At Chevron, we believe that education is an important factor in the economic growth and well-being of the communities in which we work.
That's why we partner with the Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership (DCGEP), which is advancing the quality of education in developing countries through technology, video programming and innovative teacher training. Schools with DCGEP Learning Centers report an increase in student learning, improved teacher effectiveness and an increase in overall community access to information.
Through our partnership, Chevron has contributed more than $6.5 million to establish 75 learning centers in Angola, Brazil, Nigeria, South Africa and Venezuela since 2002. These centers serve more than 139,000 students, 2,500 teachers and 419,000 community members.
The program gives under-resourced schools television sets, DVD players and libraries of educational videos. These tools, together with extensive teacher training, are making a proven, positive impact on student learning and teacher effectiveness.
In rural villages and urban centers, video technology is an important teaching tool. The interactive experience, together with the lesson plans, makes for a powerful learning experience.
The learning centers also become hubs for adults in the community, providing information on topics ranging from HIV/AIDS to vocational training.
Updated: April 2013