Refugee - ComputerKlasse
Summary:
The Global Shapers Refugee Computerklasse is a project established in 2019, which aims to empower refugees of ages 5 to 50 with essential digital literacy skills. In a comprehensive 6-session course coupled with access to donated laptops (which students keep after the course), students are guided (including one-on-one help) from basic computer usage to email creation, video-conferencing, writing, presentation, spreadsheet, and IT security skills. We prioritize personalized instruction, nurturing each student's unique potential.
The Refugee Computerklasse operates on a volunteer basis, with no financial involvement. Teachers generously volunteer with their time, organizations provide a classroom for the sessions free of charge, and companies and/or organizations donate laptops either at no cost or for a nominal fee.
What matters to us:
Impact
Dozens of refugees in Munich have already learned how to use computers for the first time, benefiting their academic, career, and personal development.
KPIs
Equip refugees with fundamental computer skills, fostering their academic, professional, and personal development, while facilitating their seamless integration into society.
Problem to solve
Having access to and being able to use a computer and the internet is critical for communication, job applications and integration into broader society. Of the hundreds of refugees living in northern Munich, most of them do not have access to computers and many lack the knowledge on how to use them.
What´s next?