Remote Congolese College Needs Internet Resources
SummaryA satellite internet connection and solar power are being installed, so funding is sought for 10 laptop computers that will bring a world of resources to students’ fingertips for the first time. |
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Project Needs and Beneficiaries
Djolu Technical College, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is the only institute of higher education within 30,000 square miles. Located in a nationally and globally important region of rainforest reserves, the college offers 70 bright, motivated young people in this impoverished region their sole chance of obtaining a college degree. The library contains only 45 volumes, and students have to make a two-week hike to the nearest city, Kisangani, to type and print out their theses.
Activities
Students and professors will share ten laptops and a printer, in a computer lab that doubles as an internet café for area residents. An online library subscription service will also provide access to millions of books and other technical resources.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $250
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $8,250
Total Funding Goal: $8,500
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
Resources
- Project's External Homepage (http://www.bonobo.org)
- Project's External Homepage (http://www.bonobo.org/Djolu%20ISDR.htm)
- ISDR Seeks Sister University (http://www.kokolopori-partnership.org/ISDR_website_article_4.9.2008.pdf)
- Importance of Education to Africa's Future (http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/summary/314/5798/385/)
Why this Project is Important
Potential Long Term Impact
Access to email and current research and instructional materials is essential to preparing a workforce that can bring sustainable development to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s remote rainforest regions.
Project Message
Our students are learning environmental management, sustainable agriculture, and community development from just 4 dozen books. Computers and internet access could revolutionize their opportunities
- Albert Lokasola, Co-founder, Djolu Technical College
Who is Running This Project
Contact
Amy Clanin
Program Manager
Bonobo Conservation Initiative
2701 Connecticut Ave., NW #702
Washington, D.C. 20008
United States
202-332-1014
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Project Sponsor
Organization
Bonobo Conservation Initiative
2701 Connecticut Ave., NW #702
Washington,
DC
20008
United States
202-332-1014
http://www.bonobo.org
Bonobo Conservation Initiative's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
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Where this Project is Located
Country
This project is located in 
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
and can also be found under 
Education.
For more information about Congo, Democratic Republic of the, read the Human Development Report on Congo, Democratic Republic of the or the Wikipedia entry for Congo, Democratic Republic of the.
When this Project was Updated
Last Updated
This project was last updated on November 6, 2009.
Date Added to GlobalGiving
This project was added to the GlobalGiving project catalog on June 16, 2009
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