Saturday, February 13, 2010

ICT GRADUATION

We are highly appreciative to the Arid Lands Information Network for having supported us honor 14 computer students since the initiation of the of free services at the centre including the computer trainings.

It has been grateful to me as to handle this class as their tutor stroke advisor. It proved to be the greatest class i have handled with so much passion.

The class is officially graduating on the 20th of February 2010. This has always been my dream to set standards for this centre that will never be shoved by whichever circumstances that may arise.

Watch out for the graduation.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Background Information of the Centre


Ndhiwa Maarifa Centre was established in the year 2006, with the collaboration of Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN) and Institute for Rural Development (IRD-K) as the host organization.

The centre is situated in West Kanyamwa location, Ndhiwa division, Ndhiwa district of Nyanza province. The centre is approximately 300 meters from Ndhiwa township, off Rodi-Kopanya - Sori Road.

we particularly promote local level network through the formation of clusters called "focal groups" comprising of non-state actors, community members, and government departments within the geographical region.
The centre runs' under the management of the Community Information Volunteer (CIV) with the support of the of the advisory committee and the focal group.

SERVICES OFFERED

  • Free computer training
  • Free internet access
  • e-government services
  • Multimedia content
  • Online market information
  • Publications and documentation
  • Advisory services
  • Library services
  • Social centre