Empower Youths Through Computer Skills Training

Summary

Training in basic computer skills provides essential job-related skills and empowers disadvantaged youths. Participants are better qualified and become productive individuals in their communities.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

Thousands of at-risk youths & young adults in Sierra Leone have never used a computer, let alone received any basic training / education in Information Age skills. Through this training, unemployed youths and school dropouts will be able to become productively engaged and better qualified to obtain jobs that were previously unqualified for. There is a dire need for this form of training, available principally at commercial prices, beyond their reach. This helps to level the playing field.

How will this project solve this problem?

Youth & young adults are provided with free training in basic computer skills, office applications & Internet. These skills are in high demand. Group interactions, mentoring, discussions and question & answer sessions help to reinforce learning.

Potential Long Term Impact

This training is transforming the lives of participants as it broadens their options and offers new opportunities. Youths & young adults become computer literate and proficient – and consequently viable and competitive in the market place.

Project Message

Previously, I was an illiterate. After this program I am now able to use a computer and I have overcome my fear of using a computer. I have benefited a lot.
- Ali Conteh, Participant

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Excel file (projdoc.xls).

Resources

Donate by US Mobile Phone