By Alka Subramanian | Director
In the last report, we shared how children and families enrolled in our programs are role models/leaders and entrepreneurs. One of the reasons for this success is that families can take advantage of our computer lab located in the community. This lab continues to provide structured lessons on basic computer skills and access to the internet to school-age children and adults. Over the past 18 months more than 500 children have learnt basic computer skills that motivate them to stay in school and improve school performance. All students start with learning basic Windows skills and progress to master Word, PowerPoint, email, and internet searches. Successful learners receive a certificate on completion. In addition, a few students have started mentoring their peers, allowing us to identify and nurture potential peer educators. Adults are learning to navigate the web, and women are learning additional ways to grow their businesses.
Any investment of funds in this lab provides a significant economic return as children acquire skills that result in better job opportunities. This lab, (the first of its kind anywhere in a slum neighborhood in Luska), is more than about literacy. It brings the world to families and challenges stereotypes of what happens in poor urban neighborhoods in Africa.
Thank you for giving the gift of play and learning to children in Zambia.
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