Ecuador is fast becoming a leader in South America in providing computer services in its school systems and integrating technology in the curriculum. However, there are still some remote areas that lack these opportunities. Two of these sites are the towns of Gualaceo in the South,Province of Azuay, and Tulcán in the north, Province of Carchi. One Hundred computers plus printers and other accessories are destined for twelve intermediate and high schools serving 3200 students from impoverished families. With the acquisition of computers, it would fill a vacuum in the school academic program. Furthermore, many of the parents of these students are immigrants working in the U.S. and Spain and this would facilitate communication with parents and children.
This would be a two year project under Rotary Future Vision with support services for staff training, maintenance and security of equipment, and dedicated computer lab space and Technician Monitors. Community members would also have access to the use of computers at convenient times and also enhance their own learning and occupational opportunities.
Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by The Rotary Foundation. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.
Pledge of $1,450 by David Ballesteros of the Rotary Club of La Mesa Sunrise, District 5340.
4-Apr-10
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Pledge of $12,000 with $1,300 DDF by Angel Castro of the Rotary Club of Gualaceo, District 4400.
4-Apr-10
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Pledge of $1,450 by David Ballesteros of the Rotary Club of La Mesa Sunrise, District 5340.
7-Apr-10
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Pledge of $2,900 by David Ballesteros of the Rotary Club of La Mesa Sunrise, District 5340.
7-Apr-10
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Pledge of $2,900 DDF by David Ballesteros of the Rotary Club of La Mesa Sunrise, District 5340.
19-Apr-10
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Pledge of $1,000 by John Fistere of the Rotary Club of La Mesa, District 5340.
19-Apr-10
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Pledge of $2,000 DDF by John Fistere of the Rotary Club of La Mesa, District 5340.
22-Apr-10
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Pledge of $1,000 by David Ballesteros of the Rotary Club of La Mesa Sunrise, District 5340.
22-Apr-10
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Pledge of $1,000 with $2,000 DDF by David Ballesteros of the Rotary Club of La Mesa Sunrise, District 5340.
28-Apr-10
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Pledge of $2,450 with $4,900 DDF by Alicia of the Rotary Club of Escondido, District 5340.
28-Apr-10
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Project is now "Fully Pledged".
5-May-10
by John Fistere
The project Proposal has been submitted via Member Access to TRF.
9-May-10
by Philippe Lamoise
The $8,900 District 5340 DDF contribution towards this project has been approved, pending the final approval by TRF.
30-May-10
by John Fistere
In response to questions from TRF, the project has been modified and resubmitted.
2-Jun-10
by John Fistere
The project Proposal has been approved by TRF, and we have been invited to submit a detailed Application. Our project number is 25021.
10-Aug-10
by John Fistere
New members of the Grant Committee for this project are: From District 5340, Bill Ashman and Ted Sanchez, from District 4400, Tania Guncay Rodriguez and Teodoro Guncay Guaraca.
10-Aug-10
by John Fistere
The project Application has been signed and sent to RI for review.
10-Aug-10
by John Fistere
The project Proposal and Application (in two parts) has been posted in the Documents section of http://www.matchinggrants.org/global/project7.html.
23-Sep-10
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Proposal Sent to The Rotary Foundation through Member Access.
23-Sep-10
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Proposal approved by The Rotary Foundation.
23-Sep-10
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Application Sent to The Rotary Foundation through Member Access.
23-Sep-10
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Application approved by The Rotary Foundation.
29-Nov-10
by John Fistere
All requirements for funding of this project have been satisfied. Next, RI will transfer funds to the project account.
6-Dec-10
by John Fistere
The Rotary Foundation advises it has transferred $45,075 to the project account. This is the total project funding, and purchase of equipment can begin.
