed to helping bridge the education gap.

"Education has the power to change lives, but educators need the right tools to help learners reach their full potential," says Nazrana Bhorat, Product Marketing Manager (ITCG) at Canon South Africa. "Through Canon Prints the Future, we hope to make everyday teaching a little easier by providing schools with reliable printing solutions that support learning where it matters most. As a technology company, we believe innovation should create meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Every child deserves access to quality learning resources."

Prints the Future forms part of Canon South Africa's broader commitment to using technology to create positive social impact. Guided by the principles of Kyosei, the company continues to invest in initiatives that strengthen communities, support education and create opportunities through innovation. Technology has the power to empower the future of South Africa's youth.

Canon is investing in practical solutions that remove everyday barriers to learning. By improving access to essential printed learning materials, the initiative aims to support educators in delivering quality education while giving learners greater access to the resources they need to succeed.

"Every lesson begins with access to the right resources," adds Bhorat. "If this initiative helps a teacher prepare one more worksheet, print one more assessment or give one more learner the opportunity to learn, then we know we've made a meaningful contribution."