In the last quarter of 2023, The Dariu Foundation and EPAM kicked off the partnership to provide new laptops enabling children to access digital/coding training in the Mekong Delta in terms of the EPAM e-Kid program.
With a joint effort by TDF and local partners, 60,000 students in Hau Giang province will be trained in each school year, of which around 240 – 400 students will benefit directly from EPAM’s grant this school year.
The grant will provide free-of-charge rental of laptops and enable access to basic computing/coding skills for children. In addition, under the eKid program, EPAM also commits to supporting the knowledge transfer, including volunteering and the provision of teaching materials by EPAM.
- Volunteering missions: EPAM supports and assists the partners in the deployment of employees. TDF will propose tasks for the volunteers to contribute to these programs, according to the conditions set by EPAM.
- Share of teaching materials: EPAM is willing to provide other teaching aids to support TDF in digital literacy.
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About EPAM eKids program
The EPAM eKids program was launched successfully at EPAM offices in 2015. The program’s goal is to boost interest in programming and expand learning opportunities for young children.
Based on the MIT Scratch Program, EPAM eKids, encourages children to engage with coding through hands-on challenges and close mentorship opportunities.
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