By Sule Kivanc-Ancieta | Project Leader
Dear Friends,
A solid foundation in education is imperative for later success in life. It is not hard to imagine a college student falling behind simply because she/he does not have a computer, or a tablet to attend online classes. BTF’s Tablets4Kids and Laptops4Students projects have been initiated to meet the urgent technological needs of socio-economically disadvantaged young children and female undergraduates upon mounting request from students.
BTF launched the Tech4Kids program campaign in 2020 to deliver Tablets and Laptops to many rural schools and university students. Deliveries have been accomplished through BTF’s inhouse 4Kids program, as well as collaborative initiatives through ÇYDD, AHBAP, BRM, TED, PAYDA, #1DILEKYETMEZ, EGA, SOROPTIMISTs and ILKYAR.
As a result, over the last 10 months BTF successfully raised $124,000 in donations with the help of many valued volunteers and contribution of generous sponsors. 119 new laptops and 166 new tablets were provided to 285 university and elementary school students all around Turkey since the beginning of Covid-19 pandemic online education crisis.
However, there are many more students in need of technology to continue their online education. That is why we are extending BTF’s Tech4Kids Campaign to Valentine’s Day. Our goal is to provide additional 100 tablets to elementary school kids, along with 50 laptops to university students.
It is most essential for medical school and engineering majors to access online classes and efficiently navigate various computer programs. Laptops4Students recipients are now able to complete multifaceted assignments/exams, finish their degrees, find employment, and gain financial independence in 21st century’s digital world.
So many students sent us individual thank you letters. A 3rd year medical school student who was struggling to conduct her studies via her phone prior to receiving her computer summarized friends of BTF’s ultimate goal in these and all projects the best: …You may rest assured that all your help, past, current and future, will be reciprocated when we pay it forward, to other people, students, kids, faster than the spread of Corona virus. We will build a civilized society where equality, generosity and kindness prevail…
These are peculiar times calling for outstanding gifts… This is why we are extending our campaign through Valentine’s Day to provide additional 100 tablets to elementary school kids and 50 laptops for university students.
Why not gift your Valentine with a donation to Love4Education?
Why not donate to Laptops4Students and be a university student’s Valentine?
Why not spread the word?
Lets give the Gift of Education this Valentine's Day...
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By Sule Kivanc-Ancieta | Project Leader
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