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Make a Donation to Computer Aid International

Bridging the Digital Divide is what HELProject Computer Aid does best. Although they continue to make great strides, millions of people in Africa countries still are without access to the technology required to bring them into the 21st century.

Your financial contribution to HELProject Computer Aid will support their ongoing work to bridge the digital divide. With your donation, HELP Computer Aid can continue to provide computer equipment to the world's poorest countries. This computer equipment can help people develop the basic IT skills which will help them to build a sustainable future.

Donate a PC

As a computer user, you know just how invaluable your PC is in your work and personal life. Why not make your old computer a valuable educational tool in a school in a developing country?
The success of HELProject Computer Aid's work over the past six years can be attributed to donations from businesses as well as from individuals. They recognise how important these donations are and also how difficult it can be to find somewhere locally to take your old PC. Donations from both individuals and businesses are equally important as each make a vital difference in the developing world. Your donation will help school children in developing countries develop essential vocational skills in IT. It will also help not-for-profit organisations run more efficiently and effectively. These organisations will then be more equipped to serve the needs of their communities in fields as diverse as HIV/Aids prevention, human rights, environment and conflict prevention. Help us to bridge that digital divide by making a donation today. Become Involved

Some IT Networks is trying to make a difference across the developing world, by partnering with our charity HELP Computer Aid , who has helped thousands of schools and community groups, through the provision of refurbished PCs. Many thousands of schoolchildren are now connected to the web and are able to enjoy the resources we take for granted. HELP Computer Aid cannot continue the great strides that they are making without you. Not sure which way you want to help? There are many ways to our help Computer Aid! Give to HELProject Computer Aid A donation will make big difference and is vital for HELP Computer Aid's on-going work in Africa today

Donate a PC to HELProject Computer Aid

Schoolchildren and community organisations rely on Computer Aid International to provide quality, refurbished PCs for their use. Donate your old PC to our HELP Computer Aid and we'll make sure they put it to good use. Send us News

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Join the Program or want to send to a Friend

We would like to give you the opportunity to join HELP Computer Aid in bridging the digital divide. Do you have a website where you think that your users would be interested in hearing about the program? If so, why don't you download one of our banner ads for your site? It is free and it may help us bring the gift of technology to someone who really needs i. to find out how visit our website: www………. Do you have friends, colleagues or peers that you think would be interested in knowing about this program? If so, please visit our website to spread the word.

Volunteer for HELProject Computer Aid

Computer Aid relies on volunteers to test, refurbish and box PCs ready for shipment. The work of our volunteers ensures that each and every PC shipped is fully tested before shipment. Can you spare a day or two?

The Digital Divide

The world is undergoing an Information Communications Technology (ICT) revolution, a revolution that has enormous social and economic implications for the developed and less developed countries of the world. A gigantic gulf already exists between the industrialised and developing countries in terms of access to ICTs (this includes radio, computers, TV and mobile phones).

In Asia only 4 in every 1,000 people have a PC compared to 585 per 1,000 in the US. It is this disparity between the `technology-rich' and `technology-poor', or `have-not's', that is commonly referred to as the international digital divide. Industrialised countries are home to 88% of all internet users, yet make up only 15% of the world's population. Unsurprisingly, PC ownership levels differ dramatically between developed and developing nations. For example, in South Asia only 4 persons per 1,000 own a PC compared to the 585 per 1,000 in the US.

Why is CNET Networks helping to Bridge the Divide?

Here in the developed world, many of us take for granted the use of ICT in our everyday and work life. We can sometimes forget what a difference ICT has made to our lives, how our everyday use of email is now the norm or how valuable the internet is as a source of information, communication, education, news and entertainment. Widespread poverty across the developing world has complex and multiple reasons; the lack of access to information that is essential to the lives of the poor is one such reason. Poor access to education and knowledge is another; this is particularly acute for girls and women.

ICT is not a panacea, but as a tool, it can make a real difference. Bridging the digital divide may seem like a low priority when many in the developing world struggle with access to clean water and healthcare. ICT is not a panacea, but as a tool, it can make a real difference. Access to ICT means that not-for-profits in less developed countries are able to share information and raise awareness to combat poverty and injustice. This means increased organisational efficiency and an increased ability to collate and disseminate vital information swiftly and cost-effectively.

There are a number of ways that you can become involved in bridging the digital divide. Click here to find out how.

What is being done?

Multiple initiatives have been, and continue to be, implemented across the world to address the major obstacles to bridging the digital divide. Brand new PCs are not an option in countries where the average wage is less than $1 For example, many developing countries have poor communications infrastructure, thereby preventing connectivity, particularly in rural areas. The issue of infrastructure is a major issue as this requires global, long-term investment, and support from a variety of sources including governments, private sector, multilateral institutions (United Nations), financial institutions (World Bank) and the civil sector (not-for-profit). There are a number of global initiatives, such as the UN ICT Task Force and G8 Digital Opportunity Task Force (DOT Force), that are working to address these vital areas.

However, there still remains an issue of accessibility and affordability. The vast majority of schools and not-for-profits in the developing world simply do not have the financial resources to purchase new equipment. For example, brand new PCs are not a viable option for the vast majority of schools and community organisations in countries where the average daily wage is $1.

The vast majority of schools and not-for-profits in the developing world simply do not have the financial resources to purchase new equipment Computer Aid International provides an innovative solution to this major problem by sourcing unwanted PCs from corporates in industralised countries for productive re-use by schools and not-for-profits in developing countries. Computer Aid International ensures that the PCs it sends overseas are fully tested and refurbished. Where possible Computer Aid International works with local partners to distribute computers in volume to schools and community organisations. By working with local distribution partners, Computer Aid International is helping them to provide affordable computers and on-going technical support. However, in order to continue the work that Computer Aid International is doing, they need your help.