Geekcorps’ international technology experts teach communities how to be
digitally independent by expanding private enterprise with
innovative, appropriate, and affordable information and communication technologies.
21st July 2006
Writer Fiona Gatt met with Geekcorps Director Wayan Vota last month at two conferences, Computex and VTF 2006. After their conversation, she wrote a long, in-depth article about Geekcorps for VIA Arena, a forum associated with Geekcorps technology partner VIA Technologies.
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21st July 2006
The IT trade publication Processor.com published a short article on how IT experts can volunteer their time, or donate their money and used equipment. It mentions Geekcorps:
Geekcorps not only builds networks but promotes teaching and skills transfer. You’ll be a mentor to people whose lives will change, without exaggeration, because of your knowledge of Linux or wireless.
Link: Calling All IT Volunteers: Your Skills & Used Equipment Can Make A Difference
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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.
