The WiFi project aims to
enable access to the internet from home, and will be complemented by other programmes to
elevate the IT capabilities within the communities by training youths to be able to troubleshoot issues and even fix laptops.
It s a comprehensive, coherent plan that as Wah reiterates many times in our conversations is geared toward sustainability.
With connectivity and digital readiness becoming more and more of a daily necessity, the impact of what the group is trying to do cannot be understated.
Community matters
Wah says that BDIC is currently speaking to corporate sponsors who may potentially come on board to cover the initial set-up cost.
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