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ICTs for Rural Africa makes use of ICTs to develop rural communities. Africa can be developed like countries in the west. Poverty can be alleviated if the majority of the population is informed, uplifted and empowered. The majority population is found in the rural areas. People living in the cities have it all, be it access to latest news/information, access to clean water and sanitation, access to electricity, better education (schools & teachers), better health, better houses, fresh food etc. These inequalities can be leveled out by people living in the cities through supporting projects of this nature, which are earmarked for rural development. Generally speaking rural people are not informed for this reason they cannot make any well-informed decisions for instance choosing the right leader for their own country. Normally they will be cheated for their vote at the last minute and election cycle after cycle they fall into the same trap, because they lack the analytical mind which city people have learned from elsewhere via the media.

The uniqueness of this organisation is that it endeavors to reach rural and other poor communities that would not have traditionally been included in similar or related projects. The organisation identifies the vulnerable groups so that they are accommodated and supported in the information society. Having access to information through the Internet can help these individuals and their communities better their lives. ICTs for Rural Africa is there to provide the skills to use a computer with more time spent on using the Internet as a source of information. If all people are well informed of opportunities around the world poverty will be reduced to zero. Information is knowledge and knowledge is power. The Internet has so much information on health issues, scholarships, job opportunities, export opportunities, access to funding, new farming methods, etc and it is our wish that every African gets access to this vital information.

Our Programme areas:

• Rural development
• Science and Technology
• Poverty Relief
• Sustainable development
• Education

"In just about every country, a certain percentage of people has the best information technology that society has to offer. These people have the most powerful computers, the best telephone service and fastest Internet service, as well as a wealth of content and training relevant to their lives. There is yet another group of people. They are the people who for one reason or another don’t have access at all to the newest or best computers, the most reliable telephone service or the fastest or most convenient Internet services. The difference between these two groups of people is what has been called the "Digital Divide."" (from digitaldivide.gov)

Effective use of ICT will help create a trained, educated, creative, innovative, and resourceful populace that can build a vibrant and successful economy for Africa.

This year 2009 we are focusing on raising funds to build the first Technology Park in Limpopo province. Help us to help the communities of Limpopo.  The total funding required to build such a structure is R14m (US$2m).

Effective use of ICT will help create a trained, educated, creative, innovative, and resourceful populace that can build a vibrant and successful economy for Africa.

To donate any amount to this organisation use the banking details below:
Account Holder:         ICTs For Rural Africa
Bank Name:                First National Bank.
Account Number:       62121349957
Type of Account:       Savings
Branch Code:             2551141
Country:                    South Africa.

Let us know of your donation by contacting us on 011 326 2026. Fax deposit slip to 086 605 8179 or email us at // --> info@ictruralafrica.net This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  For every donation above R200 you get a free ICTs For Rural Africa T-Shirt.