Dynamic Program Services

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:

• 2011. Unskilled and/or unscrupulous “electricians” can be dangerous. CFA now provides basic wiring and circuit breaker information to prevent fire hazards.
• 2009. Classroom teachers were curious but intimidated by the Internet, as few had skills to use it. CFA introduced Internet Application Workshops to show classroom teachers how to establish email accounts and do basic web searches.
• Late 2006, CFA initiated an investigation into the pros and cons of investing in solar energy for computer labs. While prices are falling, it is still too expensive to install solar for standard PC labs.
• 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.