Re: [DDN] Rotary & Cooperating Organizations working to reduce the DD

Hi Doug, Thanks for your posting and the bold Ghana initiative. It's always exciting to see attempts all over to close the DD, especially as it relates to developing economies as Ghana. I had planned about a year ago on a similar mission to Ghana this summer with about 10-15 computing voluntee

RE: [DDN] What is the best strategy to request donation of computerhardware/software?

I don't know if they can help but this charity, called Digital Links provides recycled computers into Africa and there are several others too. David Sogan Digital Links International 3rd Floor, Downstream Building 1 London Bridge London SE1 9BG www.digital-links.org tel: +44 (0)207 785 6258 mob: +

[DDN] ANNOUNCEMENT: Learning is For Everyone, Inc.

Subject: [Net-Gold] EDUCATION: ORGANIZATIONS : ANNOUNCEMENT: Learning is For Everyone, Inc. Learning is For Everyone, Inc. needs a few good board members, on both on our Board of Directors and on our Advisory Board. You can learn more about LIFE Inc. at our website, at www.LIFEofFlorida.org . L

[DDN] TechMission's AC4 National Conference - Group Rate for Hotel Accomodations Only Guaranteed Until Wed., June 1

Hi Everyone, This year’s AC4 National Technology & Ministry Conference is fast-approaching. It will be July 8-9, 2005 in Boston hosted by Roxbury’s Congregación León de Judá. We expect that this coming year will be a fantastic time for bringing together leaders who are addressing the digital d

RE: [DDN] Rotary & Cooperating Organizations working to reduce the DD

This is indeed a small world. Takoradi is my town and my father has been treasurer of the Rotary Club for about four terms. I would very much want to help in any way possible. >From my vantage point here in Ghana your cues seem very appropriate. I may be able to help especially on 4.) Curriculu

Re: [DDN] What is the best strategy to request donation of computer hardware/software?

>>Anyway. They have various programs where they need computers and a decent set of servers to keep them running. And so I have been wondering if anyone out there knows the best strategies, organizations, websites or methods to request computer hardware /software to be donated to a developing cou

RE: [DDN] Rotary & Cooperating Organizations working to reduce the DD

Doug, Your project is on the mark--sound, well conceived, and it will make a difference in Ghana. (My own work has taken me to Ghana, most recently in March, where we conducted workshops in distance learning for Ghanaian academics, sponsored by Ghana Telecom. You are looking for ways to leverage

Re: [DDN] What is the best strategy to request donation of computer hardware/software?

Hi Frank, Have you tried Schoolnet Africa or Computer Aid international? They might give you some ideas or even assist you. Merci, Anna. -- Original Message --- From: "Frank Hekker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 25 May 2005 15:21:15 +0300 Subject: [DDN] W

[DDN] ACC Educational Software Selection Toolkit -- and Workshop

Dear Colleagues, If you or your program have ever struggled to select and incorporate software into your educational programs, or don't know where to begin when assessing what (or whether!) new software might improve your program...the America Connects project has developed a toolkit that can h

RE: [DDN] Rotary & Cooperating Organizations working to reduce the DD

Hi, Microsoft has a whole global program devoted to re-licencing donated computers for free. Please see http://www.microsoft.com/education/freshstart/freshstart.asp#ProgramInfo You should also contact the sub either in Ghana or the US and talk to the Partners in Learning manager. If you phone the

[DDN] Update on the Simputer

I've made contact with Amida Simputer - I will be purchasing a high end Simputer at the beginning of June, and having it sent to me in Panama. This is an out of pocket expense for me, but I'm putting my money where my mouth is (now that I have the money coming in) and will be taking it with me to G

RE: [DDN] ANNOUNCEMENT: Learning is For Everyone, Inc.

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[DDN] Last week to accept nominations to World Summit Awards USA Competition

Hi everyone, There are just a few days left to submit nominations to the World Summit Awards USA competition. Nominations must be submitted no later than May 30. An official event of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), an international summit organized by the United Nations, t

Re: [DDN] What is the best strategy to request donation of computer hardware/software?

Frank Hekker wrote: >And so I have been wondering if anyone out there knows the best strategies, >organizations, websites or methods to request computer hardware /software to >be donated to a developing country NGO by large organizations. > > I don't know about the hardware, but I can point you

[DDN] Rotary & Cooperating Organizations working to reduce the DD

I am a Rotarian, retired computer instructor and founder/president of a nonprofit responding to discussions involving Rotary International’s assistance in reducing the Digital Divide. This is my first post after joining DDN Discussion Group a few months ago. I recently received an Individual Gran