Helping Bridge the Digital Divide in Peru
Spring Break 2004!

  Tacna is in the south of Peru, near the Chilean border             Students at Miguel Pro School in Tacna, Peru

USF Computer Science students, professors, and alumni are teaming up with University Ministry to improve the technology at two schools in Tacna, Peru.
The project was initiated by USF alum Alberto Yepez, who grew up in Tacna and has been helping the schools he attended there for many years. This spring break,
Alberto is coming to Tacna armed with ten bright and energetic students, three computer science professors, and a shipment of computer equipment. The team will install new computers, network equipment and educational software, and help train the students and employees to make use of the new labs. The plan is to return to Tacna on a yearly basis.

The Peru team of students and professors                 

 

The Peru trip is an extension of the USF Computer Science Department's Community Connections program. Under the direction of Professor Chris Brooks, students in this program have been helping provide free computer access and training to underprivileged people in San Francisco's Tenderloin district. The program is part of USF's mission to educate both hearts and minds, and to expose students to public service and social justice issues.

Peru Trip Schedule

November 2003-- March 2004    Procure and prepare computers, network equipment, and software.
March 9-21, 2004                       Travel to Tacna to set-up systems and train administrators

How can you help?
We are accepting donations to help with the cost of hardware, software, and shipping, as well as the travel expenses for the group. Please email peru@cs.usfca.edu or contact:

Dr. David Wolber
Chair, Department of Computer Science
University of San Francisco
(415) 422-6451

Fr. John Savard, S.J.
Executive Director
University Ministry
University of San Francisco
(415) 422-4463