Project Vitals
- Name:
- Kala Computer & Technology Center
- Location:
- Kala Refugee Camp, Zambia
- Category:
- Economic Development
- Budget:
- $3301
(see details)
- Goal:
- To enhance the earning potential and job skills of Kala Camp residents through valuable computer skills.
As of December 1, 2009, FORGE is no longer working in Kala Refugee Camp. Thus, FORGE is no longer accepting funds for this project.
Refugees know that during their time in refuge, the world has become more and more reliant on technology. In this, they know that the future prospects of their families and their countries may depend upon the extent to which they gain the skills of the new "tech economy". To make sure that Congo and the residents of Kala do not get left behind, the Kala Computer and Technology Center provides training in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to over 1500 refugees annually. Courses are taught in English, French, and Swahili. In a recent voyage to the Democratic Republic of Congo, FORGE found that many of the local employees who worked with computers were former FORGE computer students. These individuals credit FORGE with their success in finding work and being able to support their families.
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Project Supporters
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Karen Erickson
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Donations: $100.00
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Annelisa
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Donations: $10.00
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Unregistered user
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Donations: $100.00
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Unregistered user
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Donations: $10.00
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