Friday, November 9, 2012

Ethiopian Kids Hack PC

Ethiopian village kids hack PCs with zero instruction. 

How amazing that Ethiopian children were given free Android tablets that were wrapped up and left in a box. The donors wanted to try this experiment to see what the children would do. They expected that as children, they would want to play with the box but instead they turned it on and found the solar chargers for providing power. They started learning English and then taught their family, after several months. The experimenters are amazed that they hacked into the Android with a literacy rate close to zero. They even figured out how to use the camera and the game/ learning software on the tablet. To read more on the article see here.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Let the Funds Roll In.

Fundraising has begun for the scholarship program. This year we have our first female recipient. I am learning so much as the founder. I decided to write a few tips off the top of my head.

1. Inspire by doing more work than everyone else.
2. Board Members are inspired by being decisive and following through.
3. It's okay to get member's input and give them credit when you apply their ideas.
4. See ahead.
5. Be honest with yourself.
6. Have integrity for the finances.
7.  If you believe in what you are doing you will have to beg.
8. Write everything down and be organized.
9. If you have close friends or family on the team, expect some criticism.
10. You don't have to have only face to face meetings, a email work just as good.

Say a prayer and wish us luck in succeeding our goals.

 Thanks,
 Our Trip To Ethiopia