Technology

Technology aids street children

In a new community project, street children are now being introduced to the wonderful world of science and technology.

01 November 2005

In line with the industry`s mandate of using technology in disadvantaged communities to enhance education and impart ICT skills to members of the community, Digital Hope, in conjunction with the South African Police Services (SAPS), are embarking on pilot projects that should see street children receiving International Computers Drivers License (ICDL) certification.

The main objective of the project is to establish a seven-week course that will use the ICDL curriculum to train youth in basic and advanced computer skills, whilst simultaneously resolving challenges faced by the police and department of social development, in eliminating social crime.

Garry Hodgson, executive director at Digital Hope says they have been looking at a number of ways in which to assist government in encouraging youths living on the streets, to become an integral part of the country`s economic society.

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