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Developing Sustainable ICT models

African Schools on Line (ASOL)

Enabling first time ICT Access & Opportunities benefiting 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.

The process is more, than simply shipping computers. It requires a package to ensure true sustainability.

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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Advice, Support, Educational resources Worldwide

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

Available advice:

CfC has wide ranging experience, which is freely available to all wanting to help their communities develop & grow.

Please be aware we do not operate as shippers or funders. Simply project developers aiding IT development & educational needs.

  • Regardless Please get in touch and share you Vision & be aware for any project support undertaken by CfC. We undertake a strict vetting service, including site visits to countries involved.

NB: Import restrictions exist within some countries. i.e. Uganda prohibits importation of used electrical equipment or others without duty free exemptions (Please check before making contact)

Project support available include:

  1. 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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"Be Part of the Journey"

Locally, Nationally & Worldwide

"Be Part of the Journey"

Directly or through the organisations and projects we support

From workers in Romania, School children in Zimbabwe, Migrants in Calais, Offenders in Prison or 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.

  • 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.

  • Limited funding precludes us from providing paid employment. In addition Mentors are needed to enable support and coaching opportunities to help these deserving folk reach potential.

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Volunteering Opportunities & Erasmus Placements, Interns & Work Experience (Eastbourne)

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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