BULGARIA

The Lauder-ORT Science and Technology Centre at the Dimcho Debeljanov Jewish School in Sofia comprises two ICT laboratories, a media laboratory and a science laboratory. The project has enabled the school, which is a part of The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation educational network, to attain the status of a high school and fill the gap in the city’s Jewish educational system. ORT technological input benefits the school’s 700 students in grades 1 to 10. During 2005, ORT Bulgaria signed an agreement for collaboration with The Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association. This allows the students to receive free IT training leading to qualifications that are recognised across Europe.

Enjoying the day. Sofia, Bulgaria.

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CZECH REPUBLIC

World ORT’s launch of the Lauder-ORT Science and Technology Centre at the Lauder Gur Aryeh Jewish Community Day School means that the school’s 175 pupils can now pursue computer science studies, enabling them to acquire skills that will provide a foundation for their careers and further education. The centre was jointly funded by World ORT and The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation, and with a valuable contribution by American donor Raymond Tye. The next stage of this four-year project will see the implementation of ICT applications for both general and Jewish subjects. World ORT continues its cooperation with the Jewish Museum in Prague. Additional equipment has been installed at the ORT computer lab at the Educational and Cultural Centre, located in the Museum.

HUNGARY

ORT operates a Computer Centre at the Bálint Jewish Community Centre in Budapest, in full cooperation with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). The centre offers a range of ICT activities, community development programmes and Jewish education programmes. Some 200 people use the centre’s recently upgraded equipment for training and studying while a further 2,000 local people participate in other activities there. Enjoying the day.