Developing Sustainable ICT models
African Schools on Line (ASOL)
Enabling first time ICT Access & Opportunities to
benefit Children, Schools & communities across the
world!
ASOL is a tested ICT (Information and
Communications Technology) educational program (Information and
Communications Technology) providing first time IT access for
Secondary education in developing countries. (Born in Africa,
applications worldwide)
Facts: Figures suggest 800 million+ children
lack the most basic resources including clean drinking water
access, taken much for granted by the 20% Western world's
population, let alone the increasing global dependence on IT.
Our process is more, than simply shipping computers. It requires
a package to ensure true sustainability & Sponsors to make it
happen!
AIM:
Providing sustainable ICT access for Overseas Secondary Schools
in remote and poorest regions Worldwide.
The Package provides:
Prepared computer systems
Teacher training
Curriculum development
Business planning
etc .
Outline:
Born in Africa. Zimbabwe to be precise ASOL has grown worldwide.
A random enquiry from Stephen Ibbs of Data Developments in
Wolverhampton.
"My father used to be a teacher in Zimbabwe could you supply
computers for the three schools he taught"... From this beginning
"African schools on line" was born and developed into an innovative
educational program..., much more than sending our old computers to
faraway places.
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Global Support. Please Get in touch!
Computers for Charities "Be Part of the Journey"
CfC Provides impartial Project Advice &
Assistance to Organisations Worldwide since 1994
Advice Available:
CfC has wide ranging experience, which is freely available to
all seeking to help their communities develop & grow.
(Please be aware CfC does not operate as shippers or
funders. We primarily offer Free project development support /
Advice to aid IT development & educational needs)
- Regardless Please get in touch and share you Vision & be
aware for any project support undertaken by CfC. We operate a
strict vetting process, including site visits to Projects &
Countries requesting support.
NB: Please be aware Import restrictions within
countries varies. i.e. Uganda prohibit importation of used
electrical equipment or others without duty free exemptions (Please
check before making contact)
Project support available include:
-
Computer Hardware
Refurbishment Course
Teaching Materials
developed by Computers for Charities include;
- Course
Overview, Course Criteria, Workbooks Units 1 -7. Hard Copy
Only.
- Please Note: Income raised from sales of materials,
directly assists Secondary education in developing countries via
our African Schools on Line program
Suited for Secondary level Curriculum and
Training Centre application. A flexible and established course,
Includes full teaching materials and now available too Overseas
Education Ministries seeking additional syllabus tools & NGO's
operating Educational or Vocational Training Centres
- A flexible program, providing Practical / Theory skills to
enable Computer Refurbishment / Repairs. Also suited in combination
with higher level IT Training i.e: Cisco / Microsoft
- Strong interest has been received, including meetings with
London Based Educational Attaches, keen to see & hear how this
resource can provide wider educational benefits and skills for
children in secondary or college education worldwide. Fully
suitable for adult education / training
- This innovative Computer Hardware course providing practical
and theoretical key skills in Computer repairs, Recycling, Health
& Safety and more. Suitable as a Science or vocational subject
for 14 - 95 year olds, providing a stepping stone to higher
education and employment
- Optional NPA Level 4 award
SQA More information (Click this
Link)
- More information. Click the Link or Call: Telephone
+(44) 01323 848588 or email Simon
via this Link
2. " African Schools on Line"
Schools and community ICT program not just for Africa operating
Worldwide. More
information via this Link
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Locally, Nationally & Worldwide
"Be Part of the Journey"
Directly with CfC or through the organisations and
projects we support
From workers in Romania, School children in Zimbabwe, Migrants
in Calais, Offenders in Prison or even todays caller with a
general enquiry.
Our slogan aptly describes the organisations ethos "
Passionate about People". Our aim to offer
security, acceptance and dignity to all we encounter.
Whilst capacity limits what ideally can be offered, whatever the
circumstances we try to give every one a chance.
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Some successes and some failures
Bob - Sussex
Bob is one such fellow. He was referred by a local agency and
now attends of his own choosing. His schooling was undertaken at a
school for children with special needs, he was bullied to the
extent of having bricks thrown at him by his peers. As with all new
volunteers, we ask that they write a short life history to help us
get to know them better.
Bob has mental health issues, which have not made it easy to get
a job. Still living at home with his older brother and parents now
well into their 70's.
Bob writes about his volunteering at CfC. Saying " I like
the fact I can get up in the morning and go to work like everyone
else in this world. I am allowed to function as an individual and
have found a new confidence and the ability to work with others. I
used to be shy and was bullied, I wouldn't say boo to
anyone"
Nowadays its the opposite and a real job to stop him jabbering.
Sadly for people like Bob, the outside world is not so caring and a
lot more demanding.
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Work Experience Opportunities Young and Older
Computers for Charities "Be Part of the Journey"
CfC offering Volunteering, Erasmus placements, Work
Experience & Intern Opportunities age 16+.
Eramsus
Providing European Union Students Work, Language & Cultural
opportunities. Ersamus students have been a regular feature at the
CfC's Sussex workshop for many years.
Providing a welcome to college students & mature students
from Bavaria, Germany, Northern France and Spain....
Julian and Jeremy featured in the photo came from Northern
France. Ersamus placements range from 4 to 12 week
experiences.
The EU funded Erasmus program is an excellent program, which
regardless of Brexit we hope will continue for years to come. We
welcome enquiries from colleges across the EU and Locally to UK
colleges seeking work experience opportunities for students.
Information for any potential Erasmus student or college,
interested in a placement with CfC. Please check this presentation
by former students Stefan (Germay) and Julien (France) on You Tube
click this LINK
Internships & other opportunities are also
available year round. For more information please get in touch or
click this LINK
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