Afghans Learn to Use Computers For Their Jobs

Afghans learn computer skills

Summary

Afghans struggle for survival within their devastated economy. They lack the skills employers need. Help 200 Afghan students learn computer skills, fill the technical void and get or retain jobs. progress reportread updates from the field

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Afghanistan, one of the world’s least developed countries, has limited technology or technically skilled people. It is vital for Afghans, especially women, to have information and communication technologies, the most powerful tools in the new globalized economy and a foundation for successful competition in the global market. Project partner AIL offers computer classes to about 162 students per month through its labs in Kabul and Herat, Afghanistan and Peshawar, Pakistan.

Activities

Computer-training courses at seven locations will help rural and urban, female and male students develop technology skills. Students learn typing, the Internet, Word, and Excel. Afghans with technical skills in computers are immediately employable.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $6,513
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $13,486
Total Funding Goal: $20,000

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Computer training gives students a competitive edge while seeking employment. Most are hired immediately upon completing the course and are in high demand in the workplace. Others choose to go to college instead of entering the workforce right away.

Project Message

We need to learn modern technology to go ahead as companions with the people of the world. I thank AIL for providing facilities for females and teaching us computer for free so we can be self-reliant.
- Rahela, computer student

Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in AfghanistanAfghanistan and can also be found under TechnologyTechnology.

For more information about Afghanistan, read the Human Development Report on Afghanistan or the Wikipedia entry for Afghanistan.

When this Project was Updated

Last Updated

This project was last updated on November 10, 2009.

Date Added to GlobalGiving

This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on September 1, 2005

Latest Update from the Field

A Special Giving Opportunity.....

By Sondra Johnson - Educated Afghans Thank You, November 10, 2009 03:47 PM

Thank you for your support. Your desire to make a difference in this world has made a difference, and we are so thankful that Afghan people have had their lives changed with your help.

We wanted to share with you a very special opportunity to give more than 100% from November 10 through December 1st. Please share this with those you know who care. During this time, we are privileged to receive additional matching funds from your donation through Global Giving of at least 30%. The need is still great. Afghanistan struggles to become a country of strength and stability.

Although the country of Afghanistan still struggles with improving their literacy rate, another goal is to train those who are literate and educated with modern computer techniques and training. The Afghan Institute of Learning offers computer classes in 7 of their education learning centers, 2 schools, and at their Gawhar Shad Begum College in Pakistan, where the advance subjects of Software Engineering, Internet, Visual C++, Database, Operating System, Networking Essential and C-Language, Compiler, Graphics, Web Publishing, Visual Basic, Business Communication, Network Strategy, and Software Project Management are taught.

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