SCATS Computer Donation Programme in Sri Lanka
SCATS Australia and SCATS Sri Lanka organizing a 'Computer Donation Programme' to distribute used and new computers to needy remote schools in Sri Lanka. This programme may be combined with LACNET programme later(currently under negotiation). SCATS Sri Lanka will distribute computers to selected schools on need basis and plan to establish few computer training centres in remote areas.
Those who wish to donate used computers(286 and above in working order please ) or new useful hardware please email wperera@netspace.net.au or contact Dr Cyril Kariawasam(03- 95473594) or Gamini Perera on 03- 9364 3082.
So far we have sent two shipments one in last December(97) and the most recent one on Septmeber 98.
The stage two of the Book Donation program has been completed during 1997. Books were donated to University of Moratuwa, University of Kelaniya and Peradeniya University.
After a successful round of Information Technology classes, this year programme was initiated in August 1998. This includes inernet seminars, special training on Windows based applications and programming languages etc.
As an integral part of our Technology Transfer program to introduce
new technologies from Australia to Sri Lanka with the help of professional
expertise of Sri Lankans in Australia, SCATS has established Technical
and Professional Expertise database. We believe that the establishment
of such a database is long overdue. The database will serve many purposes,
including better communication at professional level, exchange of information,
support fellow Sri Lankans coming to Australia for education or training
purposes, and assist new Sri Lankan migrants to Australia in their efforts
to find employment.
SCATS would like to invite Sri Lankans(Australia and other countries) to
submit entries for the database by completing an entry form which can be
emailed(or posted ) on request.
SCATS plan to make the database available to interested parties in Australia
and Sri Lanka. (Measures have been taken to protect privacy of information.Only
indiviually approved level of information will be provided to third parties.)
Further information and application forms can be obtained from
Priyantha Mendis(03-97950939) or email - Priyan_Mendis@muwayf.unimelb.edu.au
Tillak Gunatilake(03-97901576) or email P.Gunatillake@chem.csiro.au
Wasantha Perera(03 -93371043) or email wperera@netspace.net.au