The work back in and for the village is progressing.
With another coffee pick-up scheduled within the next couple of weeks and the registration process huffing and puffing but slowly getting there, we now have a working email address and a website that is currently under construction.
A few weeks back I registered the domain name: keto-tapasi.org, parked it so to speak and during the last week I have begun the task of realising the vision of making the Keto-Tapasi Progress Association the first one in PNG with an Internet presence. An interesting situation as there is no one in the village that has ever used seen the internet - let alone used it, some have heard about it but no one really has a clue what it might have to do with life back in the village and their futures.
True…. Why create a web presence for folks that are only a blink of the eye out of what some might refer to as a primitive life style?
I can think of a few benefits and these are as follows:
- Someone has to be the first - so why not us?
- A great way to market the Association to potential funding sources.
- The perfect medium to attract eco-tourism.
Having said all of that, here’s the gist:
Email address: toksave@keto-tapasi.org
Website: www.keto-tapasi.org
Good one Rob!!! Get a wireless access point going as well and get some of the One Laptop Per Child laptops.
A wireless access point in the village is impractical at this stage due to the high ongoing costs of running VSAT. The other thing to consider is the fact they they do not have power yet. Having said the above - definitely a worthwhile vision and something that we need to work towards.
Regarding the One Laptop per Child - I have heard mixed reports within PNG and if you have any information that might be of benefit please let us know.
R