Matching Grant #54815
Computers for Literacy Project
RC of Amboro, Bolivia, District 4690

Bolivia currently has a very high adult illiteracy rate. Much of the country is very rural, with isolated villages. The "Fundacion Instituto Radiofonica Fe Y Alegria" (IFRA) is a radio broadcast based literacy and vocational training organization.

The IFRA broadcasts lessons over the air-waves and then sends out tutors and professors to give exams and certify that the students are learning the material well. The IFRA reaches over 15,000 students per year and are completely accredited within Bolivia.

This project will provide the funds for Rotarians to purchase new computers, software and printer for the IFRA, which is currently functioning with machinery over 10 years old. They use these computers and printers to produce their study materials, exams and student records.

 Headquarters for Fundacion Instituto Radiofonica Fe Y Alegria, (IFRA)

 
 IFRA graphic designer Beatriz Funes tries out the new machine

 A new printer was purchased as well.

 IFRA prints a lot of materials for their students in a variety of courses.

 IFRA Director Father Javier talks about the new equipment
and the help from The Rotary Foundation with the employees
of the IFRA and the Rotary Club of Amboro.

 
 Members of the Rotary Club of Amboro, Bolivia, D4690 visit the
 IFRA site to see the new computers in action.

 A student taking a test