Computers for Africa
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Teso-North head teachers meet with Herbert Busiku (standing) to consider joining CFA’s program as we bring services to rural Kenya in 2011. |
Technology Cluster Model
Clusters: focused, efficient, relational
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CFA’s target communities are low-resource rural schools. We bring affordable computer labs, PC maintenance and repair training, and assistance with Internet installation and application.
In just 4.5 years, 50% of post-primary schools in northern Uganda progressed through our program. Previously the poorest of the poor, in a region traumatized by decades of war, students and staff are now part of a huge economic revival in peace time. |
Relational Infrastructure
CFA’s ‘cluster’ approach to technology development emphasizes sustainability based upon people, not just machines. A beneficiary school’s success is never in isolation but rather part of a district-wide, collegial effort of 12 to 25 schools progressing together through CFA’s year-long program. Beneficiaries grow in computer proficiency, confidence, and pride, offering “big city” services in their rural schools, making it easier to access jobs and higher education right at home.