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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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Mark OmolloI’ve discovered how powerful positive influence is and that given a chance, I am a great leader. I have found myself exercising leadership almost spontaneously in most situations and always feeling an urge to impact a life. In fact, my personal project changed when I noticed so many despairing young women all over my surrounding. These are ladies who became mothers at a very early age. Being held in high esteem has resulted in my being sought out for various activities in and around my community of practice. This too has had an impact on my confidence and self esteem.
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- Featured Project
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Slum Art AttackA proposed art centre where young people can create their own pieces of art.
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- Partner Profile
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Sega Silicon Valley (SSV)Sega Silicon Valley was established in November 2007 by SIMBA FRIENDS FOUNDATION in conjunction with the POLISH AID and the Information Technology Kenya.
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