The fundamental aim of this projects was to enhance improve the life of women through ICT greater opportunities and improve advocacy and life skills. CEDCOW works with women in Muyuka sub Division to develop ICT training and mentoring programmme. Literacy levels and ICT access in this area are among the lowest in the region, particularly for women who are often families’ main breadwinner.
Research in the community has shown that ICT literacy is an important foundation for building stronger communities. Higher levels of ICT literacy are related to increased participation in political activities with more people choosing to vote and engaging in democratic decision-making. The benefits can be even more visible in everyday life where adults are able to read up to date health information and mothers are more likely to ensure their children attend school and immunization
The project is linked to mentoring and advocacy to ensure it is relevant to the women’s lives and brings maximum benefit. This includes education related to health, life chances and WASH etc.
Literacy is widely believed to enable people to have more influence and control over their own lives which, together with newly acquired skills can help participants gain new levels of confidence and a higher status in the community. At the community level, it can also help to strengthen civic education, peace building, faith sharing and further health and vocational training.
This project objectives and activities centered on:
Supports innovations and practices that can improve health and reduce poverty
Promoting research on application of mobile technology to improve well being of society
Supporting mobile literacy and use of ICT for development