Internet Training Centre for Sustainable Development and Human Rights
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Montivideo, Uruguay -- Nov 29, 2001
Six international organizations have joined forces to create
ItrainOnline <http://www.itrainonline.org>, a technology resource
centre for people who want to learn how to use the Internet
effectively for social justice and sustainable development.
The World Wide Web offers many Internet-related training materials.
However, it is often difficult to find relevant, high-quality
resources developed by and for NGOs, development organizations, and
other civil society groups.
ItrainOnline responds to the need to bring such resources together in
one place - an interactive multilingual website containing the best
and most relevant computer and Internet training content. Topics
covered range from computer and Internet basics to more advanced
subjects such as building online communities and incorporating audio
and video into websites. The site also includes training events and
educational resources for Internet trainers.
ItrainOnline launches in English and Spanish with other languages to
be rolled out in 2002. Resources will also be added on information
and communications technologies (ICTs) other than the Internet as the
site develops. The majority of the content has been developed by
people working in development for people working in development.
ItrainOnline is a continuing initiative of the following
organizations, all contributing particular expertise and experience
in computer and Internet training in the South:
* The Association for Progressive Communications <http://www.apc.org>
* Bellanet International Secretariat <http://www.bellanet.org>
* International Institute for Communication and Development
<http://www.iicd.org>
* The International Institute for Sustainable Development
<http://www.iisd.org>
* The International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publi-
cations <http://www.inasp.info>
* OneWorld <http://www.oneworld.net>
By pooling energies and resources, the partners in ItrainOnline
reduce duplication, learn from each other, and focus their Internet
training investments for greater impact.
The founding organizations invite others to contribute their
materials so that civil society and development organizations can
increase the impact of their work through the effective use of ICTs.
ItrainOnline partners share a commitment to free and open sharing of
knowledge in the fight to end world poverty, create a global
sustainable future and ensure human rights for all.
For more information contact:
Glen Tarman
OneWorld publicity manager
Tel: +44-20-7735-2100
mailto:media@oneworld.net
Ann Tothill
Project Coordinator: Online Resource Centre
APC - The Association for Progressive Communications
Tel: +27-12-998-2064
mailto:AATothill@apc.org
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