Archive for September 22nd, 2003

Volunteering gets a Boost in Computer World Magazine

22nd September 2003

Responding to high levels of unemployment and low levels of IT employee satisfaction, Computerworld magazine profiled a number of Tech Corps and Geekcorps volunteers, each of whom has renewed their interest in IT through volunteering. Check out the volunteer stats at the end and see why we want more female geeks!

Geekcorps has also determined through independent studies that volunteering, much like dark chocolate can lower your blood pressure!

Link: http://computerworld.com/careertopics/careers/story/0,10801,85082,00.html

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Papou Coulibaly is young boutique owner in Ouélessébougou. Previously, Geekcorps partnered with Papou to create a Cybertigi - an Internet access point for the local community via a wireless link to a Community Information & Learning Center (CLIC).

The Cybertigi proved to be a very successful experiment, becoming popular with first time Internet users who found Papou’s mini-cyber both affordable and accessible. Unfortunately, after several months of Cybertigi operation the CLIC lost its Internet connection and Papou returned his equipment back to the CLIC.

Undeterred, Papou Coulibaly saw the potential for offering offline ICT services in Ouélessébougou and went about creating a unconnected cyber café at his boutique. Using the Geekcorps’ Cybertigi design, Papou acquired three computers, a laser printer, scanner, digital camera, photo printer, a Bluetooth adapter, speakers and a headset, even building a permanent metal shelter for his cyber café boutique.

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