US consulate trains NGOs in technology

Mumbai: The US consulate-general held a camp, TechCamp, in Mumbai over the last two days to impart technological know-how to NGOs around Asia.
    The camp brought together over 140 international technology experts and grassroots workers, with the former providing digital literacy by way of training in low-cost or no-cost new online technologies to help the NGOs address social challenges.
    The US government, alongwith Microsoft and a social platform, ‘Samhita’, also plans to sponsor a programme where participating NGOs can apply for grants to assist in implementing technological solutions in their work. The NASSCOM Foundation announced a mentorship programme to match the NGOs with mentors from the IT industry. “It is a platform for learning, dialogue, and networking,” said U S Consul General Peter Haas. The camp was attended by youthcentric civil society groups working in the areas of education, entrepreneurship and women’s issues.


Source::::: The Times of India, 22-02-2013, p.11, http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Client.asp?Daily=TOIM&showST=true&login=default&pub=TOI&Enter=true&Skin=TOINEW&AW=1361550241034