South Somerset Homes donate their old computers to the developing world
4 October 2004

South Somerset Homes are donating their old computers to help benefit schools and community organisations in some of the poorest countries in the developing world.

The computers were collected by a charity called Computer Aid International, who will refurbish the computers and give them to organisations that are best placed to make a real difference through the use of IT. The rest will be recycled in a "green" fashion by accredited recyclers.

Computer Aid International encourages organisations to think of re-use and recycling rather then just dumping old ICT equipment. By donating PC equipment to Computer Aid International, thousands of computers are given extended user life instead of being dumped in landfill sites creating long-term environmental problems.

The demand for quality, refurbished ICT equipment in developing countries is enormous. For many, access to such equipment is limited to Internet cafes and community centres. Clearly such access is far from ideal for schoolchildren and charitable workers. Brand new computers are not an option for the vast majority of schools and community organisations.

By donating your old equipment, you can make a vital contribution to the education of people who otherwise would remain forever trapped on the wrong side of the digital divide.

For more information about Computer Aid International, visit their Website at www.computer-aid.org