Samsung joins World Vision to enhance IT knowledge in Bibile

An Information Communication Technology Centre built with the support of Samsung Korea was handed over to World Vision Lanka recently.

Located within the Bibile Area Development Programme, the project is an initiative of World Vision Korea together with World Vision Lanka. The Center comprising of 30 computers with the latest technology and an e-library with modern facilities, serves to enhance the IT skills of the children in the Bibile DS division.

A team of 10 officials from Samsung Korea led by Kim Yung Bom, the Representative from World Vision Korea were present for the handing-over ceremony. The CEO of Samsung Sri Lanka, Hyunki Chang also attended the event. Built at a cost of Rupees 16 million, the centre is an initiative of the Samsung Korea CSR project titled “Hope for Children”.

Samsung Sri Lanka also donated some valuable IT equipment and books. In a show of solidarity with their Sri Lankan counterparts, the Samsung team engaged in volunteer work at the Centre, helping children with computer lessons.

The main objective in establishing this ICT Centre is to train 8,000 children in IT skills within 12 years. The IT courses will be conducted by the Vocational Training Authority (VTA) and students will be able to obtain an internationally recognised certificate on completion of the course.

The courses will be available at a discount and World Vision will also be providing Scholarships for the children. With the support of World Vision Korea the Bibile Area Development Programme plans to upgrade this ICT Centre to a fully functional Vocational Training Institute in order to enable qualified youth to enter the job market.