e-upcom is a pilot project under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government funded by Demonstrator Application Grant Scheme. The acronym e-upcom stands for "Urban Poor Community Organising & Mobilising" through ICT.
This project aims to build the capacity of the urban poor through ICT as an instrument of social transformation to enhance the socio-economic status of the local residents. It is yet another innovative approach in enhancing the quality of life of the urban poor through ICT applications.
Majlis Perbandaran Petaling Jaya is the Promoter of this DAGS (Demonstrator Applications Grant Scheme), YSS is the co-promoter of this project. This has a package of programmes for students in school and youth out of school. In addition it has also programmes for parents, local trainers and local leaders.
www.eupcom.org.my