There is a definite need to connect and learn from one another and to my knowledge such a programme does not exist in Africa. Ngoconnectafrica.org will be a site that tries to do exactly that, with the focus on technology and how it can contribute to collaboration and engagement. I looked at the Tutor/mentor connection and really like the idea. It will be interesting to see what the uptake of the new ngoconnectafrica.org site is when we launch in the next month or so, and if it answers to the needs you have expressed in your mail. In the meantime I will keep an eye on your site to learn what I can:) Ps I like the Guestmap feature as well, first time I see it, really cool:)
Marlene Bramley Ngoconnectafrica.org Potential Africa -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 July 2008 10:52 PM To: digitaldivide@digitaldivide.net Subject: Re: [DDN] Introductions what we do and how we contribute toclosedigital divide Looks like Project EDUCATE is doing some pretty good work in Africa. Do you know of any organization that seeks to aggregate information about the different organizations working throughout different countries but with similar purposes? In Chicago I've been building a knowledge center, with information related to volunteer-based tutoring/mentoring programs throught the city. You can view this at http://www.tutormentorconnection.org and see how we act as an connector, trying to help the programs connect and learn from each other, while trying to connect volunteers and donors with programs throughout the city, rather than with just the single program we operate in one neighborhood. I've been contacted by groups from Africa often in the past few years, each asking for help in one way or another. I've always suggested that someone create a hub, connecting the different programs, and showing where they are located, so that the programs themselves might work together to draw needed resources to Africa, then to all of the different programs. Is anyone doing this that you know of? Dan Bassill Tutor/Mentor Connection Cabrini Connections Chicago Original Message: ----------------- From: Project EDUCATE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 08:01:40 +0300 To: digitaldivide@digitaldivide.net Subject: Re: [DDN] Introductions what we do and how we contribute to closedigital divide Richwell Phinias, Just saw you post and wanted to make contact. I run a non-profit that does educational work in Zambia with an emphasis on the digital divide. We currently have a team from Carnegie Mellon visiting who are field testing both the reading and Braille tutors with our community partners. We are very much interested in further exploring ways in which we can engage relevant technologies as well as make practical use of technology to address issues in the context in which they exist in communities. Among other things, we are currently looking into internet access, open source technology and all of that good stuff. Very much interested in hearing more about your work and exploring possibilities for synergies. Please contact me directly. Kind Regards. www.project-educate.org On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 12:34 PM, Richwell Phinias <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi > I have seen interesting articles within this list in years. Seeing the > progress that has been made by others in this group, i would also want to > let open my future plans and hopefully u will consider partnering with me. > > Currently am based in Zimbabwe and has been consulting with NGOs on their > Internet Information/Content Development strategies with the highlight of my > work being the INternet Strategy of Zimbabwe's Coalition for all NGOs > www.nango.org.zw > > I have also worked with rural schools and groups on ICT related projects. > > BUt i am moving to Zambia where field operations can be done. If u have any > projects and products related to bridging the digital divide that you feel i > can assist setting up and maintaining while in Zambia please do get in > touch. I have also done workshops and seminars on the subject on various > platforms in Zimbabwe. u can check my profile through Google. My first paper > was Building an Informed Africa: A time to act, delivered in 2003. > > Hope to hear from you guys > > Richwell Phinias > e-Marketing Consultant > Dariro Business Solutions > just for today, think big! > website development, graphic design, e-marketing, ict skills training > Website: http://www.dariro.co.zw > Cell: 011 539 706 > > -- Diogenes - "What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others." _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@digitaldivide.net http://digitaldivide.net/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft(r) Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@digitaldivide.net http://digitaldivide.net/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@digitaldivide.net http://digitaldivide.net/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
