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Zero Project 2016: Call for Nominations on Inclusive Education and ICT

June 25, 2015 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in ICTs for education, Persons with disabilities

Recognizing the key role that education and ICTs play in disseminating information and knowledge throughout society, the Zero Project seeks nominations for “Innovative Practices and Innovative Policies” related to inclusive education and/or ICT for persons with disabilities. The Zero Project,…

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Access to ICT Improves Quality of Life for Chinese Seniors

June 25, 2015 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, ICT infrastructure, Remote/underserved areas, Seniors

China’s population is aging quickly, with 178 million people in the country over 60 in 2010. Coupled with the trend towards urban migration, senior citizens are often left behind in rural areas and do not have access to ICTs, thereby…

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Bridging the Digital Gender Gap through ICT Training

June 25, 2015 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Digital Literacy, ICTs for education, Women and girls

Penplusbytes will train more than 200 girls in ICT skills at the South Labone Girls Vocational Training Centre, the Junior Girls Correctional Centre, and an NGO called Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (StemBees). The organization focuses on empowering young women…

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ICT Lab for Ugandan College

June 25, 2015 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in ICT infrastructure, ICTs for education, Youth and children

As part of Y’ello Care, MTN recently donated an ICT lab to Uganda Technical College Lira. This will benefit 760 students. The company also assisted in activities related to maintaining and cleaning the college’s buildings and grounds. Finally the company…

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Fostering Youth Innovation in Zimbabwe

June 25, 2015 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Employment and entrepreneurship, Youth and children

Harare Institute of Technology in Zimbabwe held Technovation Day, which showcased STEM companies and organizations. Attendees included industry professionals, academics, and students who were given opportunities to network and collaborate with other organizations. Techzim takes issue with the fact that…

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Online Career Mentoring in India

June 25, 2015 · by ITU Digital Inclusion Division · in Employment and entrepreneurship, ICT infrastructure, ICTs for education, Women and girls, Youth and children

The education sector in India is growing faster than ever, leaving more and more educated young people searching for jobs. To address this need, Surabhi Dewra and Love Chopra founded meracareerguide.com in 2011 to help guide Indian students on their…

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