iEARN Sierra Leone Receives Computers
Today we take pride in saying that we are living in an information technology (IT) era, with computers and high-speed internet connection as our companions.
On Their Way: The consignment of computers from World Computer Exchange (WCE) lands in Sierra Leone
But how often do we pause to think about large sections of the society, particularly the third world poor nations and strife-torn regions, which do not have enough resources to own a computer or impart computer education to the young generation?
Sierra Leone is one such area in West Africa, known more for the ethnic clashes, thousands of deaths and atrocities on the impoverished public. Upliftment of the underprivileged sector in this region requires a helping hand from the empowered sections of the society to complement the efforts of the present government and international institutions.
World Computer Exchange (WCE), a global educational non-profit society that keeps working computers out of landfills to help connect youth in developing countries, has come forward to lend a helping hand to the youth of Sierra Leone as well.
Recently WCE donated 73 computers to iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) Sierra Leone to expand its information and communications technology (ICT) programs in Bo, Kono, Makeni and Freetown. This initiative is sure to benefit thousands of youth across the country in gaining some computer education.
This consignment of computers will help iEARN to continue carrying on the noble task of empowering the youth of the country for a better tomorrow; in carrying ahead the torch of education.
Directly supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and having received several international awards, iEARN is bound to get a boost in its efforts to impart ICT education to the large number of underprivileged youth of the country.
The generous contribution of retired Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire of the Canadian Armed Forces, is worth mentioning here. A noted philanthropist, Lt. General Dallaire has paid the total shipping costs of these computers. A noble soul indeed.