December 31, 2005 [VanniTech, Kilinochchi]: Vanni Institute of Technology (VanniTech) has announced the success of its recent initiative, Kiruba Computer Learning Center , a community based computer training center set-up and managed by the institute at St. Joseph Maha Vidyalayam in Mathakal, a remote coastal area in Jaffna district.
The idea of Community Based Computer Training Center (CBCTC) was proposed by TechShack, VanniTech's Employment Incubation Center , and came into reality with the inauguration of Kiruba Computer Learning Center in April 2005. The objective of the CBCTC is to enable people of remote villages to be computer-literate, i.e. handling the keyboard and mouse; knowing an operating system like Windows XP; having a working knowledge of popular software applications like MS Word and MS Excel; and using the Internet to communicate and browse the Web for information.
VanniTech was founded by ITTPO with the objective of developing the North-East of Sri Lanka using IT and other high-tech disciplines. Since the scope of work of the CBCTC falls within the purview of VanniTech, it undertook the implementation of the CBCTC project. TRRO, Tamil Refugee Relief Organization based in California , willingly came forward to fund the pioneering model in Mathakal, a typical community environment that needs development initiatives. ITTPO and TRRO formed a unique partnership in realizing the successful implementation of Kiruba Computer learning center in Mathakal. The center is operated and managed by TechShack using VanniTech graduates. Capital cost to set-up the facilities was USD 5,000 with an annual running cost of USD 1,500. The center was started with only 04 computers and a lecturer.
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