World Computer Exchange in Western Kenya
February 25th, 2009Dr. Calestous Juma, who was our first presenter in the HALA Speakers Series, is organizing an effort to develop a media lab for a community of 60,000 people in Western Kenya where he was born. He is now contacting his friends and colleagues to explore if they might be willing to join him in financially Sponsoring part of the $30,000 for content materials, sourcing the computers and other items as well as the logistical and shipping costs needed to make this happen.
Dr. Juma said, “I hope they will help to develop the Victoria Institute of Science and Technology (VIST) so that it can help to improve the quality of secondary education in the community.”
As part of this, the seven participating schools will match each donation with funds raised from parents, schools, local government, Rotary Clubs and local companies. Their match is a key ingredient in showing the priority they place on their children receiving these computers and ensuring a strong sense of local ownership.
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