- 22 November 2016

Cultural centers in Burundi equipped with Koombook kits

BACKGROUND

TV5Monde cultural centers are a leading network in the promotion of cultural activities in Burundi. They allow the public to come to learn French and connect to the world. The arrival of the Koombooks in 4 of these centers (Bujumbura, Ngozi, Gitega et Bururi) will help revitalize the work already being undertaken in these centers by providing new and quality contents suited to different audiences, and as a result, transform them into must-go to places to learn about new technologies in Burundi.

ACTIVITIES

  • Equiping four TV5 Monde cultural centers with KoomBook kits
  • Training the personnel to the use of Koombook kits

PROJECT OBJECTVES

Global

  • Respond to the digital divide that exists in many educational and cultural institutions.

Specific

  • Promote French culture.
  • Allow the TV5Monde cultural centers to become the leading venues to learn about new technologies in Burundi.

EXPECTED RESULTS

  • 4 TV5 Monde cultural centers are equiped with Koombook kits.
  • TV5 Monde cultural center staff are trained to operate the Koombook kits.

BENEFICIARIES

  • High school and university students and professors; civil servants

WITH SUPPORT FROM

Partners

Executive

Financial