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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently accepting applications to its annual Access to Learning Award
2010 Access to Learning Award
Opportunity closing date:
Saturday, October 31, 2009
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently accepting applications to its annual Access to Learning Award, which recognises the innovative efforts of public libraries and similar institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and opportunities through free access to computers and the Internet. The award is given by Global Libraries, a special initiative of the foundation’s Global Development Programme. The recipient of the Access to Learning Award will receive US$1 million.
Computers and the Internet are powerful tools that provide opportunities for people to improve their social and economic well-being. Worldwide, just one person in six has access to the Internet. This means that more than five billion people miss out on chances to pursue education and employment, access government services, learn about valuable health information, conduct business online, and exchange information and ideas. The Access to Learning Award encourages new, innovative ways to provide computer and Internet services to people without access, and promotes greater development of public access technology programs around the world.
The Access to Learning Award honors innovative organisations that are opening a world of online information to people in need. The foundation’s Global Libraries initiative invites applications from libraries and similar organisations outside the United States that have created new ways to offer these key services:
* Free public access to computers and the Internet
* Public training to assist users in accessing online information that can help improve their lives
* Technology training for library staff
* Outreach to underserved communities
Please note:
* Applications are open to institutions outside the United States that are working with disadvantaged communities.
* To be eligible, the applying institution must allow all members of the public to use computers and the Internet free of charge in a community space
Applications for the 2010 Access to Learning Award must be submitted via an online submission process by October 31, 2009.
Please visit the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to submit your application online and for additional information about the programme. The application form is available only in English and must be completed in English to be eligible for consideration. However, while applications must be submitted in English, the foundation does offer informational brochures in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ATLA/Pages/access-to-learning-award-...
Opportunity closing date:
Saturday, October 31, 2009
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently accepting applications to its annual Access to Learning Award, which recognises the innovative efforts of public libraries and similar institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and opportunities through free access to computers and the Internet. The award is given by Global Libraries, a special initiative of the foundation’s Global Development Programme. The recipient of the Access to Learning Award will receive US$1 million.
Computers and the Internet are powerful tools that provide opportunities for people to improve their social and economic well-being. Worldwide, just one person in six has access to the Internet. This means that more than five billion people miss out on chances to pursue education and employment, access government services, learn about valuable health information, conduct business online, and exchange information and ideas. The Access to Learning Award encourages new, innovative ways to provide computer and Internet services to people without access, and promotes greater development of public access technology programs around the world.
The Access to Learning Award honors innovative organisations that are opening a world of online information to people in need. The foundation’s Global Libraries initiative invites applications from libraries and similar organisations outside the United States that have created new ways to offer these key services:
* Free public access to computers and the Internet
* Public training to assist users in accessing online information that can help improve their lives
* Technology training for library staff
* Outreach to underserved communities
Please note:
* Applications are open to institutions outside the United States that are working with disadvantaged communities.
* To be eligible, the applying institution must allow all members of the public to use computers and the Internet free of charge in a community space
Applications for the 2010 Access to Learning Award must be submitted via an online submission process by October 31, 2009.
Please visit the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to submit your application online and for additional information about the programme. The application form is available only in English and must be completed in English to be eligible for consideration. However, while applications must be submitted in English, the foundation does offer informational brochures in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/ATLA/Pages/access-to-learning-award-...
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Comment by Obinna Chukwuezie on July 9, 2009 at 2:04pm - Brilliant idea! I've just sent a memo to my organisation to apply
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Comment by Mady on July 3, 2009 at 11:24am - A very good innitiative we are to try it
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