Computers & uninterrupted power supply for my school

Awudu

Berekum, Ghana

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Awudu

Member since

July 2014

On-time repayments

333 installments  •  74%

About Me

Awudu Yahaya is my name. I hail from Berekum in the Brong/Ahafo Region of Ghana. I attended Yamfo Vocational Training Centre (Y.V.T.C) from 2002-2005. I then pursued further studies at Sunyani Polytechnic, where I was awarded a Computer Science and Technology Certificate. By reputable Zidisha and dear Lenders support, I am now pursuing a Distance Learning programme in BSc. Information Technology (I.T.) at the Kwame Nkrumah University Science and Technology, Sunyani Centre. I am the Director/Instructor at "Better World Computer Training Centre" in Berekum. I have six siblings and happen to be the first-born of my parents. Playing computer game, listening to music, reading news online, and watching movies are my hobbies.

My Business

After completing Polytechnic, I decided to establish this computer school in Sunyani, Brong/Ahafo Region. Eventually, I rescinded that decision because I realized that my people at Berekum were more computer illiterate, because they didn't have any Information & Computer Technology (ICT) training centre, then. How to even handle the mouse was a problem for them. I was then inspired and motivated by the elders in the community to set up an ICT training centre in the year 2010, with the name “Better World Computer Training Centre”. The main motive was to help my own people get access to ICT. I started with five (5) computers and one (1) Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to cater for unexpected power outages or low current. The patronage was very high because many parents within the Berekum vicinity and nearby villages brought their wards to be trained. Mature individuals also developed interest and came in numbers so as to broaden their horizons in terms of ICT skills. As I speak, the centre is well-known in Berekum and its environs, due to the better services we do render to our learners and clients.

The establishment of the ICT training centre has helped the community in diverse ways.
First of all, money can be saved because it is much quicker to move information around. With the help of ICT, it has become quicker and more efficient to contact either a business or a friend or a family member. They now can correspond with anyone around the globe by simply text-messaging them or sending them an email. It also has created new jobs for the people. Probably the best advantage of ICT has been the creation of new and interesting jobs. Computer programmers, systems analysts, and ICT teachers are just some of the many new employment opportunities created because of ICT. Moreover, computers, along with their programmes and the Internet, have created educational opportunities not available to previous generations. All these are manifestations and clear indications that the ICT centre has been helping people in multiple ways. The ICT training centre is highly patronized by learners paying their fees impressively.

Loan Proposal

Every learner must get one computer in order to facilitate teaching and learning. Unfortunately, the computers are not many for me to teach them well. Other relevant tools such as modem, printers, scanners, photocopiers to mention but a few are also limited in supply making a big challenge to effective teaching and learning of ICT. The benefits from the above mention tools are as follows;
MODEM: which stand for modulator-demodulator, is the device we use to translate analog signals into digital signals for purposes of computer communications. And it will also enable me to connect to the computer to teach my learners in online impressively.
PRINTER: it will help me to teach my learners how to print document/file from online or offline.
SCANNER: that also will enable me to teach them how to scan a file/document into the computer and send it electronic mail (e-mail).
PHOTOCOPIER: this is basic office tool, I will used to teach them how to duplicate a text, drawings or photographs.

In view of the aforementioned challenges, I wish to write to your noble organization Zidisha and dear Lenders to come and support me in order to enhance effective teaching and learning of ICT. I know the word Zidisha means “grow” or “expand” so I have a strong believe that reputable Zidisha and respective Lenders will help me to expand my business.
And a little bit also I know of Zidisha is the first peer-to-peer microlending service building direct connections between borrowers and lenders across the globe.
Zidisha a longer life.
Lenders a longer life.
Thank you and stay bless.

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About Me

Awudu Yahaya is my name. I hail from Berekum in the Brong/Ahafo Region of Ghana. I attended Yamfo Vocational Training Centre (Y.V.T.C) from 2002-2005. I then pursued further studies at Sunyani Polytechnic, where I was awarded a Computer Science and Technology Certificate. By reputable Zidisha and dear Lenders support, I am now pursuing a Distance Learning programme in BSc. Information Technology (I.T.) at the Kwame Nkrumah University Science and Technology, Sunyani Centre. I am the Director/Instructor at "Better World Computer Training Centre" in Berekum. I have six siblings and happen to be the first-born of my parents. Playing computer game, listening to music, reading news online, and watching movies are my hobbies.

My Business

After completing Polytechnic, I decided to establish this computer school in Sunyani, Brong/Ahafo Region. Eventually, I rescinded that decision because I realized that my people at Berekum were more computer illiterate, because they didn't have any Information & Computer Technology (ICT) training centre, then. How to even handle the mouse was a problem for them. I was then inspired and motivated by the elders in the community to set up an ICT training centre in the year 2010, with the name “Better World Computer Training Centre”. The main motive was to help my own people get access to ICT. I started with five (5) computers and one (1) Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) to cater for unexpected power outages or low current. The patronage was very high because many parents within the Berekum vicinity and nearby villages brought their wards to be trained. Mature individuals also developed interest and came in numbers so as to broaden their horizons in terms of ICT skills. As I speak, the centre is well-known in Berekum and its environs, due to the better services we do render to our learners and clients.

