We are operating One Hundred Thirty Nine (99 under VAB-NJ sponsorship, 16 sponsorship from Bangladesh and 24 associate centers) Computer Learning Centers (CLC) in the underprivileged areas of Bangladesh during last six years. These centers are operating smoothly, and are producing more than 1,500 computer literacy graduates every two months.
Computer Literacy Program: How it comes to life
You can adopt your favorite child-hood school or any other school of your choice as a CLC site by donating US tax-deductible $2,600 (Two thousand and six hundred) to VAB-NJ.
In return, VAB-NJ will furnish a turnkey computer lab at your chosen site consisting of:
* Four computers (P-IV Compaq/HP, 2.8 GB Processor, 40-80 GB HDD, 512MB-1GB RAM, CD/DVD Drive, 15″/17″ LCD monitor), keyboard, mouse and one printer, four UPS, and all other required electrical accessories
* Provide internet (wireless connection) with one year subscription fee
* Two weeks teachers training (11 days at Dhaka and 4 days in site) and a structured syllabus with teaching and learning guide
* Maintenance of the hardware for a year, site visits once a quarter to ensure smooth operation of the lab and all necessary support.
* Teachers incentive stipend, Taka 1000 per teacher and Taka 200 per student assistant after completing each batch of training
* We will also post up a plaque at the computer lab to recognize the donor and to memorialize a chosen person by the donor. An example of the plaque is shown below:
