Entering the dream world of computers

Dropping out from school is a major problem among underprivileged children. A computer school designed to support these children named Computers Are Free for Everyone in short CAFFE, began three years ago in the hope to provide alternate source of living. some students of CAFFE later returned to regular schools, as they found hope and began to dream of a better life. The story of inspiration, motivation and hope from technology studies is shared here.

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