COMPUTER LITERACY CLASS FOR 30 INDIAN GIRLS

Dear friends,

It gives us immense pleasure to share that 3 batches of computer literacy program are over. 35 young girls in our rural project are entering the cyber world by learning computers.

Capacity building through computer

We imparted training for three different target groups.

1. Students from High School (senior schools): Here our focus was to introduce computer basics including MS word, excel, power point, internet browsing etc. to them and how they can get additional information on their lessons in school from internet. 17 girl students have taken benefit of these sessions.  
2. Young college going students.  The sessions included MS word, excel, power point, internet browsing along with how they can register on job portals, preparing an impressive CV etc. 15 young girls attended these sessions .
3. Students undergoing vocational training (Basic Nursing). As a value added service for employability enhancement, we have introduced lessons for young girls who are undergoing Basic Nursing course with us. Computer knowledge will help them handle responsibilities of maintaining record on patients, fixing appointment, handling case papers etc in clinics and small hospitals.

Initial amusement and the fear of ‘Touching a computer’ got over soon and within no time they were capable of operating it. Computer literacy will help them be update, modern and alert. They are confident enough to find a job on online portals. They will be better equipped to stand on their own feet.

Thank you donors for making a ground for them!

Case study of Asma:

Asma (name changed) lives in a village with her mother and younger brother and sister. Her father works on a petrol pump (gas station) in Pune and sends money home every month. However that does not meet the family requirements. Asma’s family owns a small farm but they do not get any income out of it. Her mother works as a labor on her neighbor’s farm. Asma did not study after 10^th. She has been helping her mother in the household work.

Asma recently completed a nursing course through IDEA. She also completed computer literacy program to gain additional skills required in modern world. Being equipped with computer literacy, she is looking forward to get a better job. She says, learning computer improved her English as well. Her joy is doubled!  

Right now we are using 3 computers for this program but slowly with your support we will have a flourishing computer training centre for many more girls. 3 tribal girls have recently joined a new batch and they travel 5 kilometers to learn basics. We are so proud to reach out to them. 

Please continue your blessings to our new batches as well. We still have a long way to go as this is a new initiative. Our rural girls live really far away. Let’s bring them CLICK away!!!