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Government Technical High School Buea receives lab with 39 computers

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GTHS Molyko Computer Lab

This morning, we handed over our biggest ever computer lab project to the staff and administration of Government Technical High School, Molyko, Buea. The lab has 39 computers (36 from HINT and 3 from the school), two Switches and a specially configured server yet to arrive.

Photos are here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2090027&id=1033002406&l=f1a89d4326

We would like to thank the following organisation for their partnership in this project: Computers 4 Africa (UK), Develop Africa (USA). As I write this, I am thinking about a popular proverb in my dialect that says “A single hand cannot tie a bundle”. Its about partnership! We look forward to doing more in the future!

We would also like to thank the following volunteers for their tireless efforts in realising this project: Eric and Kristi Zan, Amber Shevin, Brandon Turner, Robert Arlt Jr and Andro Mandakovic. Eric & Kristi have especially worked so hard to get the GTHS lab up and going. Thank you very much. Also, John Jones and Jerry, part of the HINT team have also worked hard towards realisation of this project.

The next container arrives in a few days from the UK. We need volunteers and grants to help schools get the labs at very reduced cost. Anything you can do to get funds and volunteers will be much appreciated. Thank you.

Graceland receives lab with 11 computers

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Graceland Lab
Graceland Lab

It took so long, it took so many people working together but we are happy that finally the lab was completed and handed over to the school.

Graceland International Bilingual School with about 200 children and nearly 15 staff, now has access to computers to help both children and teachers alike learn better. They also received a scanner and printer.

The total cost of the lab was XAF 1,065,210.

The School paid 40% = 549,084 and HINT with support made available by its volunteers provided the remaining 60% = XAF 606,126 as a grant to the school.

We would like to sincerely thank all those that are working together to make this possible, especially the following organisations:

The following volunteers also contributed not just money to make this lab possible but also their time, skills and expertise:

  • Brandon Turner
  • Robert Alois Jr
  • Eric Zan
  • Kristi Zan
  • Amber Shevin
  • Andro Mandakovic

Thank you for making this possible.

Here are sample photos. For all photos go to this online album: Graceland Lab.

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Marthlo receives a lab with 11 computers

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Marthlo Lab
Marthlo Lab

It took so long, it took so many people working together but we are happy that finally the lab was completed and handed over to the school.

Marthlo Bilingual College with about 400 students and many staff, now has access to computers to help both students and teachers alike learn better.

The total cost of the lab was XAF 1,124,600.

The School paid 40% = 512,840 and HINT with funding made available by its volunteers provided the remaining 60% = XAF 611,760 as a grant to the school.

We would like to sincerely thank all those that are working together to make this possible, especially the following organisations:

The following volunteers also contributed not just money to make this lab possible but also their time, skills and expertise:

  • Brandon Turner
  • Robert Alois Jr
  • Eric Zan
  • Kristi Zan
  • Amber Shevin
  • Andro Mandakovic

Thank you for making this possible.

Here are sample photos. For all photos go to this online album: Marthlo Lab.

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Andro Mandakovic, Chile

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Andro Mandakovic, ChileWelcome Andro!

Andro is originally from Chile but lives in the USA. He has come to join our large team of 8 international volunteers from the USA and UK.

Here is what Andro says about himself:

I am originally from Chile, but lived some years in the states (7 in total). I studied commercial engineering (mix between Industrial engineering and Business administration) in Universidad Adolfo Ibañez. Then I moved to Miami where I worked for LAN Airlines in the Pricing department for 3 years.

Personally speaking I consider myself very open minded. I love to travel and highly appreciate diversity. I love to meet new people, new cultures, new ideas, new foods, adventures, etc. I am looking forward to experience all that and of course to help as much as I can while sharing with a group of great people.

We look forward to working with you.

Adam Jones, UK

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Adam Jones, UKAdam Jones from the UK arrived Buea on Monday June 14, 2010 to continue research on improving water supply for the people of Buea.

The initial research was carried out by Brendan Sherry and William Douglas (both students from two different Universities in the UK) and their results suggested that further research be carried out into the possibility of harvesting, treating and using the enormous amount of rain water in Buea.

Adam’s research will therefor focus on Rain Water Harvesting as suggested by William and Brendan.

Welcome Adam and have a nice stay in Buea and we wish you success with your research project.

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