Fund Raising Dinner
for the Computer Literacy Programme
January 29, 2006
Venue: BRAC Centre INN, Mohakhali, Dhaka
Time: 1800 hrs

You are perhaps aware that D.Net is implementing Computer Literacy Program(CLP) aiming at bridging the gap between urban and rural pupils in terms of computer skills. The program was launched in 2004 with 20 schools across the country.

The beauty of the programme is that non resident Bangladeshis provide financial support to setup Computer Learning Center (CLC) in the educational institutions of their choice. Local educational institutions provide rooms, furniture and teachers for running the programmes. D.Net sets up CLCs, provide repair and maintenance support, develops curriculum and learning tools in Bangla, provides training to teachers and monitors achievements. D.Net also contributes partially in terms of financial resources.

In 2006, 25 more CLCs will be launched. However, this is not adequate. It will take 900 years if we go at this pace. The government and other institutions are implementing similar programme. We the civil society, should extend our hands.

Like NRBs, you can also make a difference with your contribution. You may like to contribute for a new centre or donate any amount. We would like you to announce about your decision in the dinner.

The Dinner includes:

• Film Show on Digital Divide and Education
• Presentation of Vision 2010: Establishment of 1000 Computer learning Centres (CLCs) by 2010
• Announcement of Donation by the donors
• Presentation of Crest to Donors
• Dinner