OLPC to Sudan @ Seoul National University
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Transcript of OLPC to Sudan @ Seoul National University
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By:
Sudan,
QuickLook
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OLPC
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When we reject the single story, when we realize that there is never a single story about any place, we regain a kind of paradise.
(Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story
TEDGlobal 2009)
To explain the present without recognizing the past can distort the explanation (Rothe, J., 2000). -
How & Why I came to Korea?
I first came to Korea as an invited observer, and representitive of Sudan in the 14th IOI.
After the World cupAmazed by dynamicity of the Country (Bally Bally style), volunteerism , etc
Read about the Korean modern history.found similarities
Im here to learnhow to develop my country bottom-up approach .Since my country successive governments failed to do it , top-down approach!
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2003~present: Korea from different angles!
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Sudan vs. South Korea
Sudan is 10 times the size of the United Kingdom, 4.5 times the size of France; it is thelargest country in Africa!
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Massive Taharqa statue discovered deep in Sudan
Kings 19:9 9
Quote:Now Sennacherib received a report that Tirhakah, theCushitea[a] king of Egypt , was marching out to fight against him. So he again sent messengers to Hezekiah with this word: -
The Nile River
The White Nile coming from lake VICTORIA,UGANDA, joins the Blue Nile
which is coming from lake TANA, Ethiopia at Khartoum confluence.
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Modern History of Sudan at the Crossroads
Invasion and Canonicalization
Liberation and Quest for freedom
Internal and External disharmony
Source
http://www.ciwa-online.com/pdfs_other/United%20Nations%20Day%202005.ppt
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1820 Sudan lost Independence
Ottoman Empire (Turkey) -
1821/22 - 1881/85
EGYPTIAN SUDAN
THE EVE OF
COLONIALISM
1874-1882
NORTHERN SUDAN
EGYPTIAN
1832-1840
Source
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Sudanese Mahdiyya State
MAHDIYYA
1882 - 1898
Source
http://www.ciwa-online.com/pdfs_other/United%20Nations%20Day%202005.ppt
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Sudan, 1899 1918
Source
http://www.ciwa-online.com/pdfs_other/United%20Nations%20Day%202005.ppt
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Modern Sudan
Source
http://www.ciwa-online.com/pdfs_other/United%20Nations%20Day%202005.ppt
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Anglo-Egyptian Condominium Rule
(Sept. 2, 1898 Jan. 1, 1956)Governors
flag
Joint UK
flag
Jan 19, 1899 to
Jan 1, 1956
Joint Egypt flag
Source
http://www.ciwa-online.com/pdfs_other/United%20Nations%20Day%202005.ppt
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What Happened during this period?
1956-1970
Nile-Desert-Forest
Country Deceleration Excluded some people!1970-present
called the pan-Arab colors1956 Sudan peaceful independence from British-Egypto
2.5 million people have perished due to war and natural disasters
70% of the population has been displaced during the war
Women together with children account for over 80% of those displaced
Influx of refugees to other countries
Disintegration of the family unit (SRRA, 1996, p.23)
Different forms of violence against women intensively increased
Negative economic and social impact
Education and health services were early casualties of conflict
Destruction of infrastructure
Military coup ! 3 times~ 43 years/54 years!
Effects of the War on the civil society in the S. Sudan-
People of Sudan
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Manute Bol ,
Basket ball player
Washington BulletsPopular Figures
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Popular Figures
Loul Deng
Basket ball player
Chicago Bulls
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Popular Figures
TED talk: Emmanuel Jal: The music of a war child
Emmanual Jal
Musician
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Popular Figures
Alek Wek
Model*
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Popular Figures
Abubaker Kaki Khamis
Two-timeWorld Indoor Championover the 800 m distance
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Popular Figures
Ismail Ahmed Ismail
Athletic
Beijing 2008 Bronze Medal*
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Popular Figures
Dr. Rashid Diab
Artist
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Dr. Francis M. Deng
UN secretary General Special Adviser for the Prevention of GenocidePopular Figures
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Popular Figures
Alexander Siddig
Hollywood Actor*
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Popular Figures
And Many More..
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1953
2011
1953
2011
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Sudan has:
Great History
Young Population
Natural Resources
Fertile Lands
Nile River
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But
There are major problems
Internal & ExternalHealth, Wealth, Economics, etc
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Leadership training course @ Korea Sae-Ma-Uel Undong
Diligence, Self help, cooperation.
A bottom-up approach
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Resolving problems through Education
Investment in EducationInfrastructureAgriculture-related Technologies -
How and where to start ?
One Laptop per Child
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Blue e-Book
Yellow Pivoting Laptop
Green Hand-cranked Laptop
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Medhanit Maru an Ethiopian second grade student explains
"I like the way I can hold so many different books in a small space and how it is more fun than a normal book because you can put so many things in it and it does not get full."
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XO Advantages
OLPC has a number of good characteristics that makes it attractive for the case of Sudan, such as:XO laptops designed to survive in a very harsh conditions :rain, dust, bright sunlight and the lack in electricity supply. Low cost laptops suitable for countries with underdeveloped economy. Sugar (the XO interface) has very interactive and enjoyable activities that help children to explore and learn, for OLPC everyone has the potential for being both a learner and a teacher.. The collaboration between children and other community members will make learning process more engaging and stimulate critical thinking skills.It motivates children for learning and they get attached to it quickly.The XO laptops have the ability to run its activities with almost any language.Low cost internet connectivityNo more need for Text books -
Venus Gorashi, Computers in education in Sudan: a tool for empowering children and youth:A policy brief ,Course report. International institute for social studies,2010
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Creation of Facebook page
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Creation of Network of different institutions (Gov, Uni. NGO,etc)
to bring OLPC to Sudan13-2-2011 Presentation about One Laptop Per Child, Office of Minister of Education, Dr. Farah Mustafa Abdullah
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Contacting OLPC organization
Jay Lee (OLPC ASIA) through Yu jin Lee (TEDx Seoul team) OLPC Africa through Jay Lee Speaker invitation to TEDx Khartoum in April 30th -
Creation of website
One Laptop Per Child to Sudan
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Looking for Fund to bring OLPC to Sudan
Tried few ways in the private sectorDidnt work with what you see is what you get/ Hit and Run Models!
Partner NGOAmbiguous stance!Tried the Governmental sectorToo much promises, no one said NO! Fund raising?Perhaps. -
Shipping Books to Sudan
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If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go Far, Go together!
African Proverb -
Prepared by: Anwar Dafa-Alla
E-mail: [email protected]
Twitter: @Anwarking
Facebook: /Anwarking
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