Introducing Computers and the Internet to Students in Koudougou

fbf — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:46:17 +0000

Introducing Computers and the Internet to Students in Koudougou fbf Sat, 04/13/2013 - 10:46

2012, 2013, IT, Koudougou, Peace Corps, education, secondary school

In 2012 and 2013, the Lycée Provincial à Koudougou (LPK) developed an innovative computer-science curriculum, thanks to the leadership of I.T. faculty members a Peace Corps volunteer (PCV) assigned to the high school as well as some financial and technical support from the Friends of Burkina Faso. During this two-year period, over 250 students acquired basic computer skills and were exposed to the Internet for the first time. Enterprising students became teaching assistants. Others learned how to repair computers and/or helped manage the lab. Earnings from sales of refurbished computers to residents of Koudougou generated revenue, enabling the I.T. program to purchase needed equipment.

Electricity Reaches High School in Garango

fbf — Sat, 13 Apr 2002 14:56:02 +0000

Electricity Reaches High School in Garango fbf Sat, 04/13/2002 - 10:56

2002, Garango, Peace Corps, education, secondary school

The first project funded from FBF’s newly created “Projects account” in 2002 financed the costs of hardware needed to connect electrical lines at the edge of Garango to the local high school. Breaker boxes, electrical cables, and needed fixtures enabled electricity to reach every room in the school. The provision of electricity enhanced teaching and learning. Lighting became available for faculty tutoring of students, adult education classes, and extra-curricular activity in the evening.