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We look forward to the overcoming challenge that eradicating illiteracy presents, and face it with optimism tempered by realistic expectations. In parting, we are enthused by a story in the OLPC Learning Manual, called "A New Confidence Gained" - "I know how to read, I know how to read... For him it was an unforgettable day ... this is how he started his literacy." The impact on the children will be immediately measurable.
We look forward to the overcoming challenge that eradicating illiteracy presents, and face it with optimism tempered by realistic expectations. In parting, we are enthused by a story in the OLPC Learning Manual, called "A New Confidence Gained" - "I know how to read, I know how to read... For him it was an unforgettable day ... this is how he started his literacy." The impact on the children will be immediately measurable.
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===Supporting Documentation===
===Supporting Documentation===

Revision as of 22:14, 23 March 2009

Mission Statement

  • We are a group of socially conscious, technically inclined students at Cornell University who wish to improve education in Africa. We believe that OLPC and its constructionist, hands-on learning method is the best way to do this.
  • We are going to use technology for the rest of our lives in whatever profession we choose. Acknowledging this, it is necessary to share a part of what we have been given. All children can succeed if given the right tools. We need to go out and share the technology that has enabled us to learn.
  • Improving literacy is the best application of this technology.

Who we are

Name Major Responsibility
Eli Luxenberg Information Science '10 Project Lead
James Elkins Information Science '11 Logistics Lead
Seth Luxenberg Policy Analysis and Management '08 Community Lead
Alan Garcia Information Science '09 Technology Lead
Nora Callinan Biological Sciences '09 Fundraising Lead
Jawwad Asghar Mechanical Engineering '11 Pedagogical Lead
Billy Podlaski Biological Sciences '11 Pedagogical Lead
Charles Curwen Information Science '12 University Liason

When

  • Summer 2009 - June 20th-August 20th

Where

  • Tdjikja, Mauritania

<googlemap version="0.9" lat="18.559205" lon="-11.431832" zoom="15"> 18.558205, -11.426863 Tidjikdja, Tagant Location of the Girls Mentoring Center </googlemap>

750 Word Formal Proposal

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Supporting Documentation

Proposed Budget

ROUGH Deployment Plan & Notes

Letter of Support

Pictures