iTech, an initiative of A Ray of Hope UNESCO and NiPRO International network an initiative of A Ray of Hope UNESCO and NiPro is a youth empowerment programme aimed at bridging the digital divide in fulfillment of some of her aims and objectives –
· To promote in children's minds that diversity leads to enrichment.
· To develop between children and teachers a greater understanding and mutual respect.
· To develop the relationships between our schools.
iTech creates an enabling environment for young people to associate with digital developments in their generation.
iTech has continued to create an avenue for teaching young people basic IT skills as well as a number of social values of integrity, respect for life, dignity of labour, appreciation of our culture and such related virtues.
Why iTech?
· Encouraging national and international networking for children at early ages Generating and Developing Ict capability in young people.
· Creating content on the internet.
· Contrbuting to development and poverty alleviation through ICT.
· Promoting knowledge – based camping for children.
· Arresting youth restiveness through intellectual challenges.
· Drawing youth attention to issues of national focus thereby eliciting youth participation in such activities through informal teaching methods.
Criteria for participants to participate:
· Basic knowledge of computing (that is, ability to boot a system, handle the mouse and simple word processing).
· Nomination by school principals, parents or guardians.
· Physically challenged (handicapped, blind and Deaf).
Special Attractions:
· Sight seeing of natural endowment in the State.
· Choreography with indigenes.
· Cultural nite to feature the best people of the land, Music and Drama.
· Symposium, debates and career talks etc.
Soft wares that will be taught:
· Dreamweaver
· Microsoft Frontpage
· Visual Basic
· Swish max
Logistics:
· Two (2)-week camp for two hundred and fifty (250) chosen people across the nation and West Africa.
· Required materials for all campers include clothes, sport wears, beddings, sweaters, jackets, skirts, trousers, toiletries and any already prescribed medication.
· Cell phones, electronic gadgets, CDs are prohibited in the camp and should NOT be brought to camp.
Date:
Venue:
Theme: Perfecting International Culture and Tourism with Information and Communication Technology.
Tentative programme
Sunday September 2 Participants' reception at Abuja airport and various bus stations.
September 3 Carnival for opening ceremony
September 4 – 12 Classes, Team work, Lectures, talks etc.
September 13 All stars cultural nite
Friday September 14 Departure.
Frame work.
Meeting with the partners and sponsors
Meeting with the principals of the schools
Meeting with logistics heads.
Roll out flyers and banners.
Registration forms
Reports of the trip to Ghana.
Day 1. Visited the UNESCO Ghana office and spoke with the person in charge of Information and technology for the youths in Ghana; Ezekiel. He was so happy to know about this programme and pledge the support of the Organization. He said he will inform the country director. I was asked to come back the next day.
I visited The Kofi Anan Computer Centre. This is where the training will be taking place. I met with the lady in charge and she said all we need to book the place is a letter stating who we are and what we want to do not forgetting the duration.
Day 2.
I visited Promasidor (Makers of Cowbell Powdered Milk) in Ghana. I spoke with the marketing manager about partnering with us. They pledge their support and I have been asked to bring our brochure to solidify the partnership.
I visited Busy Internet for support and got the same kudos.
I revisited the UNESCO Office in Ghana and I was told to bring the brochure to support my words.
Day 3 I visited two secondary schools and spoke with their principals about this initiative.
I visited the University of Ghana, Legon. This is where we'll be housing the children in.
I left on the fourth day.
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