http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/archive/1066 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - DigitalOpportunity Channel/English/topics/children & ICT Help for Lesotho children just a phone call away http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160454/1/1066 To provide counselling and protection services, a toll-free national Child Helpline was launched recently in Lesotho, a landlocked country in southern Africa. Last year the government and UNICEF in their joint survey had found more than 90% children suffering from various forms of violence like hunger, exploitation and rape. Kids’ corner for a greener world http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160336/1/1066 Environmental website kidsRgreen is in the final rounds for the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Award 2008. Promoting environmental awareness, this unique educational initiative by India based Centre for Environment Education takes young minds beyond classroom teaching by engaging them in various interesting learning tools. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160334/1/1066 The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160282/1/1066 The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. Radio plays English teacher http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159594/1/1066 ‘English for Fun’ radio programme recently started in Bihar, one of the most impoverished states in India, has become extremely popular among kids. Covering nearly six million primary school students, the programme is helping them learn the language that provides a competitive edge in modern India. FM radio stations to school Bihar students http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159404/1/1066 The state government in Bihar in eastern India plans to set up FM radio stations in schools to make education more effective. Apart from airing phone-in programmes on career counseling, quizzes and guest lectures, the channels would also educate students on community development, health and disaster management. Intel to help Bangladesh bridge digital divide http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/159325/1/1066 Under its World Ahead Programme, Intel Corporation will supply a thousand personal computers to schools across 64 districts in Bangladesh. Ensuring cost-effective Internet connectivity with the help of other agencies is also one of the objectives of the programme. Intel to help Bangladesh bridge digital divide http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/159133/1/1066 Under its World Ahead Programme, Intel Corporation will supply a thousand personal computers to schools across 64 districts in Bangladesh. Ensuring cost-effective Internet connectivity with the help of other agencies is also one of the objectives of the programme. UNICEF’s broadcasting awards http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158895/1/1066 UNICEF is inviting entries from broadcasters for the 2008 International Children’s Day of Broadcasting Awards. Radio and television broadcasters from around the world, whose programming best reflects the last year’s theme, The World We Want, and who demonstrate an overall dedication to youth participation in media will be awarded. Internet campaign brings Freetown slum closer to donors http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/158533/1/1066 It is now possible to become virtual neighbours of the residents of a Sierra Leone slum from anywhere in the world. You can help them reduce infant mortality by donating money and also watch how your money is being utilised. All this can be done through Internet, an initiative of UK-based Save the Children organisation. Computer learning centres on wheels http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/158140/1/1066 To boost its corporate social responsibility work, GAIL India Ltd has launched an e-Shiksha programme for rural children at some of its plants in north and central India. Started with an investment of INR 6.3 million, the mobile centres will have buses equipped with laptops to teach children computer basics in local languages. Kerala kids start early with computers http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/157076/1/1066 An initiative to boost computer literacy in southern India’s Kerala has achieved a new milestone under an ambitious scheme that has provided a software to 15,000 primary school children in their mother tongue. Learning computer skills in one’s own language greatly enhances the grasping power. Kerala kids start early with computers http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157075/1/1066 An initiative to boost computer literacy in Kerala in southern India has achieved a new milestone under an ambitious scheme that provides a software to 15,000 primary school children in their mother tongue. Learning computer skills in one’s own language will greatly enhance the grasping power of these children. $100 Laptop Designers http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/156820/1/1066 The designers of the "$100 Laptop" are driving modern technologies to be more accessible and relevant to the vast billions who previously lacked access. Build a global community by sharing stories online http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/156260/1/1066 UNICEF along with Google and One Laptop per Child has recently launched “Our Stories” project. By sharing stories online, children of the world will be able to understand different countries, their cultures, religious traditions and languages.