Submitted by rryan on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 3:26pm.
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...and you might just change the world!
WCE is a grassroots network of thousands of groups in 68 developing countries working together to help improve the educational opportunities for over 1 million youth annually. We do this by:
- Providing logistics to source and deploy computers, materials and services.
- Building capacity building in planning, fundraising, technology and educational use of the Internet.
- Specializing in recruiting eCorps volunteer teams to train Partners and troubleshoot networks & upgrades.
- Building partnerships between universities in the North and South.
- Working on projects to raise awareness of the need to recycle and to strengthen local electronics recyclers.
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Submitted by tanderson on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 2:42pm.
| Did you know that the average GDP per capita in Bolivia is $4,500 (US) and about 10% use the Internet? While statistics like these may seem discouraging, groups throughout Bolivia are energized and working towards creating more opportunities for their communities and their youth. Our Director of Strategic Partnerships, Regina Ryan, met with three such groups interested in partnering with WCE when she visited Bolivia in September as part of WCE's continued effort to expand our work and Partnerships in Bolivia. |
Submitted by tanderson on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 2:44pm.
| 191 computers now enroute to Sénégal from WCE Chicago to help connect 7,000 youth in 18 schools, orphanages and youth centres. During her recent annual visit to Sénégal, WCE volunteer Programme Officer, Lettie Heer, RPCV, met with Peace Corps representatives to plan a unique approach for WCE's second shared and Sponsored container of 200 computers to help connect rural schools in Sénégal. The picture shows WCE volunteers led by Hady Ly from Sénégal putting in the last computer before putting in the last packing material. |
Submitted by tanderson on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 1:00am.
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Join us for the 5K walk / run in Acton, Massachusetts on Saturday morning October 3rd to raise funds for 400 computers for 10,000 students in 20 Gandhian schools in rural Gujarat State, India. Register: www.mwcoc.com Mention WCE.
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Submitted by tanderson on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 8:00pm.
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The first phase of shipping 211 computers and other electronic equipment to the Victoria Institute of Science and Technology (VIST) has been completed. Plans are underway to set up a multimedia research and training center in western Kenya in cooperation with the KCA University. VIST would like to thank all those who have contributed to this initial phase and additional information on next steps can be obtained from Calestous Juma cjuma30@gmail.com
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Submitted by tanderson on Tue, 03/24/2009 - 2:56pm.
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The Consumer Electronic Association recognized World Computer Exchange at its annual technology show in Las Vegas in January citing WCE's work in 67 developing countries helping to bridge the digital divide and working to reduce electronic waste. In recognition of our work, the association's president, Gary Shapiro presented WCE president Timothy Anderson with a $2,000 contribution at a dinner with the consumer group's international partners. Shapiro and Anderson also participated in a planning session for a United Nations effort to bring tens of thousands of donated used computers to developing countries.
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Submitted by tanderson on Fri, 03/20/2009 - 7:54pm.
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World Computer Exchange is pleased to be again shipping 200 computers to an iEARN chapter. This project will connect 3,500 youth and includes a university, Peace Corps Volunteers and a Rotary Club. iEARN Togo has received approval for this project to connect six schools and three NGOs in various parts of Togo from the Ministry of Education.
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Submitted by tanderson on Mon, 03/09/2009 - 1:12pm.
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Help connect 21,000 youth in 31 schools in in the Beqaa, Gaza and Hussein refugee camps in Jordan.
WCE volunteers are working to raise funds for the second shipment of 400 computer sets to UNRWA. We hope to ship in June 2009.
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Submitted by tanderson on Sun, 03/08/2009 - 2:13pm.
Help connect 27,000 youth in 75 rural Himalayan schools.
WCE has worked for 7 years with this strong Partner with a demonstrated effectiveness at gradually connecting school after school. ~ $14,800 is needed for this fifth container of 400 computers.
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Submitted by ymci on Sat, 03/07/2009 - 10:54am.
Students awaken each morning to a diet of scandal, violence, tragic events and controversies.
News coverage now emphasizes the most "entertaining" of stories. The lines between reality and make-believe blur as entertainment becomes news, news becomes entertainment. The disturbing trends outlined above suggest that media literacy -- the ability to review, critique and digest information created and disseminated by media of various kinds -- is an increasingly vital citizenship skill for life in a modern democratic society. |
