18 January 2007 2 min
Community Computer Centre to launch in South Durban
Written by: Samantha Schwarer Save to Instapaper{pp}Life in the South Durban Basin is not easy. In this heavily industrialised area that has been gripped by recession for several years now, unemployment is high and daily life a struggle for most. But the communities of South Durban do not take this lying down.
The latest of a series of upliftment projects is the Durban South Community Computer Centre, based at the Austerville Library. Several local NGOs have partnered with the City and One Global Economy to create a free information hub for residents of the area. The centre will be open daily Monday to Saturday, and will remain open into the evening. Users will be able to access the Internet for free, and will be assisted by centre volunteers. A specially developed website, called The Beehive, will give users immediate access to vital information on health, money, jobs, law and more, along with tools and resources to make life easier. Several community-based organisations that have come together to create a centre that will cater to the needs of schoolchildren, young adults and families alike. They envision a place where all members of the wider Durban South community are stakeholders and can find the help they need to create a better life. One Global Economy is a sister non-profit organization to US-based One Economy Corp. Their mission is to provide access to technology and the tools to build and improve lives. One Global Economy has partnered with eThekwini Municipality to bring technology and connectivity to the people of Durban.The Durban South Community Computer Centre will be formally opened by Deputy Mayor Logie Naidoo on Saturday 27 January. The centre will be open to users, and there will be demonstrations of the information available on the Beehive website. Popular local singers Jae and Vern will attend, and East Coast Radio’s Trevor Williams will be MC. Kids can enjoy the jumping castles and other entertainment. An exhibition of community organisations and business will also be held. For more information please contact Nadine Maharaj on 0722100900, Melissa Martin on 082 767 4206 or Samantha Schwarer on 072 545 4228.Date: Saturday, 27 January 2007Time: 10:00 to 15:00Venue: Austerville Community Hall, Austerville DriveContact Details:Nadine Maharaj - 0722100900Melissa Martin - 082 767 4206 Samantha Schwarer - 072 545 4228
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