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Welcome to DOT Kenya
Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya (DOT Kenya) is a branch of Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) based in Canada. DOT Kenya is implementing DOT’s pioneering Reach Up! program, and creating economic opportunities for youth and disenfranchised communities.
DOT Kenya’s vision is to become a model youth initiative for the region and driving community development at a grassroots level powered by the energy and enthusiasm of youth, enabled by the application of ICTs.
DOT Kenya will serve the ICT4D market in Kenya by:
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Facilitating the changing of perceptions about ICTs
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Providing programs that fit the market needs and are easily accessible
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Promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and linkages to other business resources at the community level
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Driving community based social and economic development through the application of 21st century skills, approaches and technology
Impact at a Glance
Since its inception in 2006, 1051 Kenyan community participants have benefited from the ReachUp! program. A total of 35 DOT Kenya Interns have been trained to deliver the program to local communities.
- Intern Profile
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Samson Muigai
The entire internship programme, from training to the community placement, has helped me to discover my gifts and has greatly increased my confidence. As a result, I feel I am more marketable and enlightened.
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- Featured Project
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Slum Art Attack
A proposed art centre where young people can create their own pieces of art.
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- Partner Profile
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NairoBits Trust
NairoBits is a DOT Kenya partner providing a training venue and participants for the Reach Up! programme. Twelve eager and willing participants began the training in early March 2007.
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