Partnership in ICT education

Ekasi has secured 150 computers for the project and has two computer centres already setup in Soweto.

Brief introduction to what our company's vision and mission is:

Ekasi iT Solutions was founded in 2006 with the aim of promoting e-education and bridging the digital barrier where computers are luxury specifically and focusing in previously disadvantaged areas. Having grown up in Soweto, I have realised that a lot of people be it the elderly, youth etc. have not brought themselves to learn more about their surroundings let alone ICTs. Soweto is one of South Africa's tourism attractions but the people leaving there have technological barrier especially the youth and SMME's. Therefore we decided to establish computer centres similar to Gauteng online, nepad e-schools, MTN e-schools, Shuttleworth foundation Tuxlab project (mentored our project).

Below are the values, benefits, mission and the scope of what Ekasi is trying to achieve.
Ekasi proposes a strategic partnership to private and public companies and the school and/or churches to implement a unique solution that will allow all organisations to achieve their objectives, namely social entrepreneurship, e–education and skills development.

Benefits to the schools and community

Provision of e-education environment
Zero ICT expenditure
ICT skills development
Support and mentorship
ICT capacity training
Support and mentorship
Community engagement
Access to relevant content
Bridging the digital divide
Stimulating learner interest

Benefits for Ekasi

Formation of a true public private partnership
Adherence to donor and sponsor requirements
Demonstrating social awareness to all stakeholders
Association with proven and recognised education programme
In line with the Broad-Based Socio-economic Empowerment Charter
A unique opportunity to showcase social entrepreneurship
Development of a possible replicable model
Furthering mentorship mandate
Achieving computer labs project objectives namely growth and sustainability
Response to DOE's call for formation of private public partnerships for development in education
Showcasing impact of PPP's thereby driving further partnerships
Provision of needed educational resources
Enhanced developments of the Ekasi computer schools
Lowering barriers of ICT access in schools
Evaluation of a different approach for establishing ICT in South African schools

Project scope

Ekasi iT solutions endeavours to improve education resources in South Africa. The primary objective of this project is to implement an innovative solution to address the existing educational challenges faced by the youth in South Africa. The ultimate goal is to help younger members of society believe that anything is possible and make much needed resources available to achieve their goals.

We are asking for a partnership for the development of ICT skills in country as it is a visions of both companies to bring the best in education.

Ekasi members will greatly appreciate it if you can spare your time to meet with us so we can discuss further on how this partnership can be implemented.