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Fusion  as a model  for  grass root ICT entrepreneurs isura Manager -  Fusion December 2010 meet up - 22 Dec at RCU
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[object Object],Refresh Colombo   my engagement Nov-Dec 2010
[object Object],Fusion Education   2006 - 2010
[object Object],Udubeddawa   2008 - 2010
[object Object],Refresh Colombo   my engagement Nov-Dec 2010 Nov 20 Nov 25 Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 22 Connecting and Refreshing…
[object Object],Fusion Education   2006 - 2010
fusion Fusion is a leading ‘Information Communication and mobile Technology for Development’ ( ICT4D )  social enterprise  in Sri Lanka.  It is a specialized program of Sarvodaya – the 52-year-old national charity, with a mission seeking  ‘ e-Empowerment of communities’
#2 2006 - 2010 PRODUCT PROJECT
Fusion Education  meaning reduce cost of ICT education  Improve quality of Basic ICT Education  to rural students  Engage in standardization of telecentre education demanded by employers make learning a fun activity ! e Empowerment of Communities
[object Object],Fusion Education   2006 - 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 July 2010 March 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2010 July 2010 Nov 2011  Jan 15 2 180 453 107 300 99 110 200 12 60+
v ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],product   instead of  project  thinking
Stakeholders Resource pool from  University of Moratuwa Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.  (TVEC) Information and Communication Technology Agency  (ICTA) Gami Diriya Foundation Microsoft HSBC Telecentres  (Govt /NGO/ Private) Students
[object Object],Fusion Education   2006 - 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 July 2010 March 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2010 July 2010 Nov 2011  Jan 15 2 180 453 107 300 99 110 200 12 60+
[object Object],#2 Fusion Education   2006 - 2010
[object Object],Udubeddawa   2008-2010 2008 Oct 2009 July 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2010 July 2010 Nov 28 43 20 17 Best Telecentre Manager 2010 March 24
 
 
 
www.fusion.lk http://www.facebook.com/sarvodaya.fusion Crossed 1000 fans in less than 3 months www.education.fusion.lk
www.flavors.me/isura   facebook.com/isura.silva @isura [email_address]

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Fusion at RefreshColombo

  • 1. Fusion as a model for grass root ICT entrepreneurs isura Manager - Fusion December 2010 meet up - 22 Dec at RCU
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  • 8. fusion Fusion is a leading ‘Information Communication and mobile Technology for Development’ ( ICT4D ) social enterprise in Sri Lanka. It is a specialized program of Sarvodaya – the 52-year-old national charity, with a mission seeking ‘ e-Empowerment of communities’
  • 9. #2 2006 - 2010 PRODUCT PROJECT
  • 10. Fusion Education meaning reduce cost of ICT education Improve quality of Basic ICT Education to rural students Engage in standardization of telecentre education demanded by employers make learning a fun activity ! e Empowerment of Communities
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  • 13. Stakeholders Resource pool from University of Moratuwa Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission. (TVEC) Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) Gami Diriya Foundation Microsoft HSBC Telecentres (Govt /NGO/ Private) Students
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  • 20. www.fusion.lk http://www.facebook.com/sarvodaya.fusion Crossed 1000 fans in less than 3 months www.education.fusion.lk
  • 21. www.flavors.me/isura facebook.com/isura.silva @isura [email_address]