Yves Khalil Citizenship Program Manager Microsoft Lebanon

Microsoft – Citizenship Mission Microsoft's corporate missions is “To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential”. Our mission in citizenship is to “To enable teachers, students, educational institutions and communities throughout the world to realize their full potential” or to make it lighter “Developing Human Potential” Microsoft's corporate missions is “To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential”. Our mission in citizenship is to “To enable teachers, students, educational institutions and communities throughout the world to realize their full potential” or to make it lighter “Developing Human Potential”

Current Political & Economic Climate Diversified region in terms of political stability, economies and income per capita. It ranges from new emerging countries in the rebuilding phase like Iraq to more developed countries like Jordan Population is mostly under the age of 25 The Political and Security Instability continues to weigh heavily on the economies in Lebanon, with more acceptance of our citizenship programs Our Citizenship Focus in FY08 is around Education, youth skills and job creation Diversified region in terms of political stability, economies and income per capita. It ranges from new emerging countries in the rebuilding phase like Iraq to more developed countries like Jordan Population is mostly under the age of 25 The Political and Security Instability continues to weigh heavily on the economies in Lebanon, with more acceptance of our citizenship programs Our Citizenship Focus in FY08 is around Education, youth skills and job creation

Citizenship Programs Unlimited Potential Partners in Potential Community Affairs Public Sector Education Public Sector Education Partners in Learning

Unlimited Potential Youth empowerment through ICT to encourage employability Employability and empowerment of youth through ICT & SME Partnership with key NGOs and Government for sustainability and growth Democratization of Access through; MAR UP and DL Curricula Software donations PR and Communications Case studies Youth empowerment through ICT to encourage employability Employability and empowerment of youth through ICT & SME Partnership with key NGOs and Government for sustainability and growth Democratization of Access through; MAR UP and DL Curricula Software donations PR and Communications Case studies

Unlimited Potential Highlights “Safadi Foundation” Community Project: * Software Donation for 13 Community Technology Learning Centers * citizens in North of Lebanon with full access to Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum available in English, Arabic and French * Windows Live ID for each community member Establishment of a Microsoft Community Center in a “Prison in Tripoli “ * Software and UP Curriculum Donation for 500 Prisoners “PICTA” Project: *has 9 centers to date across Lebanon and delivers free PC Literacy courses and training to underprivileged communities. The first 8 academies delivered ICT training to 400 students during the initial six-month phase. CRTDA Project: Knowledge Networks through ICT access points in Lebanon * Knowledge IT Training using Microsoft Unlimited Potential Curriculum * Website Design Training “Safadi Foundation” Community Project: * Software Donation for 13 Community Technology Learning Centers * citizens in North of Lebanon with full access to Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum available in English, Arabic and French * Windows Live ID for each community member Establishment of a Microsoft Community Center in a “Prison in Tripoli “ * Software and UP Curriculum Donation for 500 Prisoners “PICTA” Project: *has 9 centers to date across Lebanon and delivers free PC Literacy courses and training to underprivileged communities. The first 8 academies delivered ICT training to 400 students during the initial six-month phase. CRTDA Project: Knowledge Networks through ICT access points in Lebanon * Knowledge IT Training using Microsoft Unlimited Potential Curriculum * Website Design Training

Partners in Learning - Objectives Partners in Learning supports our long-term vision for improving the quality of education, giving teachers and students the technology and training tools to achieve their fullest potential. Provides a sustained investment to address local education priorities Makes software accessible to schools with limited budgets for technology acquisition Broadens and modernizes the use of technology and training in schools Creates connections and dialogue among teachers, educational leaders, and policy-makers Prepares students and teachers for today’s competitive high-tech economy

Partners in Learning Highlights Outstanding PPP with Governments around East Med; MoE in Lebanon, Eduware Education Support Centers in Lebanon Innovative Teachers Network Portal Training for 250 ICT Teachers on how to use ICT in Education/Create Project Based Learning Launch of the Microsoft Internship Program for Lebanese University Students (30 Students) Establish the first Microsoft IT Academy at the “Lebanese University” Deliver Content Authoring Course for 5 Public Schools as a Pilot – Projected Reach: 25 Public schools by end of FY08 Outstanding PPP with Governments around East Med; MoE in Lebanon, Eduware Education Support Centers in Lebanon Innovative Teachers Network Portal Training for 250 ICT Teachers on how to use ICT in Education/Create Project Based Learning Launch of the Microsoft Internship Program for Lebanese University Students (30 Students) Establish the first Microsoft IT Academy at the “Lebanese University” Deliver Content Authoring Course for 5 Public Schools as a Pilot – Projected Reach: 25 Public schools by end of FY08

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THANK YOU Yves Khalil