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Digital Divide: Hum. Ik

Organizations:

Organization #1:
"Computers for Africa" is doing two things. Firstly they are getting the word out about the situation and requesting donations of technology from both large groups and individuals which, after learning about how serious this issue could become, usually comply to the organisations requests. Secondly they raise money through donations so they can purchase things that were not provided or things that they feel would further enhance the benefits which the recipients would receive. Our group liked that the Organisation seemed very organized and they had clear and achievable goals. In addition they have made it easy to donate money via the Internet and they have clear instructions on how to donate hardware so anyone who logs on to their website can help out without worrying about how to do it. [|http://www.computers4africa.org]
 * Which organisation did you choose to focus on and why?**The organisation we chose is called "Computers for Africa". We chose to focus on this organisation because it is already well established and there is little chance of it collapsing in the near future. In addition they are attempting to help people in an area that includes Tanzania meaning that in helping them achieve their goals we would be helping the people of Tanzania as well. Finally "Computers for Africa" is a non- profit organisation meaning that every penny they earn that is not used to sustain the organisation will be used to help those in need.
 * What exactly are they doing to try and combat or change the issue?**
 * What are some of the things you like about their program?**
 * What are some questions you have about it (their program)?** My group would like to know more specifically how "Computers for Africa" entices people into giving them money. Also we feel that we would benefit from knowing what is done when there are a "fewer than average" number of donations.
 * How could you become involved with this organization or model your plan after it?** We have little doubt that there is at least one school or group in need of computers in the Shanghai area. We could assist them by having a used technology drive in which people could bring in out of date, but still functioning, software to donate. There are also many ways of raising money which we could try in the hope of being able to purchase software for more needy people. If we do not raise enough money or technology to make a significant donation then we could always give what we have to "Computers for Africa" but that, I think, would be a last resort.

Organization #2:
Inveneo They are going to Uganda to provide cable and WiFi (wireless internet) and LAN and also provide low power servers. The good thing about this organization is they have the same mission and message as us. They have completed some projects and have actually trained 30 ICT Partners. They have also supplied gear to or completed more than 75 projects in Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Mali, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania and more. Where will our donations go to? What project are you currently working on now? We can help this organization by donating money or computers, spreading the word, or even volunteering! We will follow their example and start small but think big. We could raise money and buy education stuff like CD that teaches students in a fun way. We could also introduce them to some education website to let them have a chance to learn how to use computers. We will concentrate on one school first and then another and so on. [|Inveneo]
 * What is the organization?**
 * What exactly are they doing to try and combat or change your issue?**
 * What are some of the things you like about their program?**
 * What are some questions you have about it (their program)?**
 * How could you become involved with this organization or model your plan after it?**

More Organizations:
[|Geekcorps] [|One Laptop Per Child Association, Inc.] [|Close the Gap] http://www.techaccess.org/ http://dgss.wsu.edu/di/

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