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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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Some of HINT's major achievements

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  • 250 computers shipped from the UK to Cameroon for use in HINT’s School PCs Project in 2009
  • HINT is an approved and certified ICIP partner with INVENEO in Sans Francisco, USA
  • ‘s IT project selected as a finalist in the Stockholm Challenge Award in 2008
  • More than 800 youths have been trained since 2003 to be able to effectively use the computer and the Internet.
  • We currently run 2 IT training centres located in Buea, Cameroon equipped with over 35 computers.
  • More than 100 children have been helped to attend school.
  • More than 30 unemployed youths have been trained as web designers.  With their new skills, they can generate income that will help them overcome poverty in their lives.
  • About 40 women have so far received training & loans for micro-businesses expansion or start-up.
  • More than 120 community leaders have been trained to become HIV/AIDS Educators within their communities.
  • HINT is a certified training partner with Kabissa’s “Time to Get Online” Training program. Kabissa is a Washington-based NGO.
  • HINT won the Global Junior Challenge competition in 2004 in Rome.
  • HINT’ was a participant at Africa Source II, which ran from Jan. 8-15, 2006, in Uganda, organized by Tactical Technology, Netherlands.
  • HINT’s Director is a graduate of the 2006 class of the  Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI) program at Santa Clara University, USA.
  • HINT has been congratulated by Cameroon’s Minister of External Relations with a letter dated Jan. 24, 2005 and referenced 000219/DIPL/D3/SDCNG/ONG

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

Genesis G. Tinshu

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Founder and President

Tinshu holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from the University of Buea and is passionate about Social Entrepreneurship, especially using Technology to help the poor.

He won the Global Junior Challenge Award in Rome in November 2004, receiving his award from the hands of the Mayor of the city of Rome in the presence of Cameroon’s Ambassador to Italy.

He has participated in a number of IT meetings including Africa Source II in Kalangal, Uganda and Kabissa’s Time to get Online Training of Trainers Workshop in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a certified training partner with Kabissa.org in Washington USA and also a Steering Committee Member of the new Kabissa web project.

He was also one of 17 world class Social Entrepreneurs selected for the highly acclaimed Global Social Benefit Incubator at Santa Clara University in 2006.

He is also an alumni of the Global Proclamation Academy at Dallas Seminary in Dallas, USA.

His work has taken him to several countries including Thailand, Italy, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Mauritius Island, USA, France, …

Contact him directly at tinshu @ hintonline.org or download his curriculum vitae (CV) to know more about him.

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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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