Dell reaffirms commitment to increasing tech access for youth

MANILA, Philippines - Demonstrating its long-term commitment to bridging the digital divide, Dell Philippines has reaffirmed its support to local youth by donating P16 million for its long-term charitable partners  ChildHope Asia Philippines Inc.
(CHAP) and Children’s Joy Foundation Inc.(CJFI).

The donation is part of Dell’s global Youth Learning program, which includes 62 partners in 15 countries working to increase access to technology and education for underserved youth in the communities Dell serves.

“Skilled workers are increasingly in demand, including in Asia, yet STEM-related sectors are experiencing a shortage of skilled talents. Despite the enormous opportunity, many young students have limited ability and access to build the critical skills required to succeed in a connected world,” said Denis Kelly, vice president, GSC Client Basic Support, Dell Inc.

Speaking at the ceremonial turnover of the grant, Richard Teo, president of Dell Philippines reinforced the company’s commitment to empower the youth through education.

“Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. Enabling them to gain proficiency in technology skills is Dell’s way of contributing meaningfully to the development of a generation that will be ready for the future,” Teo said. “We are pleased to be leading the charge in giving Filipino youth access to education and technology through our continued partnerships with CHAP and CJFI.”

CHAP, a leading advocate for street children, gives poor young people access to educational opportunities outside a traditional school setting. Through this additional grant, Metro Manila’s street children can benefit from alternative and basic education, computer literacy, vocational technology and service skills training classes. An additional mobile education van equipped with a TV monitor, projector and 10 laptops will be deployed to reach more than 1,000 street children in Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Pasay, Makati and Parañaque.

CJFI has been a recipient of Dell grant and technology solutions for almost a decade. Dell’s donation this year will enable CJFI to enhance its Empowering Children and Youth through Computer Literacy Program, giving the foundation the means to reach more children in elementary and high school as well as out of school youth.