Creating a global network of 100 Computer Clubhouses* means much more than simply building 100 facilities. The true achievement comes in constructing an environment of opportunity and learning that positively and profoundly impacts the lives of tens of thousands of underserved youth and their communities around the world through these facilities. Our investment in the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network, in collaboration with Boston's Museum of Science*, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab*, allows us to achieve our vision to move beyond providing access to technology to enabling technology fluency.

With an emphasis on learning, innovation, and creative expression, the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network works to bridge the digital divide by providing more than just an environment where youth can access technology. The Computer Clubhouses inspires youth to develop their personal interests through technology, while learning to be designers and creators of technology. Through the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network we truly are "Opening a World of Possibilities" for underserved youth around the world by providing the tools to help them become more competitive in our global economy.

The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network has reached more than 50,000 underserved youth and continues to impact lives around the world on a daily basis. Below, youth share what the Computer Clubhouse program means to them.

Chatiana is a student in South Central Los Angeles who is being raised by her father and grandmother since her mother died of AIDS. "Living in the city is sometimes frightening, not always a positive environment. This is one of the reasons why the Clubhouse is essential to help us achieve our goals for the future," states Chatiana. Describing her experience, Chatiana says, "The Clubhouse is not just a place where you play on the computer; the Clubhouse offers an educational experience for youth in our community."

Maria, a native of Mexico who first came to the Flagship Computer Clubhouse at the age of 10, explains, "It's hard to be a teen these days and stay focused on doing the right thing. The Clubhouse has changed my life."

The Clubhouse to College program helps prepare youth for college and awards scholarships on an annual basis. Please meet some of our Computer Clubhouse scholarship recipients:

Zekia, a member of the Salvation Army Computer Clubhouse in Oregon, received a computer as our runner-up. Accepted at Portland Community College, Zekia wants to study information technologies.

Fernando, a member of the Suba Compartir Computer Clubhouse in Bogota, Colombia, attends Universidad Distral Francisco Jose de Caldas in Bogota, Colombia. Fernando plans to focus his studies on engineering or computer science while also pursuing his interests in digital animation.

Haidy, who attended the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley-Compadre Branch Computer Clubhouse in Arizona, was already attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Using her scholarship, Haidy is continuing her studies in computer science.

Dennis, a member of the Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation Computer Clubhouse in New Mexico, is now a student at the University of Mexico, where he is studying computer engineering. Dennis also participated in the 2002 Intel Computer Clubhouse Network Teen Summit.

Sagi, a member of the Neve Yosef Community Center Computer Clubhouse, Haifa, Israel, attends The Ort Kiriat Bialik School, Israel, and is working on a degree in engineering. Sagi also attended the 2002 Intel Computer Clubhouse Network Teen Summit.

To continue the support provided by the Clubhouse-to-College program, the Clubhouse-to-Career project helps Computer Clubhouse members plan for the future and realize their potential.