Established to catalyze a change in the lives of women, in particular women with children, through technology education, eLIT envisages that wide-ranging benefits could be realized by exposing the entire family to the wealth of information made accessible through computers and the Internet. The program will work to enhance the economic opportunities for the residents of the communities and help alleviate the digital divide across economic as well as gender boundaries. Classes began on May 14, 2001. Specialized Computer Centers for Women at Morriswala School in Karachi, Pakistan. Economically disadvantaged women in Pakistan are under a double-edged sword.
Cultural barriers add to the disparity between different economic class.
These initiatives will have long-term effects in changing the attitude to women in society. Thus donations to eLIT are tax-exempt.