Benefits to communities

Benefits to communities: Youth and technology initiatives benefit communities because computer literate young people are an important asset to local technology business.

By learning technical skills, youths build self-esteem and are able to obtain employment, pursue educational goals, participate actively in civic life and launch their own income generating activities.

YouthICT is connecting information technology initiatives with youth and community development. Experience has shown that when new or improved access to information technology is introduced to disadvantaged communities, youths benefit in a number of ways, including: Increased self-esteem Increased understanding of their own potential Raised educational levels Higher ability to obtain employment Increased motivation and ability to create their own businesses.