From 1999 to 2007

more than 18,000 North Dakotans in 193 ND towns

learned to use a computer .

Fario Abduklkarim and her family at Marketplace for Entrepreneurs in Fargo ND, 2007.

Emigrating to Fargo from Somalia in 1995, Fario’s family has relied upon their sales of handmade textiles and small articles representative of their culture. They are representative of the large number of New Americans in North Dakota looking for a way to support their families through microentrepreneurial ventures. Fario is a college junior and planning for a degree in law.

She will provide computer training classes to New Americans in the Fargo area. This will include updated materials and hand-outs with translations to enhance the students’ ability to learn English.

Kari Warberg

Crane Creek Gardens is a small, rural woman-owned business that was developed based on the creation of natural, safe and effective products. Learn more about Crane Creek Gardens at www.cranecreekgardens.com