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Executive Summary of School PCs Project

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Problem : Only about 5% of secondary schools and almost 100% of primary schools within Buea and its surroundings have computers installed in their schools, yet the government has introduced computer science as a subject to be taught in secondary schools. Lack of access and training in Information Technology is contributing to underdevelopment, not only in the educational sector butt in the whole of the Cameroonian economy.

Solution: Conscious of this need, Helps International (HINT) in partnership with Computers for Africa (C4A), UK will undertake to install computer labs in primary and secondary schools all over Cameroon. This will help bridge the digital divide and expose students and teachers to the large amount of information available on the Internet. Primary school labs will have a maximum of 10 computers while secondary and high school labs will have a maximum of 20 computers. The first phase will aim at providing general exposure to computers and training on how to use a computer. The second phase will aim at providing Internet access. About 20 school labs and 2 community centres will be set up with a 20ft container of 250 computers.

Project Name: School PCs

Funding requirements: Funds will be needed to ship computers from the UK to the Douala International seaport; clear the container from the port, transport it to Buea, and install software on the computers ready for deployment in schools. The total cost is CFA 4,599,000 to install 20 labs in 20 schools and 2 community centres. We need your support to make this project a reality. Please do not hesitate to help.

Organization and its expertise: HINT has been involved with IT projects since its inception in 2003. Our first Community IT Training Centre was set up in 2005 and since then we have provided training and access to IT services to community members and especially underprivileged youths. Over 1200 youths have been trained through our two IT Centres over the last four years.

Genesis G. Tinshu
Executive Director
Helps International (HINT), Cameroon
Email: genesis @ hintonline.org
Cell Phone: +237 76 27 41 31

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ICT Training

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We do not only make available ICTs. We also provide training on how to use the technologies through our Training Centres.

Training is a major component of our work. Since 2003, HINT has trained more than 600 youths and community members to be able to use the computer and Internet. So many of our trainees have been able to gain employment as well as access the world of opportunities that the Internet offers. This way, we are contributing in a significant way to bridging the digital divide between the developed and developing countries. We provide training at our centres, and also in the clients? offices. Here is a rundown of the courses we offer:

Basic Training

Our Basic Training Program lasts for 10 weeks, covering a total of 150 hours. Classes runs from 8:00am-11:00am and from 6:00pm-9:00pm

  • Computer Basics
  • MS Windows
  • Internet
  • Emailing
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS Access
  • MS PowerPoint

Advanced Training

  • Web Design (HTML and CSS)
  • Networking (A+ Certification)
  • Hardware & Software Maintenance
  • Desktop Publishing (MS Publisher and QuarkExpress)
  • Photo editing (Adobe PhotoShop)
  • Computerized Accounting

Board of Directors

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Board of Directors

  1. Genesis G. Tinshu, Board Chairman, Founder/President of Helps International (HINT), Cameroon.
  2. Mr. Kum Emmanuel, ICT Adviser, CEO, Goodmann Computers, Molyko, Buea.
  3. Dr. Oben, Education Adviser,Lecturer, University of Buea
  4. Dr. Tchami Alphonse, Health Adviser, Medical doctor at CNPS, Buea
  5. Mr. Kamga Paul, Economic/Business Development Adviser, Businessman
  6. Mr. Arah Taku, Finance Adviser, Certified ACCA Chattered Accountant, Buea.
  7. Mr. Tanyi Joseph Mbi, Legal Adviser, Barrister at Law, Advocate/Notary.
  8. Dr. Masoh Vincents, Administration Adviser, Director, Police School Mutengene
  9. Community Development Adviser

Our History

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In 1998, a young man shabbily dressed and looking very dirty approached Mr. Genesis Tinshu, founder of HINT. He almost ran for fear that the young man was insane and was trying to attack  him. Then he noticed that the young man was showing him a piece of paper signed by a prominent law officer. According to the document, he had been released from prison. He was in need of financial assistance to re-unite with his family in a far distant city. Thank God, Mr. Genesis had some money on him that could buy some food and also help pay his way home. Genesis took him to a nearby bus station and saw him off.

Then Mr. Genesis began to wonder what would happen to him when he gets home. Would he be accepted? Would he adjust properly to life outside, after 7 years of imprisonment? How long would the little money he gave him last? Would he be able to live a sustainable life? Mr. Genesis hoped he could empower him to live a responsible life that will prevent future imprisonment.

Later that same year, Mr. Genesis went back to prison to visit and surprisingly he met the same young man and he was behind bars for a fresh crime. He ignored him when he called out to him the first time but felt deeply for him and wished he could help him.

Towards the middle of that same year, Mr. Genesis came to know two young ladies and both were students. They were being sexually exploited by married men in exchange for their education. Poverty had driven them this far. I felt for them and wished I could immediately help them out. If they could operate a self-reliant business, that will help to sustain them and free them from sexual molestation.

Helps International (HINT) Cameroon was then created in 2002 to improving on the social and economic well-being and health of the poor and underprivileged in the society through education, skills development and job creation.

If you would like to help you can read more on how you can help, or contact us.

Our Goals & Objectives

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1. To bridge the digital divide
a. Help school children get ICT exposure and skills through the School PCs Project
b. Help underprivileged youths within the community to gain ICT skills through Community IT Training Centres.

2. To give the poor and underprivileged a chance to be educated.
a. Provide for the educational needs of  orphans and underprivileged children through Child Sponsorship
b.      Set up Community Education Centres in needy communities to cater for the education needs of the poor and underprivileged.

3. To fight poverty and unemployment
a. Provide access to low-interest loans and business management training to the poor for through Africa Rural Investment Fund (ARIF).
b.      Equip underprivileged and unemployed youths with marketable IT skills so help them find employment.

4. To improve the health of the underprivileged poor
a. Train HIV Educators who in turn will educate their communities, social groups and families on how to prevent HIV and other diseases.
b.      Run medical outreaches to educate the general public on healthy living and disease prevention.

5. To help develop needy communities
a. Provide clean water where needed
b. Provide solar electricity where needed.

About HINT

Our mission is to improve the well-being of the underprivileged in our community through education, skill development, and job creation.

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