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Sohni Dharti Introduction Sohni Dharti (SD) is one of Koshish’s projects. SD has been launched in Pakistan from Jan/2002 . As the name implies it is an effort (a koshish) towards a better Pakistan. Sohni Dharti : Establishes a computer lab at an appropriate place. Runs it (all expenses paid) for a fix period of time. Monitors the lab condition and students's progress closely. Objectives a) Provide an opportunity for deserving and un-privileged children to learn basic computer skills. b) Provide a platform for those who want to make a difference to act as donors/teachers/mentors/etc and practically do something good. Selection Criteria The location/school where a SD computer lab is launched it selected after due consideration. - The administration has a proven record and is willing to cooperate. - An appropriate no of students will benefit. - School/institute is not-for-profit. - There exists necessary infrastructure, like room for the lab. - No security problem. Operations Koshish pays for the "one-time-cost" - e.g. computers systems, computer tables, chairs, white boards, electric wiring, minor fixes to the room, etc. For a fix period of time, Koshish also pays for the "monthly-cost" - e.g. instructor salary, class notes, prizes, books, etc. Koshish works with the school administration to enable them to take on the monthly-operations of the lab themselves.
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