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For over 19 years, South Korean missionaries pastor, Young Joon Kim, and his wife, Lee Kim, have been dedicating their time to teaching learners at John Masiza Primary School in Walmer Township about computer literacy, in the hope that it will lead them to a better future.
Determined to make a difference in the lives of young children in Walmer Township, the couple, who stay in Charlo and are members of the Immerse Family Church based in Lorraine, have volunteered each day for the last 19 years to teaching various Microsoft programmes such as Powerpoint, Word, Excel, and Photoshop to Grades 6 and 7 learners at John Masiza Primary.
Kim said that when they first visited the school there were no computers available for the learners to use, and their initial plan was to equip all schools in Walmer Township with the necessary equipment and offer computer literacy training.
He said that they began the project at John Masiza Primary and have continued to work at the school for many years, offering both computer literacy training and Bible study training.
“We offer the computer literacy training so that the learners at the school can have a better vision for their future and hope for tomorrow.
Kim said,
He said that through the various programmes, he and his wife have trained at least 8 000 learners over the last 19 years, where they have seen learners developing into confident computer users.
“The learners have a huge desire to learn and improve their computer skills. As they continue to learn through our training programme, we can see how proud they are and cannot wait until our next class,” said Kim.
“Since the learners can use the computer literacy certificate when they apply for work after high school, my hope is that they will get good jobs and live a better life in the future.”
In addition to the computer literacy training, Kim said that to provide the learners with more support, through their Bible study course they offer scholarship programmes and pastoral care.
Despite their various efforts, Kim said that at least seven computers and audio equipment were stolen, as the school has experienced multiple burglaries over the last few years.
Furthermore, since the computers that are available at the school are old, he said that they often find it difficult to run the computer literacy training programme effectively.
Kim said that they are therefore in need of upgraded equipment, and are hoping individuals and local businesses would consider supporting their training programme by donating new or used equipment.
For more information or to donate to the computer literacy training programme, email ympeterpan@gmail.com or contact Pastor Young Joon Kim on 072 443 9034.
