Adhunika is a volunteer-based organization that provides free Information Technology (IT) training to underprivileged women of all ages and all economic backgrounds in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Adhunika is determined to provide computer knowledge to women who cannot afford to acquire IT training. Providing women with basic computer knowledge opens new opportunities for them. Not only would it be a means of economic empowerment and allow the women to join the work force better equipped but it would also better enable them to participate in the decisions that affect their livelihoods and their communities.

Potentially the Internet may be the most powerful tool for accessing and communicating information. Adhunika strongly encourages the women of Bangladesh to participate on the Internet. It provides a virtual platform by posting women’s personal stories, highlighting female role models, creating awareness of women’s issues and connecting them/ obtaining information about other organizations that work towards women’s advancement. It strongly believes that as women learn and share their knowledge – women evolve and shape their future.

For more information about Adhunika and its IT programs please visit  www.adhunika.org/IT

• IT FOR WOMEN PROJECT SUMMARY

• FUNDS NEEDED

• HOW YOU CAN HELP

• PROJECT FOLLOW-UP

• CONTACTS

IT FOR WOMEN PROJECT SUMMARY:

• Project start date: August 2003

• Graduated: 40 students during 2003-2004

• Number of computers: 2

• 2003-2004: With individual donation of $3400, we  provided eleven Information Technology workshops for free

FUNDS NEEDED:

We need to raise $5000 by August 31, 2005 to acquire following items and to sustain the project for the next fiscal year.

Acquisition of Basic capacity building items:

• Number of computers needed: 8
• Other Equipments: Printer, Scanner 2, UPS, etc
• Expected total beneficiaries: 120-130 students per year

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Even a $10 per month contribution can help one woman in Bangladesh acquire basic computer skills that will prepare her for her career advancement. Your contribution can help a Bangladeshi woman achieve her dream.

DONATE WITH A CHECK

• Payable to EB2000, with memo Adhunika.

• Mail checks to:
  
  EB2000
  2702 Copper Creek Road
  Herndon, VA 20171

DONATE THROUGH PAY PAL

• (Please Note: If you use Pay Pal, 3% of donation will go to Pay Pal for using their services)

All donations are tax deductible.

PROJECT FOLLOW-UP:

• Quarterly activities will be available on the Adhunika website

• Bi-annual audits of accounts

• Bi-annual survey of students published on the website

• Annual visit to Dhaka to evaluate project

CONTACTS:

EB2000: Mahmud Farooque, EB2000,  a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization registered in Virginia with a tax id 54-1936299. US donors can deduct their contributions to EB2000 in their income tax return as permissible by the applicable codes of the Internal Revenue Service. Donations of $100.00 and above will be automatically recognized by a receipt. Receipt for a contribution of a lesser amount will be issued only when specifically requested.

Adhunika: If you have questions regarding the IT for Women Project, please contact Shahnaz S. Yousuf by email: shahnazyousuf@yahoo.com

Support Adhunika's IT for Women Project | Help Women in Bangladesh Acquire Computer Skills | co-sponsored by EB2000

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Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is IT for Women?

• Who are these women?

• How are they selected ? How do they know about our Program ?

• What do these women gain out of the experience?

• Photos

• IT for Women

Other:

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