Updated TIME TO GET ONLINE materials now available!

Kabissa is pleased to make available an updated version of its highly
successful TIME TO GET ONLINE self-learning materials for African civil society
organizations.

Kabissa developed the materials to help civil society activists and organizers
to get online, learn the essential "steps to success on the Internet" and to
integrate the Internet into their organizations.

WHAT DO THE MATERIALS COVER?
The materials follow Kabissa's proven methodology for going through the four
steps of connecting to and taking advantage of the benefits of the Internet:
connecting, accessing, interacting and advocating.

The Table of Contents reads as follows:

Introduction: Why Get Online?
Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet
Chapter 2: Accessing Information Resources
Chapter 3: Interacting Online
Chapter 4: Establishing and Maintaining a Web Site
Chapter 5: Next Steps - Integrating the Internet into Your Organization

Appendix 1: Glossary of Internet Terms
Appendix 2: Directory of Resources

The updated version contains new information on protecting your organizations
from spam and scams, more robust instructions on establishing and maintaining a
Web site, and new online resources for African civil society.

HOW CAN I GET THEM FOR MY ORGANIZATION?
There are two different ways you can access the materials:

1) Download the materials now from http://www.ttgo.kabissa.org/get-ttgo.php or
by writing to [email protected] African civil society organizations can download
the materials at no cost.
2) Order a print and CD-ROM version from http://www.ttgo.kabissa.org/get-
ttgo.php or by writing to [email protected]

You can also order a printed version of the materials that is accompanied by a
CD-ROM containing additional learning resources, Web sites and software
referenced in the materials.

DOES IT COST ANYTHING?
Yes and no. The electronic version is a free download. We do charge for the
print version, but just to cover the cost of publication and shipping.

ABOUT KABISSA
Founded in 1999, Kabissa is a nonprofit organization that seeks to use
information and communications technologies to strengthen civil society
organizations working to improve the lives of people in Africa. Our programs
focus on providing Internet services, building the capacity of organizations to
use technology, and promoting interaction within the African civil society
sector. Today, more than 700 organizations from 32 countries take advantage of
Kabissa's services.