By Olere Iluebbey | Project Leader
Footprints on the sands of time are not made by sitting down. – Unknown
ICT has been described as a great tool for development and advances in technology have demonstrated remarkable abilities in improving economic opportunities for the poor, including enhancing education and skills development for disadvantaged communities. However, Nigeria is still a long way from bridging the digital gap in spite of efforts from both the public and private sectors. Access and the use of computers and internet is still considerably low in most rural Nigeria communities, placing the poor at further disadvantage
MIND Foundation in its effort to provide expanded learning opportunities for under-resourced school students in Nigeria using ICT as a tool, offers non-fee paying programs to secondary school students from disadvantaged communities so they can have access to computers and acquire relevant skills that would foster lifelong learning. One of such programs is the Leadership Holiday Camp which holds during the summer holidays between July and August every year. The program’s objectives are to inspire, educate and empower youths from different backgrounds with the tools to transform their ideas into action.
This year’s event was held from the 29th of July to the 2nd of August in Port Harcourt, Rivers State in Nigeria. Catering to 130 students from 7 community schools across the State, MIND Leadership(Holiday) Camp provided 1 week of interactive and inspiring workshops to develop leadership and life skills, entrepreneurial, vocational and ICT skills in the participants. By the end of the camp event, students had acquired skills in areas that would prepare them for productive adult life in addition to giving them an enriched holiday experience.
MIND Foundation is only able to provide such enriching programs with the support of donations received (in cash and in kind) from MIND Partners. Students in the program have developed self-confidence and are demonstrating remarkable levels of achievement in their academics. Life skills gained during the program are enabling them make informed choices that will position them for a bright future.
We sincerely appreciate the support of MIND volunteers and donors who have given their resources towards the MIND program in the various communities that we work in. We hope for your continued support and promise to keep you updated on the great work that your donation is helping us to achieve.
For more information on partnership with MIND Foundation or current program information, contact us on 234 (0) 7065677422, or send an email to info@mindafrica.org
By Olere Iluebbey | Project Leader
By Olere Iluebbey | Project Leader
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