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Welcome to DOT Kenya
Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya (DOT Kenya) is a branch of DOT which is based in Canada. DOT Kenya is implementing DOT’s pioneering ReachUp! 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, over 2,800 Kenyan community participants have benefited from the ReachUp! program. A total of 60 DOT Kenya Interns have been trained to deliver the program to local communities, including 15 new Interns who took part in the ReachUp! training in September 2009 and who have already assisted 700 community participants. Of these 15 Interns, 6 have been deployed in Central Province, 5 in Eastern Province and 4 in Nyanza/Western Provinces.
- Intern Profile
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Elizabeth Ndanu MuthuiDOT has been an eye opener especially in the developmental sector. I learned a lot of theory in college and working with DOT has put this knowledge into perspective.
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- Featured Project
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Cyber-CaféCyber-Café Embakasi is a one-stop communications service center owned and managed by graduates of the ReachUp! program.
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- Partner Profile
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Ugunja Community Resource Centre (UCRC)Established in 1988, UCRC acts as an umbrella body to various local groups like women and youth groups. UCRC provides facilities (computers and other materials) and participants for DOT’s Reach Up! Program.
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