G1:1 and $100 dollar computers, a world of opportunity!

The time when entire segments of the world's population could be ignored has passed. It is not only morally right to address the problems of the underpriviledged but the smart thing to do from the health, economic, and environmental point of view. There are now several proposals to address educational issues of the less afluent by using e-learning.

The G1:1 (Globally, one computer for one person) is one project focusing on providing information and educational access to via the internet. You can learn more about this iniciative by going to http://www.g1to1.org/

In addition, the Media Lab of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the World Bank, the United Nations, and corporate investors, will move to provide a $100 laptop to millions of school age children in developing countries. These inexpensive computers will not be sold, but will be distributed to schools though governmental organizations. You can learn more at the following sites:

E-Learning Africa
MIT Media Lab

Keep an eye on these initiatives. They have the potential to open a world of opportunity to millions!