By Luciana Palacio | Project Leader
Mabel is a 56-year-old woman full of energy and enthusiasm. A mother of two children, who are her greatest pride, she is also a language teacher and has an immense passion for teaching. However, despite her experience in education, there was one thing that made her feel insecure: technology.
When ACDI launched its digital literacy workshops, Mabel decided to face her fear and enrolled. Although she initially felt out of place, especially since she wasn’t familiar with the digital world, she attended each session with enthusiasm.
In the workshop, Mabel started from the basics: learning how to charge and turn on her computer. As the classes progressed, her confidence grew alongside her skills. Little by little, she became familiar with programs like Word and, to her surprise, even created a flyer to promote her small shop—something she once thought was impossible.
Each new class gave her tools that made her feel more secure and capable of mastering the digital world that had once felt so foreign to her. By the end of the workshop, Mabel had not only learned how to use a computer, but she also left with a new email account, a colorful flyer with the hours and location of her shop, and the ability to write and edit documents in Word.
This knowledge will help her boost her business and has also opened up a world of possibilities for her to continue learning and growing. Through her effort and dedication, Mabel has proven that it is never too late to learn something new, and that technology can be a transformative tool in everyday life.
By Luciana Palacio | Project Leader
By Luciana Palacio | Project Leader
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