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| Last updated on November 6, 2008 |
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:
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Sumona Dey, Recruitment And Placement Manager, (email)
Pamela Cooney, Operations Director, (email)
Timothy Anderson, President, (email) |
Main office number: (781) 925-3078
Office fax number: (781) 925-8833
Address:
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936 Nantasket Ave.,
Hull,, MA 02045
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://worldcomputerexchange.org
Directions:
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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? |
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No others
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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12
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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No
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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Yes
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