Komputers For Kids
In today's world not having a computer is a big disadvantage for a child. It can make getting a good education more difficult. It can lower their self-esteem. It can make homework harder and take longer.Our goal is to correct this by collecting and refurbishing old computers given to us.
Our mission is to enhance the chances for academic success of disadvantaged and under-served students. We can help eliminate the ”digital divide” by giving an opportunity to own an internet ready computer, either free for non-profit children's organizations or at a cost that is affordable to most low income families, and which is much lower than the open market, or even winning one on eBay.
Computers level the playing field so these students can compete on their own work, merits and ambitions, not the financial condition of their family. A computer is the tool that opens up the entire world. An internet ready computer can provide knowledge and opportunities that are usually open only to those with the financial means.
Komputers For Kids collects retired computers and peripherals from individuals, businesses and government agencies. We refurbish the computers, adding a modem and Ethernet card or other components if needed. These refurbished computers are then distributed to low income, disadvantaged, disabled and under-served students and non-profit organizations that serve children.
Each PC based machine will have it's hard drive completely wiped and reformatted (to make sure none of your data can be recovered) and a version of Linux installed, depending on the capability of the computer.
Newer computers will have EduBuntu and Ubuntu Linux installed.
We also reinstall Mac OS and OS X on Apple Mac computers.
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Did you know that over 2 million computers are thrown into landfills each month, and in five years that number could reach 5 million!
By donating your old computers, you, your business or organization could:
Help underprivileged children gain computer access at home.
Help orphans to get computers and help children in foster homes too.
Address the growing problem of older computer systems being needlessly discarded into landfills or being shelved and unused in costly warehouse or other storage space.
By donating your old computers, you, your business or organization could:
Help underprivileged children gain computer access at home.
Help orphans to get computers and help children in foster homes too.
Address the growing problem of older computer systems being needlessly discarded into landfills or being shelved and unused in costly warehouse or other storage space.
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