The Foundation for Information Technology Education and Development Inc. was registered with the SEC as a non-stock, non-profit corporation on November 14, 1997 by a group of incorporators who were interested in helping people and communities harness technology for learning. It is an operating organization. Its main office is located at 3F Orcel II Building, 1611 Quezon Avenue, Brgy. West Triangle, Quezon City. The foundation has a regular staff of 2, project-based staff of 4, and 5 members of the Board of Trustees.
Following is its PCNC certification history:
April 3, 2004 – April 2, 2009 – 5 years
November 3, 2009 – November 2, 214 – 5 years
July 13, 2015 – May 7, 2018 – 3 years
Its purposes, among others, are: “To help people and communities in the Philippines and developing countries across the world harness information and communication technologies (ICTs) for learning. To develop, test and replicate appropriate, effective and sustainable models and methodologies of ICT use for improving educational outcomes, broadening access to education, and fostering cultural understanding”. The Foundation has six core services: (1) Program Design, Development & Management; (2) Professional Development; (3) Content Development; (4) Network –building & Community Mobilization; (5) Research (Basic, Meta, Feasibility, Evaluation); and (6) Policy Advocacy.
