"When a UN forum asked 60,000 poor people from 60 countries what they wanted to alleviate poverty, they said access to information and opportunity, not charity."
—Vikas Nath (13)

Dynamic Program Services

Responsive, creative programming

CFA's technical staff deliver high-quality, comprehensive ICT services to all our beneficiaries. The on-site program is delivered step by step over the course of a year. Staff regularly interact with teachers and administrators, gathering crucial input for CFA program development. CFA responds to challenging realities on the ground by incorporating creative solutions. And a quality program keeps getting better.

Examples of responsiveness to field input:

Late 2006. Expensive and undependable power began impairing ICT development. CFA initiated an investigation into the pros and cons of investing in solar energy.
2004-05. High repair bills and the lack of trustworthy, experienced technicians challenged lab sustainability. CFA developed a comprehensive, two-week Computer Maintenance and Repair school.
2004-05. Delivering follow-up services to scattered communities was a real challenge, and beneficiaries could not afford to send people to us. CFA developed the "ICT Cluster Model", focusing efforts on one district at a time. This uses resources efficiently, fosters relationships, and increases the impact of our work.
2004-05. Internet connection was prohibitively expensive. CFA worked with Internet providers and an association of CFA schools to find a solution. Today CFA helps communities install a low-cost Internet solution that is easy to install and maintain.