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Computer Literacy and Arts Volunteering in South Africa
ORGANIZATION: Kaya Responsible Travel
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
The Project
Volunteer in South Africa on the world’s first ever Fair Trade Certified Schools Project and work with rural communities on the outskirts of Chintsa, on the East cape’s beautiful Wild Coast. Since 2004, this project has focused on bringing computer literacy to the children of the poorest communities in the area. Through fundraising, grants, sponsorship by Microsoft, and volunteer support, we are now working with 6 schools, managing 4 computer labs with 150 computers teaching over 1000 learners from pre-school to high school. The project has equipped schools with networked labs, developed teaching aids and support structures for teachers and pupils, and has helped to teach basic computer skills in the classroom environment. Additionally, a new initiative in 2010 will see an ex-army land-rover adapted into a mobile computer lab to allow the project to reach even further with their work.
Why the project needs you
Children from the poorer communities who do not have access to computers at school are immediately disadvantaged in their search for jobs in an ever-technologically advancing modern South Africa. Projects such as these provide the children with a skill that can lift them out of poverty. The success of this project is dependent on the ongoing support of volunteers, especially as the numbers being supported grow and the mobile lab is set up.
More opportunities with Kaya Responsible Travel
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kaya Responsible Travel
Location:
The Arches, North Campus Incubator, Sackville Street, Manchester, M60 1QD, GB
Mission Statement
Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.
Description
Responsible travel is about seeing the world in a manner that most respects and benefits local people, culture and the environment - it's travel in the real world, not tourism.
Every year thousands of people travel the globe looking to explore new environment and experience different cultures, with a spirit of adventure and a desire to learn more about the world.
As global travel becomes more accessible, and we look to visit further and more exotic locations, we often discover that the real world is not always easy to uncover, and often visitors don't get a chance to see beyond the window that tourism can offer.
As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to become a real part of the environments, lives and communities of the world's developing nations. And whether you chose to work on projects that benefit the wildlife, the environment or the people, you come away knowing that your being there has positively impacted those you have visited.
At Kaya, we pride ourselves on delivering only what is best for our volunteers and best for the communities which we are working with. You will find many volunteer organizations to chose between today, and many of these are also offering great placements around the world. But we believe that no-one works closer with their volunteers and with the receiving communities on the ground to make sure everyone can achieve the greatest benefits that volunteering has to offer.
For those of you who have skills that can benefit the projects, and even if you are looking to develop your professional skills in a developing country, your help is invaluable and Kaya staff will work with you to ensure your role matches your skill.
Internships, group ventures and specialist projects can be arranged by request.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
South AfricaChintsa, Chintsa NASouth Africa
DATE POSTED
June 17, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A