Operation Fikelela
Details of the organization
Name *
Ikamva Lisezandleni Zethu
Country *
South Africa
Website (URL)
http://www.ikamvayouth.org
Type *
Civil society entities
Information about the project
Project title *
Operation Fikelela
Description *
Operation Fikelela is IkamvaYouth's computer literacy programme which ensures that learners are able to: Conduct research Create professional CVs and letters Learn typing and presentation skills Perform effectively at tertiary education Be employable This not only provides the learners with necessary skills to enter learnerships, and ensures that those entering tertiary education are better equipped, but also enables increased learner participation in daily operations and management of the organisation. Our learners come from schools that are highly under-resourced particularly in terms of technology. We seek to empower them with computer skills such that they are more employable in this information age.
Project website
http://ikamvayouth.org/programmes/operation-fikelela
Geographical coverage *
National implementation:
South Africa
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/10/2007
to
31/12/2027
Partners
Bridges.org Nazeema Isaacs library Shuttleworth Foundation Ford Programme Via technologies JMC Siyakhula Education Foundation Computers4Kids
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
*
Capacity building
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Project type *
Programme