The establishment of the ICT training centre has helped the community in diverse ways.
First of all, money can be saved because it is much quicker to move information around. With the help of ICT, it has become quicker and more efficient to contact either a business or a friend or a family member. They now can correspond with anyone around the globe by simply text-messaging them or sending them an email. It also has created new jobs for the people. Probably the best advantage of ICT has been the creation of new and interesting jobs. Computer programmers, systems analysts, and ICT teachers are just some of the many new employment opportunities created because of ICT. Moreover, computers, along with their programmes and the Internet, have created educational opportunities not available to previous generations. All these are manifestations and clear indications that the ICT centre has been helping people in multiple ways. The ICT training centre is highly patronized by learners paying their fees impressively.

Loan Proposal

I need help from a Zidisha Lenders to buy forty-five (45) set of computers to be used by my computer trainees . Forty (40) Uninterrupted Power supply (UPS) to protect my Computers and supply electricity in case of light out. Computer standing and White board marker pen. I need about $3000.00 to buy those items.
I hope this is going to raise a lot of computer literate in my community and also help facilitate development since everything can now be done with a help of computer. I know my wish will be considered.Thank you.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$364.00

Date disbursed

Dec 17, 2014

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

3 months

Lenders

N

nsamberger

London, United Kingdom

Pere

Barcelona, Spain

J

Jessica

Patagonia, Argentina

M

marcelitohb

Bremen, Germany

I

ijerkov

Zagreb, Croatia

K

kjustad

Asker, Norway

Thilo

Germany

Hank

Göteborg, Sweden

A

ADISI

Bern, Switzerland

M

misaheat

United States

Kamil

Lidzbark Warminski, Poland

A

allie105

United States

R

retzroff

United States

V

vbud

United States

T

twm3823

United States

J

jeffreyrmeier

United States

M

Matze

Germany

rjb

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, United Kingdom

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  • Kenneth    Apr 24, 2021

    I called him, but couldn't reach him ,I will still try again until I get him .

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  • Kenneth    Mar 23, 2021

    He promised to make payment as soon as possible

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  • Kenneth    Feb 21, 2021

    Promised to make payment tomorrow

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  • Issaka    Feb 5, 2021

    I just spoke with Awudu Yahaya, he told me he had adjusted his repayments amount and hopefully will make payments tomorrow. Thanks

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  • Awudu    Dec 2, 2020

    Happy new month to all of us. May God make this a happiest month for us.

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  • Awudu    Oct 28, 2020

    Greetings to Zidisha director and every lender. God shower His blessings to you all.

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  • Awudu    Feb 26, 2020

    God bless Julia

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  • Awudu    Feb 26, 2020

    God bless Zidisha

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  • Awudu    Feb 26, 2020

    May God bless Julia once again and bless every lender

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  • Awudu    Feb 26, 2020

    God bless Julia and every lender

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  • Awudu    Feb 26, 2020

    Wishing everyone all the best

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  • Awudu    Jan 31, 2020

    May Zidisha and every lender never lack anything

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  • Awudu    Jan 29, 2020

    God bless Zidisha

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  • Awudu    Dec 25, 2019

    Merry Christmas to Zidisha and all the lenders. May God richly bless you all.

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  • Awudu    Jun 26, 2019

    I'm really grateful to you dear Zidisha and cherished lenders, may God reward you all.

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  • Awudu    Jun 5, 2019

    Happy holiday to each and everyone in Ghana. Thanks to Zidisha.

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  • Awudu    Apr 23, 2019

    Greetings from me and the family to all Zidisha team and lenders. Especially director Julia, Laurie and Paul Buchheit. May God shower His blessings to you all. You are still on my prayer list.

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      • Awudu    Apr 23, 2019

        Happy belated Easter to you too :)
        Really miss you a lot

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    • Awudu    Jan 12, 2019

      I really miss you Laurie, thank you and wish you Prosperous New Year.
      Stay blessed!

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  • Awudu    Dec 27, 2018

    Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year to Zidisha and Lenders. May God richly bless each and everyone on this platform. Julia, we love you!

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  • Awudu    Jun 30, 2018

    Dear Zidisha Team, I am highly grateful for your support. Zidisha has done a lot and that all cannot be stated here. God richly bless all of you for your kind gestures. I love Zidisha.

    Awudu

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      • Awudu    Jul 1, 2018

        Wow! Laurie! I really, really, really MISS you so much, and I am glad to hear from you, as well. Please, hope you are doing well.

        Please forgive me for not communicating here very much recently, too.

        Also, thanks for your recommended links. I have read Dir. Julia's message concerning the repayment and disbursement issue.

        God richly bless you! I have MISSED you so much.

        Awudu

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