 To ensure future sustainability and economic empowerment, knowledge networks must involve training young people and communities in network research and communications and provide micro credit schemes. Care Charity recognizes that young people and their communities can and should take active roles in shaping their world.
Among theCare Charity initiatives is the knowledge network approach, a foundational method to engage young people and selected communities in sustainable development research and communications.
The objectives of the IT/Computer training center initiatives are to create:
- Self-sustaining and scalable demand models
- Business models that are replicable nationwide
- Sustainable IT and communications infrastructure
- Self-sustaining new job/income opportunities
- Leadership and capacity within the community
The IT/Computer training facility provides free Internet access and IT/Computer training courses to less privileged and handicapped youths. The center also offers the same courses and an Internet café to the general public at a subsidized rate; this supports and generates income for the IT/Computer training center. Besides improving the outlook for sustainable business practices and increasing individuals’ capacity and knowledge, it increases self-assuredness and confidence in the participants. |
