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IT Clubs
Last updated: 23 Feb 2010

The value of the IT Clubs project is in its availability to the mass population. The concept that has been applied since 2000 and has become so widely spread is truly becoming a local window to the world.

The idea behind the IT Clubs is to provide each and every person in society the chance to develop his/her skills and knowledge through the use of technology. In this manner, the benefit is doubled.

Computer literacy has become second nature to many societies and individuals without which they find themselves isolated and excluded. The challenge is great in a country like Egypt due to the high illiteracy rate and the low incomes of many families. IT Clubs are meant to make dreams a reality for all those interested in taking part in the information society.

IT Clubs are the outcome of the cooperation of multiple players in the society. Although MCIT is the main contributor in the project, it makes sure that the private sector, public sector, individuals, and local communities are involved to ensure success. MCIT believes that full societal involvement will guarantee sustainability.

MCIT makes available, through cooperation with private sector, at locations such as schools, clubs, universities, youth centers, computer labs fully equipped with computers, printers, networks, access to the internet, and most importantly the well-trained instructors. Priority is given to low income areas. Participants have the opportunity to access facilities and services of the club at any time for a nominal fee. Additionally, there is a wide spectrum of courses offered to guide participants to fully utilize the technology in their lives.

At the rate of almost 300 clubs established every year, MCIT intends to reach every neighborhood in the country. The expansion is not only in the number of clubs but also in the activities and target groups within each club. MCIT is working on activities for those with special needs, and children who have dropped out from the schooling system.

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02 Dec 2001 32 ITCs to be Based in Giza
21 July 2001 Ministries of Information and Communications & IT Cooperate to Establish Information Technology Clubs
17 June 2001 Number of Information Technology Clubs Increases in Cairo
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09 Sept 2007   12-Year Old Egyptian Child is the World’s Youngest Graduate of CISCO Networks Programs
 

The twelve-year old Egyptian child received his training in one of MCIT’s IT clubs to become the youngest graduate of CISCO Networks Programs.

27 Feb 2005   MCIT Launched Mega Club Website
  Mega Club is a site allowing access to thousand or so IT clubs all over Egypt. It will facilitate communication between clubs.
28 Dec 2004   Information Technology Clubs
  An agreement was signed to provide new IT clubs at all national universities and campuses to provide students with knowledge of computers and the internet.
Features
07 Nov 2005   Equal Rights, Equal Access
  MCIT is attempting to improve living standards through ICT, an example is the IT Clubs Initiative. There is a big focus on the disabled.
26 Jan 2004   Towards Building Egypt’s Information Society
  Three initiatives have paired the government with the private sector, aiming to stimulate growth in the CIT market- Subscription Free Internet, PC For Every Home and IT Clubs initiatives.
03 Jan 2002   Dreams realized through MCIT
  MCIT is establishing IT Clubs all over Cairo, providing proprietors of suitable premises with all their needs to offer training to Egyptian youth.
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IT Clubs

An outline of IT Clubs, a project established by MCIT to provide all citizens, particularly those with low incomes, with access to IT as part of its initiatives to foster the development of an IT society. The IT Clubs are hosted by local organizations and offer IT training and other related services.

Language: English
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Date Published: Aug  2005


IT Clubs: Navigating Youth Toward an E-Future

A outline of IT Clubs, a project established by MCIT to provide all citizens, particularly those with low incomes, with access to IT as part of its initiatives to foster the development of an IT society. The IT Clubs are hosted by local organizations and offer IT training and other related services.

Language: English
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Date Published: Feb  2001



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