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Jamsetji Tata National Virtual Academy (NVA) for Rural Prosperity International Fellows

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These are local champions from different countries, who, regardless of their educational status and personal circumstances, have dared to do something different to empower themselves, their organizations, and the communities around them.

Members: 24
Latest Activity: Apr 17

“The most effective pathway by which technological and information empowerment can reach the unreached, is the one that Mahatma Gandhi described over 80 years ago as "attention to the poorest person." (Professor-Scientist M. S. Swaminathan)

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What are NVA Fellows? 5 Replies

The Academicians are generally grassroot workers who have mastered ICT, at varying levels, for addressing their day-to-day needs and those of their respective institutions and communities/villages. …Continue

Started by Jimmy L. Calata. Last reply by Jimmy L. Calata Mar 31.

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Comment by Jimmy L. Calata on March 8, 2010 at 5:06pm: The Academy has over a thousand Indian fellows who serve as torch-bearers of the Rural Knowledge Revolution in India.

Comment by Jimmy L. Calata on March 8, 2010 at 5:11pm: During 2007, twenty five (25) fellows from other countries have also been inducted. The primary aim here is to foster mutual learning among grassroot ICT leaders in the region.

The first foreign fellows of the NVA come from Afghanistan (3), Nepal (5), Philippines (5), Sri Lanka (10), Kenya (1) and Nigeria (1).

Comment by arnab gogoi on March 23, 2010 at 7:03pm: it is the great plateform for our rural people to encourage their works.

Comment by Md. Shahdat Hossain on July 31, 2010 at 6:36am: I m shahdat hossain from comilla, bangladesh. Working as CEO of kachua foundation. I m happy to know about this group & great activities for rural peoples. I want to joint & work in here. Hopefully all the member of this group will think me as their friend. Pls to share with me ur activities.

Comment by Richard Potvin on July 31, 2010 at 8:18am: National Virtual Academy
Dear Jimmy L. Calata
Are you presently using voip-web (audio-video) conferencing to connect with your foreign fellows (Afghanistan, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Nigeria) and if so to what extent?

Comment by Jimmy L. Calata on July 31, 2010 at 9:42am: At this point, our communication is limited to emails, mobile phones and social networking sites (e.g., FB, PhilCeCNet, APTN and telecentre.org). We are trying though to organize the group, and looking for some sponsors to get us together to work, perhaps with some partners, on some ICT4D programs, projects and activities.

Comment by Jimmy L. Calata on July 31, 2010 at 9:51am: @ Md. Shahdat Hossain: You might be interested to see the uploaded PDFs at: http://www.telecentre.org/group/jamsetjitatanationalvirtualacademyn...

You'll find in those e-documents the profile, coordinates and some good practices of the NVA fellows.

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