NEWS: Nokia has 'Plan' to Use Technology for Youth Development in Africa

Nokia has 'Plan' to Use Technology for Youth Development in Africa

By Anuradha Shukla
TMCnet Contributing Editor

Nokia (News - Alert) and Plan, an international children?s organization will use modern communications technologies in Africa to raise children?s awareness of their rights and opportunities.

In addition to giving an initial donation of 1 million Euros for 2006, Nokia will support Plan?s existing media and communications technology projects for Africa?s children and youth.

Poverty can be tackled by using Information Communication Technologies (ICT) such as radio, the Internet, mobile devices and television. These can also improve the respect, fulfillment and protection of children?s rights.

 

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D-45770 Marl - Germany

 

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