Afghans Learn to Use Computers For Their Jobs

During 2011, 832 students attended computer classes in AIL Learning Centers in Herat and Kabul, Afghanistan.  Subjects they studied included  computer basics, Windows based operating systems, and Microsoft Office Software, including Word, Excel and Power Point.  These students, after graduating from their computer classes are better equipped to obtain a job with their newly acquired skills.

In August, a new Language and Computer Educational Center has been established in Herat by the Afghan Institute of Learning.  People are excited about this opportunity and are traveling long distances to attend classes at this center.  The Manager of the local private school in the area said, “We are thankful for the AIL Office to work for the quality of our society, especially students.  I am happy about the inauguration of this Educational Center.”

Another AIL Project, “Transform Lives of 70,000 Afghan Adolescent Girls” has been chosen to be part of the Girl Effect Challenge, which runs from October 15 through November 15, 2011.  Approximately 60 projects have been included in this challenge.  The top six projects with the highest number of unique donations will become part of the Girl Effect Fund for one year and each is expected to earn an additional $25,000.  Please check out our project #8791, and thank you for your generous support of our programs!

In addition to classes being taught to students in the AIL Learning Centers, the Teacher Training Staff of AIL has also been spending their time training teachers, school staff and school administrators computer skills.  Some have never before used a computer.   In April, 14 people were trained in computer use Windows Word and Excel.

As this continues and expands, these teachers and school staff will have additional resources and will be able to streamline some of their processes, leaving them more time to advance their curriculum for their students.