Education India Project #15267

COMPUTER LITERACY CLASS FOR 30 INDIAN GIRLS

by Foundation for Initiatives in Development and Education for All ( IDEA)

Project Report | Apr 19, 2017
IDEA being a part of India's Digital Revolution

By Ancy Reuben Stephen | Resource Mobilization Manager

Introduction to computers

Dear Donors,

Greetings from IDEA Foundation! I would like to submit a report on our Computer Literacy Program which you are suppoting with your generous contribution. You will be proud to know about the positive impact it is making in the lives of many underprivileged women.

As the inability to comprehend or access computers, the internet, and the digital world in general, is causing a new form of poverty among those who are already economically disadvantaged, we have joined hands with Government of India to promote National Digital Literacy Mission. We have 3 NDLM (National Digital Literacy Mission) centres now, situated at different parts of Pune city

Our NDLM centres are attracting many students. We are conducting regular 3 month courses in these centres with at least 3 batches daily.

As a part of digital literacy drive we also conducting awareness sessions and one day computer training in different community centres for women and young girls. These one day programs are mainly for women from underprivileged background to help them understand the importance of digital literacy in the present scenario. We explain to them the use of computer and smart phones to make their lives easy. This one day training program is giving them an idea of computer usage, by introducing them to simple computer applications.

We are also conducting different skill development classes in Pune for empowering women, which include tailoring, Art and Craft, Masala making, bag making and beautician courses. These courses are helping them to make a living. Many women who have joined IDEA skill development programs also attended our computer training programs. They are getting great instant help from these computer training programs. Introduction to technology has led to many creative social and economic interactions and products. Many of them are using computer now to apply for Aadhar cards ( Which is a mandatory identity document ) , to pay property tax for properties in their villages..etc, which they have never even dreamt of.

Many students tell us that the computer literacy program has made their life very easy. Technology is helping them to connect with markets and customers. Without the intervention of middlemen they get direct access to buyers for their products. Many of them are earning approx. Rs.10,000 per month as much as their husbands earn. They are thankful to IDEA Foundation for giving them right direction and support.

Thank you dear donors for supporting us and making their life better.

NDLM Class

ELearning for children from migrant communities

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Feb 6, 2017
Computer Literacy - the need of the hour

By Ancy Reuben Stephen | Resource Mobilization Manager

Aarti at computer IDEA NDLM centre

Dear Donors,

Wish you all a very Happy New Year !

India government's decision for demonitization lead to many chaos and crisis. But it did not affect those who could manage cashless transaction.

Streamlining mobile banking and digital payments is the need of the hour. However, it is not as simple as it seems. India’s literacy levels (more than a third of population is still illiterate) and lack of low-level computer skills pose a huge challenge. A majority of population cannot be expected to make use of smart phones, online portals and e-wallets.

Our computer literacy programs are helping a lot of women to deal with these challenges. They are able to help their family members with their computer knowledge. Many of them are able to manage cashless transactions with ease. They are also able to manage their family business, fees payments for their children, online bookings etc. Here is the story of one such woman whose computer knowledge helped her husband to run his business smoothly in these days of monetary crisis.

Aarti had completed basic education but was not familiar with computer. She joined IDEA Computer training course to have some basic knowledge about computers and its applications in real life. After she completed the basic course she gained confidence in using computer and internet. When she learned about the importance of financial literacy, in the current scenario of demonetization and chaos she also joined our financial literacy course.

Our financial literacy course covers lessons on cashless transactions, ATM Debit and credit Cards, Net Banking, Precautions and Safety regarding online transactions and Net Banking as well as Budgeting, Insurance, Investments Options, Banking, Borrowings, Stock Market, Retirement Plans.

With the help of this knowledge, she is independently managing accounts of her family business. Her ability to use computers is a big help to her family now as nobody in her family could use computers for running their business.

Aarti is very much thankful to IDEA for conducting such informative courses.

Thank you dear donors for helping us to meet part of the expenses of our National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) centres in different areas of Pune. The demand for our computer courses is increasing day by day. So please continue to support us so that we can reach out to many people and make them computer literate.

IDEA Computer class in Progress

NDLM class at IDEA kothrud centre

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Nov 28, 2016
IDEA for making women computer literate

By Mahak Dhoke | Intern

Women learning computers with enthusiasm

Greetings from IDEA!

Government of India has launched National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) to digitally literate the poor masses. IDEA Foundation believes in the notion and supports its commencement as to enable people to actively participate in the development process to enhance their livelihood. It facilitates 3 NDLM centers in different parts of Pune and one of them is in Kothrud. For IDEA it is a part of their skill development initiatives for underprivileged women, to enhance the employability of these women. In these centres IDEA also conducts eLearning classes for children and computer training for youth.

IDEA NDLM center regulates various batches throughout the day. The center has laptops and computers to facilitate learning. The students come from various backgrounds but as per observation, more women candidates are enrolled as students. The applicants who have registered with IDEA Foundation are satisfied and are thankful to us. Some of them comments:

“I am 25 years old and I knew absolutely nothing about computers or laptops. My main objective to become a digital literate was to teach my kids about the same. I joined IDEA center as it was an easy option and I had to pay nothing to learn. After the completion of the course, I would love to seek a job.” Says Deepali.

Another student, Jaishree comments, “ I couldn’t study after 10^th standard. I feel neglected from the present world. I have enrolled in this program so that I can cope up and help my children as well. She was keen to learn and therefore chose to become a student at the age of 32. She enjoys her classes and has learnt Microsoft word, Notepad, paint, Gmail operation and Online booking so far. She wishes to get an online job.”

Jyoti who is a 10^th standard student has joined IDEA so that she can learn all aspects of computes. She aspires to become a receptionist. She states that IDEA Foundation should come up with more courses to support people from low -income group.

Various Alumni’s of IDEA Foundation’s NDLM center have ensured jobs as receptionist, data analyst and computer programmers. We wish to help more people with our service with your support.

We have been managing these courses with your support. Please continue to support us so that we can reach out to more people and make them computer literate.

Thank you.

IDEA staff supporting the students

Children learning with the help of computer

Woman are really interested in learning

IDEA student

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