Education for the people
A brand new IT Centre has been build to serve communities in Zululand
THE Empangeni Rotary Club, with the help of Rotary clubs from around the world, have made learning far more accessible for Zululand communities.
This comes after the opening of the Rotary International IT Centre on Tuesday at the Zululand Orphans Projects premises.
After raising more than half-a-million Rand through the global Rotary network, the centre was designed, built and furnished.
It comprises a number of state-of-the-art computer systems with Internet access.
The centre, which will be available to members of the Mevamhlopha and Nqgamuzane communities and surrounds, is designed to make learning easier and more accessible. According to Zululand Orphans Projects’ Kate Bain, the main focus is to to help create a learning culture.
‘The centre is about education, understanding and building the necessary skills to help members of the community further their education, thereby helping them enter the workforce and ultimately earn enough to support their families.’
Currently Zululand Orphans Projects is serving an area of 1 200 km², supporting 737 families and takes care of 1 700 orphans.
PHOTO; Andrew Cornew
