What happens after the training? Are the skills gained even relevant?
These are some questions that we grapple with. The answers are not simple or readily evident. Though, in exploring these questions some interesting possibilities come into view.
A nursing school, not far from SDV, had a computer that was gathering dust, and they asked us if we could help fix it.
A couple of volunteers at SDV, Aloysius and Rogers, readily took on the task. With guidance from Oliver, a volunteer who was visiting SDV for some days, they diagnosed the problem, found spare parts to replace the faulty ones, and returned a working machine.
It might be a small step, but it was a big moment for us. It was the first time that the knowledge sharing that SDV facilitates, was put into practical use outside of SDV.
"It was a great challenge."
"I'm supposed to solve it, but, how am I supposed to solve it."
"I learnt a lot."
- Aloysius
"I enjoyed it so much."
"I wish there were three more computers that were broken down."
- Rogers
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