Social Inclusion - a major goal

Computer school - an opportunity for young people

In the boarding area and during school hours a major goal is the social inclusion and rehabilitation of the pupils with special physical need for support. Efforts in this respect are accompanied by repeated outreach and information among the residents of Amokwe and surrounding areas as well as by creating awareness in the general public.

To this end our computer school with the internet café, photocopying and typing services plays an important role. They serve not only as a source of income for the center, but they also encourage social contacts with the local people. In the "writing room" computer and typewriting lessons are offered, as are text, printing and copy services for the public. Today's global job market - and that includes Nigeria - expects young employees to be computer literate. Especially for young people with special physical need for support, computer skills open up a world of opportunities and new perspectives for the future.

The Computer School is growing

Thanks to the tire-less and dedicated efforts of teacher Steven Chukwu (photo), who goes to any length to give his students individual personal instruction, the computer school is growing. Each 6-month module is tailored to the students’ individual needs. Steven Chukwu researches the needs of the local job market, and integrates these into his lessons. His strategy has been very successful. Many who finish his courses find a job almost soon after.

Limited room - Lessons in two shifts

Secondary school leavers make up most of the students in the computer school. Beginners attend in the morning, and advanced pupils in the afternoon. Shifts were introduced in order to make the best and most use of the space and computers available. Provision of more rooms and computers would certainly be a welcome relief and support to both the students and the instructors.