Agency Details:

World Computer Exchange’s mission is to bridge the digital divide for the world's poorest youth by collecting donated, working computers and building the capacity of schools and youth organizations in developing countries to connect and maintain them. By re utilizing computer equipment, we help the environment by keeping computers out of landfills.

Description:
Largest North American non-profit provider of donated used computers to connect youth in developing countries

WCE has shipped 26,800 to 40 countries to connect 2,500 schools that report connecting over 1 million youth a year

450 formal Partner organizations in 64 developing countries

180 Program Officers and teams of online support volunteers in planning, fund raising, tech support

Hundreds of volunteers gathering and testing working computers in US & Canadian cities

Works with: UNDP, USAID, Rotary Clubs, World Economic Forum, iEARN, Taking IT Global & Peace Corps Volunteers

History:
Largest North American non-profit provider of donated used computers to connect youth in developing countries

WCE has shipped 26,800 to 40 countries to connect 2,500 schools that report connecting over 1 million youth a year

450 formal Partner organizations in 64 developing countries

180 Program Officers and teams of online support volunteers in planning, fund raising, tech support

Hundreds of volunteers gathering and testing working computers in US & Canadian cities

Works with: UNDP, USAID, Rotary Clubs, World Economic Forum, iEARN, Taking IT Global & Peace Corps Volunteers

Contact people:

Sumona Dey, Recruitment And Placement Manager, (email) Pamela Cooney, Operations Director, (email) Timothy Anderson, President, (email)

Address:

936 Nantasket Ave., Hull,, MA 02045 (See a map)

Web Site: http://worldcomputerexchange.org

Directions:

Directions to World Computer Exchange Hull Drop Off and Packing Events– 936 Nantasket Ave. Phone: 781-925-3078 or on weekends 781-925-8833. By car, there are two different ways. (of course Mapquest has a whole different way) You are going to Hull, Massachusetts. . . (more)

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	12
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes

Last updated on December 30, 2009