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This wiki has been created to document the [[CYBER KIDS Vision|vision]], [[CYBER KIDS Mission|mission]],  [[CYBER KIDS Philosophy|philosophy]], [[CYBER KIDS Curriculum|curriculum]], [[CYBER KIDS Supporting Software|supporting software]], [[CYBER KIDS Branches|branches]], [[CYBER KIDS People|people]] and in general everything related to the '''CYBER KIDS''' project.
This wiki documents the [[CYBER KIDS Vision|vision]], [[CYBER KIDS Mission|mission]],  [[CYBER KIDS Philosophy|philosophy]], [[CYBER KIDS Curriculum|curriculum]], [[CYBER KIDS Research and Publications|research]], [[CYBER KIDS Recognitions|international recognitions]], [[CYBER KIDS Branches|branches]], [[CYBER KIDS People|people]] and in general everything related to the '''CYBER KIDS''' project.




'''CYBER KIDS''' was a nation-wide experiment launched in 1992 in Cyprus by [[Yiannis Laouris]], [[George Vakanas]] and [[Maria Symeonides]] who all returned from the US to Cyprus with the vision that introducing advanced computer technology in the lives of a critical number of young children using an educationally relevant and socially responsible, peace-enhancing curriculum would allow them to “transcend” the country’s educational and political life and move the new generation a decade ahead. Many young scientists and visionaries soon joined what the inventors called the [[ CYBER KIDS Dream]]. Even though not a shareholder, [[Stelios Stylianou]], who has supported the launching of the project during its first two years is also considered a Founder.
'''CYBER KIDS''' was a nation-wide experiment launched in 1992 in Cyprus by [[Yiannis Laouris]], [[George Vakanas]] and [[Maria Symeonides]] who all returned from the US to Cyprus with the vision that introducing advanced computer technology in the lives of a critical number of young children using an educationally relevant and socially responsible, peace-enhancing curriculum would allow them to “transcend” the country’s educational and political life and move the new generation a decade ahead. Many young scientists and visionaries soon joined what the inventors called the [[ CYBER KIDS Dream]].  
[[Dinos Georgiades]] joined as a full partner in 1993, [[Evros Alexandrou]] and [[Harry Anastasiou]] in 1996, and the [[Cyprus Development Bank]] in 1997. By 1999, the number of children in Cyprus alone, who benefited from their curriculum exceeded 15,000, which is approximately equal to 20% of the country’s youth population (ages 6-15). During the same period, the organization trained and employed 186 young and talented university graduates, thus combating brain drain while simultaneously spreading the [[CYBER KIDS Philosophy]] in many more spheres of social life.  


The [[CYBER KIDS Dream]] was supported by a well-defined strong [[CYBER KIDS Vision]], the [[CYBER KIDS Philosophy]], and simple and well documented [[CYBER KIDS Procedures]] in the context of the first ever franchising launched by Cypriots in Cyprus with the name [[CYBER KIDS Franchising]].
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=====Other pioneers=====
By 1999 CYBER KIDS expanded in 7 countries:
[[Stelios Stylianou]], who has supported the launching of the project during its first two years and [[Joulietta Kalli-Laouri]] who has supported the project financially, scientifically and operationally, are also considered co-Founders. [[Dinos Georgiades]] joined as partner in 1993, [[Evros Alexandrou]] and [[Harry Anastasiou]] in 1996, and the [[Cyprus Development Bank]] in 1997.
* Cyprus (36 Branches)
* Greece (Master Franchise by [[CYBER Interfranchise AE]]; 7 Branches)
* Israel (Master Franchise by [[Danny Lange]] who opened 2 Branches)
* Lebanon (Master Franchise by [[Kyriakos Schizas]] who opened 3 Branches)
* Jordan (1 Branch)
 
 
Towards the end of 1999 and beginning of 2000, CYBER KIDS opened its first Branches in two new continents:
* USA, Portland (1 Branch)
* India (3 Branches opened by the Indian Master Franchisee)
 
Under the leadership of the [[Cyprus Development Bank]], in 2000 CYBER KIDS merged with 11 other companies to form a public, high-tech company known as [[CYBER GROUP]]. Unfortunately, the crash of the stock markets in combination with a number of unconstitutional laws passed repetitively by the Cyprus Parliament allegedly to "protect" the rights of investors, led dozens of entrepreneurial companies to forced bankruptcy.




