Distribution, training and technical support

• The goods are received by the local distribution partner, made up of a committee with specialist knowledge of IT and education
• The British Council facilitates importation of goods ensuring their receipt, duty free
• Technicians check computers after shipping, load on the software and distribute the computers to the schools
• By agreement with Microsoft Africa, Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite are installed on each computer
• Inspections are made to each school to ensure they have adequate facilities to house the equipment
• A five day IT teacher training programme is provided for two teachers from each recipient school
• Follow up audits are made to each school

4 step e-learning programme for schools

• Set up a computer lab with 10 computers in each school
• Connect schools to the internet
• Link schools in Africa with schools in the UK
• Implement education and health awareness programmes