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Computers and The
Internet
Apples
for Africa Campaign
 "Give
a man a fish and you feed his family for a day.
Teach him to fish and you will feed them for a
lifetime."
AFRICA TRAVEL MAGAZINE and its media
partner AIR HIGHWAYS MAGAZINE are drumming up
worldwide support our "Apples for Africa" program.
This initiative will provide Apple Macintosh
computers, software, books, supplies and training
in the areas we know best - desktop publishing, the
internet and audio visual
presentation ( We've won
International Awards for Creative Excellence in
several categories). This new, all inclusive
program will involve supply and instruction in
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign Filemaker and others. We
are excited about the response we've been
receiving, the most recent from sources in
Uganda.
A key phase of the training will focus on the
Internet, Web pages and Digital Communications.
Following visits to many areas of the continent,
Editor and Webmaster Jerry W. Bird launched the
program with the following comments: "Africa's
greatest untapped resource is its vast numbers of
highly creative educated and dedicated people I've
met. These potential dynamos need to reach and
partner with North Americans in order to exchange
ideas, build relationships and share in rewards of
the digital age. The Internet is the ideal tool to
bridge this gap and the computer is the
gateway."
 Mr.
Bird gave a personal perspective. "As a former
advertising agency owner and Network president in
Canada, my career has covered every facet of the
media world. The biggest change occurred in the
late 80s when I first laid my hands on a Macintosh
Computer. My career shifted into overdrive. Within
10 days, I was producing a regular tabloid
newspaper totally in house, created on the Mac,
with no hassle, delay or outside involvement.
Within a few weeks I was into projects on behalf of
Holiday Inns, Best Western, Avis and others -
leading to a key position with a national travel
trade publication.
Later I dove enthusiastically into creating my
first novel thanks to these newly acquired skills.
That's the magic of the Mac ... I have been
completely self-taught. How I would have welcomed a
mentor, such as we now offer our African friends. I
will never cease to be amazed at the ease and speed
and ease by which one can learn new programs and
techniques on the Mac. Now, thanks to 'Apples for
Africa' we can give a helping hand to thousands, by
providing the tools and passing on the skills. In
my world, one can't ask for a greater reward."
To get involved, please e-mail africa@dowco.com
or faxc 1-604
681 6595 today!
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