Access Technology Coordinators

  Zambia

Chililabombwe

Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: Inquire for specific date

Description: Coordinators of logisticals-computers, books and construction.

The volunteers would be welcomed in the setting up of an access technology center for the youths. The volunteers are required to raise their own resources towards the construction of a center in Chililabombwe. They should coordinate donors of books computers.

Qualifications: Any one is welcome as long as they are above 17 and are willing to raise the resources for the project in their own country of origin.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $3500

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 17 and above

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Zambia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Youth Press and Development Organization's Mission Statement: The Youth and Press Development Organization (YPDO) in Zambia, was established in 2000. Its objective is to provide support and to address the poverty issues faced by youths and other vulnerable groups. The organisation works towards the empowerment of youth, with the hope that the youth in turn will be able to overcome the spreading HIV/AIDS epidemic and that they will strive for sustainable development. The organization is non-governmental and non-political, run by youths. One of YPDO's focuses is on Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a tool for advancement of the mental and physical development of youths and children. The Access Technology Project (ATP) revolves around the establishment of a research and training center in Chiliabombwe, Zambia. The main goal is to provide training of about 3000 youths in various development issues, such as agriculture and ICTs, and additionally providing secretarial training. The centers will also act as information exchange centers for youths.

Year Founded: 2003