Technology a World Away
Since our first trip in 2003, we have brought about 400 computers to to nearly 30 secondary and primary schools. The schools range in size from 700 to 2200 students and represent both government and private secondary education. Since many students enter the workforce upon completion of their secondary education, the knowledge of how to word process and use spreadsheets will enhance their opportunity for employment. In addition we bring software like Microsoft Encarta, which acts as an amazing and huge resource for schools who don't have the means of connecting to the internet and provides students with more up-to-date knowledge to excel in their learning. Our goal is to build a relationship between students in the United States and students in Uganda that will one day grow into an electronic-connected community that fosters learning and boundless opportunities.
Latest News
May 3, 2006
The computers are on their way to Uganda and should arrive in early June! Right now the team is making the final preparations before leaving on June 21st. It's going to be a very exciting year. The CFU 2007 team is bigger than ever--students from Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart and South Kitsap High School will be going this year. Additionally, because there are so many people, a portion of the team will help set up Uganda's first computer refurbishment center InterConnection Uganda. The refurbishment center will be led by the new center's staff in Uganda and a team of students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Stay tuned for more information as things develop.
September 6, 2006
Jimmy, Hannako, and John are in the news! Check it out and read about their take on Computers for Uganda 2006.
August 28, 2006
The team returned from Uganda on the 14th of July. I apologize for not informing our followers about this; our site appears to be running on "African time" this summer, but hopefully we can get things up and going again. Anyway, this year was amazing! We crossed the Nile on wooden boats, saw elephants and even a lion at the national park, and enjoyed a wonderful night of Ugandan music at the cultural centre (among many other wonderful things you will soon hear about). Also, we apologize for not posting anything in the blog past our London stop. Because the group was so large this year, we couldn't spend that much time at Internet cafes because we were busy teaching students, setting up labs, and enjoying all that Uganda has to offer. Hopefully we'll have better luck with that next year.
Expect to see a photo journal of this year's trip up sometime in the next few months, as well as more information on Computers for Uganda 2007 once we have it. There are big plans, and great things are just beginning to happen!
Also, we're looking for a second webmaster to help the current webmaster keep up this site, as she's starting college and is going to be massively busy. If anyone on this year's team is interested, please email the webmaster for more information.
Expect to see a photo journal of this year's trip up sometime in the next few months, as well as more information on Computers for Uganda 2007 once we have it. There are big plans, and great things are just beginning to happen!
Also, we're looking for a second webmaster to help the current webmaster keep up this site, as she's starting college and is going to be massively busy. If anyone on this year's team is interested, please email the webmaster for more information.
June 26, 2006
The team is in Uganda right now. Computer lab installations started
today. We've had a few surprises this weekend, as is expected.
You can read about our adventures here.
February 26, 2006
What do you get when you combine 10 high school students, 140 computers, 3 weeks, and Uganda? Find out in the Computers for Uganda photo journal, which details almost every aspect of our journey to Uganda last summer. You can also access this journal now by clicking "Photos" on the left hand menu bar.
January 21, 2006
The meeting was a huge success today! Thank you to all who participated.
Now C4U can finally bring you: Team 2006!
Read all about the meeting here.
Now C4U can finally bring you: Team 2006!
Read all about the meeting here.
January 20, 2006
January is here, and that means it's time to start preparing the computers for Uganda. This is just a quick reminder (in case someone didn't see the email) that the first full-group computer testing meeting will be tomorrow from 9-12am at the Tukwila warehouse. Please send an email to Biyeun if you need directions.
November 2, 2005
The first official group meeting will be on Sunday, November 6, starting from 5:30 pm at Fredrik's house. If you need directions please send an email to Biyeun, and she will help you out.
