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Information & Communications Technology CenterMattru Jong, Sierra Leone

Twenty-First Century African Youth Movement

Abu-Hassan “Askia” KoromaCEO & Founder

 August, 2016

Urgent Need to Connect Mattru Jong to the Digital Economy

• Along with many small towns in Sierra Leone, Mattru Jong is facing a vexing problem of unemployment and illiteracy.

• Studies have proven that broadband exhibit dramatic economic and social results in developing countries

AYM’s Vision

Establish a Sustainable and Self Funded Information & Communications Technology Center that Connects Mattru Jong to Global e-Commerce Economy

1. Provision of better training & education to the community.2. Improvements in financial inclusion & access to new markets.3. Provision of real-time market prices & meteorological reports for 

farmers and fishermen, reducing occupational vulnerability and improving resilience.

4. Improvements in local healthcare & reduction in pathogenic incidence.

5. More effective communications. 

Sustainable Long Term Business Model

 VSAT is the Only Viable Broadband Solution in the Near Term

The ICT Center In Mattru Jong

Adopt a Phased Approach Building on the Success of the Community Center 

Established in 2013

Building on a Strong Community Relationships and Foundation

ICT Center Services Built Around Three Pillars

Economically Viable if All Users Share the Costs to Operate the ICT Center Forecasted at $55K per Year

Investments Required for ICT Center to Become Self Sufficient

~ $175K Required Over 3 Years to Fund Upfront Investments and Operating Expenses

• VSAT Equipment & Installation• Onsite ICT Staff of 4 FTE• 25 PCs, Printer and Projector• Upgrade Existing Generator• AYM Staff for Oversight and Aligning Stakeholders

• UN Volunteers & NGO Partners for Training Content Leveraging Massive Open Online Courses

Call to Action

Please Help Establish a Sustainable ICT Center in Mattru Jong Providing a Wonderful Opportunity to Improve the Lives of  ~ 10K People