ItrainOnline

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:
a.. The Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
b.. Bellanet International Secretariat
c.. International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD)
d.. The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
e.. The International Network for the Availability of Scientific
Publications (INASP)
f.. OneWorld

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 (0)20 7735 2100 Email: [email protected]
OR
Ann Tothill, Project Coordinator (Online Resource Centre), APC - The
Association for Progressive Communications
Tel: +27 12 998 2064 Email: [email protected]