Ungana-Afrika, with the support of OSISA, is hosting a selection of free workshops that help leaders of non-profit organisational communities understand and implement new models of technology support and capacity-building. Upcoming workshops will take place in Windhoek, Namibia on 17-18 October 2007.

INCUBATION OF ICT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS

Many non-profits and non-profit networks in Southern Africa are beginning to recognize the value of information and communication technologies (ICTs), but lack the funding and resources necessary to harness the opportunities they offer. As a result, Ungana-Afrika is helping to incubate and implement ICT capacity-building structures that harness and mobilize community skills and resources. These programs give collaborative groups (and individual non-profits) the power to better implement technology as a strategic, mission-focused tool. This workshop will introduce non-profit leaders to new support concepts and materials which they can use to launch their own sector or network-focused ICT capacity building programs.

Ungana-Afrika has over two years experience implementing and managing ICT support programs within Southern Africa's development community. Furthermore, Ungana-Afrika works closely with other international groups that provide similar services throughout the globe.

For more specifics about this incubation concept, see: http://www.ungana-afrika.org/projects/coe.htm

AT THE WORKSHOP

The workshop will focus on the internationally proven eRiding model of non-profit support and capacity building. With this model, training, planning and support efforts can be efficiently mobilized over a group of organisations, and within a wide variety of development contexts (for more about eRiding, see http://www.ungana-afrika.org/projects/rsh.htm

Attendees can choose to participate for one or two days depending on their schedules. Specific topics will include:

Day 1:

• The concept of the eRider model of community-driven ICT support
  
• Design and strategy considerations for a support program (funding, scale, sustainability, etc.)
• Next steps (evaluating what support concepts are right for your network)

Day 2:

• Hands-on group planning exercises in designing implementation strategies
• Ongoing management, monitoring and evaluation concepts of a support program
• Scaling and expanding a support and capacity building solution

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Workshop topics are targeted at groups of development organisations that share a common sector focus, geographical scope, or managing/funding body within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). Therefore, attendees should be individuals who have a network focus or interest  in the SADC region. This may include:

• Managers of membership-driven (or otherwise collaborative) organisational groups
• Interest group representatives that identify strongly with a development sector or region
• Managers of single organisations that coordinate efforts of a partner network
• Managers of capacity building initiatives with existing or planned technology component
• Individuals who help a group of non-profits manage technology issues

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

• WHEN: Upcoming workshops will take place in Windhoek,Namibia on 17-18 October 2007.
• WHERE: NTTC -  Andrew  Kloppers  Street-  Khomasdal-  Next to  the  Windhoek  College                   of  Education- Opposite David Bezuidenhout  High School.
• COST: There is no cost for the workshop. However, logistical costs (accommodation & transportation to and from the workshop venue) are not included.
• OTHER: Lunch and snacks will be provided on both workshop days
  

If you are interested to attend, please send us your details, either through our brief online form at www.ungana-afrika.org/workshop/apply.html, or by returning the attached text form to namibia-workshop@ungana-afrika.org.

Any questions or comments may also be directed to namibia-workshop@ungana-afrika.org

These are not intended to be large-scale events, so specific arrangements will be made on an individual basis once we receive your interest.

UNGANA-AFRIKA CONTACTS

This event is supported by Ungana-Afrika's partner OSISA (www.osisa.org)