=====Evolution=====
The [[The Evolution of CYBER KIDS|evolution]] of the experiment was in many respects stormy and with great challenges, but nevertheless quite successful in terms of meeting its key objective. By the end of 1999, CYBER KIDS expanded in seven countries. The number of children in Cyprus alone, who benefited from its [[CYBER KIDS Millennium Curriculum|curriculum]] exceeded 15,000, which is approximately equal to 20% of the country’s youth population (ages 6-15). During the same period, the organization trained and employed 186 young and talented university graduates, thus combating brain drain while simultaneously spreading the [[CYBER KIDS Philosophy]] in many more spheres of social life. The [[CYBER KIDS Extracurricular Activities|extracurricular activities]] engaged a number of citizens that probably exceeds 20,000 and its impact in reforming and upgrading the educational system of Cyprus is recognizable both in terms of the reforms that have taken place which are in line with the [[CYBER KIDS Philosophy]] and the specific people who now pioneer in educational reforms who were originally inspired and/or trained by CYBER KIDS.


The [[CYBER KIDS Dream]] was supported by a well-defined strong [[CYBER KIDS Vision]], the [[CYBER KIDS Philosophy]], and simple and well documented [[CYBER KIDS Procedures]] in the context of the first ever franchising launched by Cypriots in Cyprus with the name [[CYBER KIDS Franchising]].




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* [[Software used in CYBER KIDS]]
* [[CYBER KIDS Research and Publications]]
* [[CYBER KIDS Recognitions]]
* [[CYBER KIDS Awards]]
* [[CYBER KIDS Branches]]
* [[CYBER KIDS People]]




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This wiki documents the vision, mission, philosophy, curriculum, research, international recognitions, branches, people and in general everything related to the CYBER KIDS project.


CYBER KIDS was a nation-wide experiment launched in 1992 in Cyprus by Yiannis Laouris, George Vakanas and Maria Symeonides who all returned from the US to Cyprus with the vision that introducing advanced computer technology in the lives of a critical number of young children using an educationally relevant and socially responsible, peace-enhancing curriculum would allow them to “transcend” the country’s educational and political life and move the new generation a decade ahead. Many young scientists and visionaries soon joined what the inventors called the CYBER KIDS Dream.


Other pioneers

Stelios Stylianou, who has supported the launching of the project during its first two years and Joulietta Kalli-Laouri who has supported the project financially, scientifically and operationally, are also considered co-Founders. Dinos Georgiades joined as partner in 1993, Evros Alexandrou and Harry Anastasiou in 1996, and the Cyprus Development Bank in 1997.


Evolution

The evolution of the experiment was in many respects stormy and with great challenges, but nevertheless quite successful in terms of meeting its key objective. By the end of 1999, CYBER KIDS expanded in seven countries. The number of children in Cyprus alone, who benefited from its curriculum exceeded 15,000, which is approximately equal to 20% of the country’s youth population (ages 6-15). During the same period, the organization trained and employed 186 young and talented university graduates, thus combating brain drain while simultaneously spreading the CYBER KIDS Philosophy in many more spheres of social life. The extracurricular activities engaged a number of citizens that probably exceeds 20,000 and its impact in reforming and upgrading the educational system of Cyprus is recognizable both in terms of the reforms that have taken place which are in line with the CYBER KIDS Philosophy and the specific people who now pioneer in educational reforms who were originally inspired and/or trained by CYBER KIDS.

The CYBER KIDS Dream was supported by a well-defined strong CYBER KIDS Vision, the CYBER KIDS Philosophy, and simple and well documented CYBER KIDS Procedures in the context of the first ever franchising launched by Cypriots in Cyprus with the name CYBER KIDS Franchising.


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