The 'Take Aways' (lessons) we've learned so far.

Proof of Concept that offering Remote Cause Related Services works
Although we had lots of problems in delivery we have learnt from the history of our projects
New sustainable model/centre delivery methods now being built based on lessons learnt over last 4 years.

Key Team Bios

Simon Healy (Board) is a specialist in web development, online marketing and remote services, having worked with leading Australian and international corporations, aid organisations and educational institutions in the field since 1993. Simon is currently Managing Partner of Edmedia which is a leading provider of marketing services to over 250 Universities and Colleges internationally. Simon is the founder of SolvePoverty.com, GLOW (our 3 year pilot telecentre in PI) and OrphanIT

Boysie Sabino (Board) - Boysie has been actively involved with SolvePoverty.com, GLOW (our pilot telecentre in PI) and OrphanIT since their inception, and heads our growing team of specialist mentors/trainers in the Philippines. A development practitioner for over 12 years now, Boysie’s involvement in NGO work ranged from being a researcher, trainer for local and international training programmes, project manager, youth facilitator and development communicator. Boysie also currently heads the programmes and resource development department at ASKI, a top Microfinance organization based in Central Luzon, Philippines

Mr. Jochen Tewes - Jochen, a German Engineer, is heading the Indian Organization Inter-Mission Industrial Development Association, which has been involved in SolvePoverty.com, GLOW and OrphanIT since it was started. He is a postgraduate engineer from the University of Dortmund, Germany. He lives in Chennai, the South Indian Capital of Tamil Nadu, with his wife Johshy, an Indian National. Both have recruited thousands of girls and boys from the slums of Chennai and from orphanages and trained them in various computer skills. South India, being the part of the country with the highest IT involvement, is the place that has the capacity to give opportunity and hope to countless young people to prosper. Many IIDA students have been involved in outsourcing work done for www.Hyperstudy.com and have benefitted from the income gained.

Miss Feri Lumampao (Board) – Ms. Feri is currently Executive Director of the APPROTECH Asia, a network of NGOs in Asia region. She has published numerous studies and research on various topics such as sustainable development, energy, women issues, ICT development, health, among others. An excellent trainer, Ms. Feri has handled training programmes sponsored by both local and international funding institutions. Ms. Feri, a member of OrphanIT’s Board, lends her years of experience as NGO manager and professional support to OrphanIT.

Miller Lagunzad (Board) - Miller was our original teacher/trainer/mentor at GLOW and was instrumental in the implementation and ongoing success of the OrphanIT and SolvePoverty.com programs. Miller is a specialist telecommunications expert and continues to work closely on the advisory committee for our new programs in Manila, Philippines.

Dale Pillars - Dale is a multi-channel solutions consultant working for OrphanIT, dedicated to solving today's most challenging business problems. He began his career in 1993 in advertising and design, then by the mid-nineties was running a VA-ISP offering internet services. Since then he has worked in a range of IT businesses, culminating in the wireless space around 2000. At that time he was a developer of one of the first wireless marketing systems to be launched into the telcos. His industry experience includes interactive marketing, creative media design and application development for financial services, supply chain management, consumer marketing services, e-commerce, Internet services, travel services, education services and telecommunications. He enjoys film production and designing/developing multimedia in his spare time.

Peter Young - Peter is a social entrepreneur with more than 35 years of hands on local and international Project/General Management experience in a broad range of industry disciplines. He specializes in skills based mentor/training processes for young people, and his sole focus in recent years has been the creation of a number of successful programs that specifically mentor and empower the young leaders of our world to create effective and sustainable social enterprises. Peter has been actively involved with OrphanIT and SolvePoverty.com since their inception, and heads our growing team of specialist mentors/trainers, all of whom are totally committed to the innovative use of ICT for youth development (ICT4D).

Peter Thomas - Peter specialises in internet-based marketing and search engine optimisation. After entering the IT business several years ago with the purchase of a New Zealand based ISP, Peter developed an interest in technology-influenced behaviour - particularly as it relates to e-commerce. Fueled by this interest and a desire to reach a wider market, Peter co-founded The Internet Business Development Group (IBDG). Peter now provides marketing services to clients spanning the globe. With less than 5% of all websites having any optimisation or structured marketing at all, there is huge demand on the services of Peter and his team. A particular area of interest is his work with EdMedia, the world's fastest growing student enquiry service, where Peter provides search engine optimisation services. Peter is delighted to be involved in OrphanIT and as a new member
of the team, he is keen to put his experience to use for a great cause.

Owen Matheson - Owen has worked in business development, youth development and as an accelerated learning trainer with students of many backgrounds for the past 10 years. Owen has been involved with Edmedia in both NSW and QLD. A presenter in radio and television and an MC for key youth, church, government and corporate events. He is currently being mentored as a property developer. Owen is a member of the founding team of SolvePoverty.com and OrphanIT

Jon Rodrigues - Jon is recently graduated from Santa Clara after pursuing studies in Marketing. Inspired by a passion from travel, Jon has lived and worked for short periods of time in Uzbekistan and Bangladesh, while traveling in Africa and Europe. These experiences have molded a desire to change the world which has transferred to his interests academic and otherwise. Jon is excited to work on the OrphanIT mentorship program while be mentored by some of the best. He hopes to be a valued addition to the team

Cris Gillegao - Chris is 22 years of age and in training to become our new intern and junior web master. Born and raised in Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines he graduated from high school and was picked as one of the 23 scholars of GLOW 1st Batch of students. Chris completed our Web Page Designing Course at GLOW and also won the “Most Helpful Student of The Year Award”. When Glow Batch 2 started in 2002 Chris became a volunteer assistant of Miller Lagunzad (original GLOW teacher/trainer/mentor).

Chris said recently "Working with OrphanIT has enabled me to share what I’ve learnt with other students whilst earning money so that my family will overcome poverty. I continue to accumulate new learnings in Computers and ICT so that I can share and teach to my friends and relatives so that they can also have the opportunity to earn money and overcome poverty as well. Before, I was not interested in computers because my dreams were to be a pilot or a seaman because I’d like to travel around the world. But when I started studying at GLOW and have familiarized myself with computers, it was like a whole new world was opened up before me. I studied, watched, listened, asked questions and practiced the information I’ve collected to expand my computer capabilities.