The
Demonstration service
in the UK has South African information in English and Zulu. It
can be reached on telephone number +44 (0)1372 - 809 444. Use
the telephone keys to navigate the menu.
May 2003. WorldTalk organises support raising event,
hosted at Shell Centre
in London, UK, opened by DTI minister Stephen Timms.
Our
Mission
To
enable people in poor communities to improve their living conditions
and develop themselves and their communities through better access
to information and communication.
Our Strategy to achieve our Mission
To build an international network of people, resources and knowledge
to set-up and grow sustainable enterprises in developing countries
("CountryTalk") that provide communication and information
services to empower people in poor communities
To deliver audio based information and messaging services in local
languages and over existing telephone networks and then expand to
other services to support economic growth in the communities where
we operate
To develop technology and expertise using local resources so far
as possible and establish local ownership and management of the enterprises
To operate as a philanthropic organisation - to generate revenues
that cover operating costs and allow for expansion
Our Supporters and Partners
We sincerely express
our thanks to the following organisations, which have supported our
activities so far.
We also want to
thank our advisors and friends for their pro-bono services, donations,
hands-on help and encouragement.
- Michael Yates
- Robert Berkeley
- Robin Keyte
- Barbara Terhal and David Divincenzo
- Andy Wilkins
- Ivan Izikowitz
The Team
WorldTalk is driven
forward by a team of volunteers who combine expertise in telecommunications,
operations and finance. The team is supported by a wider a group of
individuals in various countries, from different companies and organisations.
Click on the photographs to view
profile
Nathalie
Muller
Shirley Sutherland
Professor
Sam Zondi
Ioanna Papanikolaou
Richard Tarboton
Garance Wattez
Tom Millar
Hariom Newport
OPPORTUNITIES
Want to actually
do something about the digital divide?Want
to make a real difference? As a start-up NGO WorldTalk is looking
for enthusiastic, entrepreneurial individuals who can help us with
the enormous amount of work that needs to be done. If you would
like to help make changes that can improve the lives of many millions
of people, please don't hesitate to get
in touch.
We are currently
looking for
Content Manager, pilot project South Africa
Project Manager, pilot project India
Fundraiser, UK
Technology support
Marketing support.
Want to know more?
Please click
here for a small 4-page brochure (PDF) on WorldTalk.
Click here for a list of conferences and events we participated in and
/ or organised.
WorldTalk Ltd (c) 2004 WorldTalk.org. The content on these pages can
be freely copied and used as is, as long as you give us credit.
We will also let you add to it and/or publish it if you ask.
Nathalie
Muller 
