Empowering children through digital literacy
ABOUT US
The mission of DIGITAL LITERACY FOUNDATION is to empower children through digital literacy.
The foundation was established by enthusiastic professionals of business, IT, and education sectors. DLFC is organized for children to impact their classrooms, communities, cultures, and social dynamics by learning safe, unique, innovative, and modern-day programming, software, and digital technology purposes.
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The unique strength of our foundation that besides providing world-class programming courses for children in need, we support their development with our special mentoring program. The mentoring program of Digital Literacy Foundation is designed to keep the involved children in the path of learning and self-management, and to keep them engaged in the program. We aim to bring sustainable change in their lives, help young people with their potential and abilities and achieving their goals.
We provide our activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under said Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, the Organization will provide children's education by initiating, expanding, and master their digital knowledge and abilities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
OUR APPROACH
We provide the ability of conscious future building
Nowadays digital knowledge has become a fundamental skill for success in life. Throughout our program we provide everything needed to acquire digital literacy skills. Other skill development includes:
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The ability to create vision and planning the paths to reach them
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Problem solving and tolerance of failure
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Self-confidence and motivation
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Perseverance and concentration
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Precision
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Creativity
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Self-assurance and presentation skills
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Communication and teamwork
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Coding and digital skills – powered by world class curriculum
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Online classes 1 or 2 per week (60 minutes per session) + personal mentoring meetings 1 per month (120 minutes per session)
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Certification
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6 months long mentoring and coaching process
MENTORING PROCESS
The mentoring program of Digital Literacy Foundation is designed to keep children on the path of learning and self-management. Our mentors serve as a resource, leveraging their experience, to put digital knowledge in perspective supporting the student’s goals – thereby keeping the student engaged. We aim to bring sustainable change in their lives, helping young people leverage their potential and abilities to achieve their goals.