World computer Exchange Delivery
Thu, 2nd December, 2010
British Embassy Helps With Shipment to Tanzania
Volunteers from the Baltimore/Washington Chapter of World Computer Exchange packed 240 computers into a shipping container on April 10 and sent them off to 3 schools, 3 orphanages and a university library in Tanzania to connect 2,000 youth. The equipment arrived in Dar es Salaam at the end of May adn has been distributed.
Among those assisting in the effort were Fiona Desouza and her husband, Cel, who help support three orphanages that will soon have computer labs for their children. Fiona and Cel made the day-long drive from Buffalo to Washington to witness the packing of the computer equipment and to add a load of clothing and other items for the children she will be visiting in July.
This shipment had a distinctly British flavor. Some of the equipment was donated by the British Embassy in Washington which decided to offer surplus items to WCE rather than send them to a recycling firm for dismantling. And a team from the embassy helped with loading the gear; leading that effort was Simon Shercliff of the embassy staff, who has helped support orphanages in Tanzania since he was posted there several years ago.
Also assisting was the local chapter of the National Association of Black Engineers, whose members had donated their time weeks earlier to test and prepare computers that WCE had been collecting in recent months.
Supervising the event was WCE's founder, Timothy Anderson. "We've sent multiple containers to Tanzania," he said, "which has allowed us to build trusting relationships with many groups working to improve education throughout the country. As our Partners demonstrate that their efforts and WCE's assistance combine to produce great results, we will be able to deliver more hope and more opportunities for their young people."
In addition to the schools and orphanages, recipients of the computers include repeats including the Teachers for East Africa Alumni, Small Industries Development Organization and Tumaini University. "We work with all sorts of groups in developing countries whose leaders know the importance of giving their young people a chance for the future," Anderson said. "They struggle to find the skills and the money needed to bring 21st-century opportunities to their next generation, and we're proud to help them in every way we can."
Implementation Plans for recipient Partners in this container:
Volunteers from the Baltimore/Washington Chapter of World Computer Exchange packed 240 computers into a shipping container on April 10 and sent them off to 3 schools, 3 orphanages and a university library in Tanzania to connect 2,000 youth. The equipment arrived in Dar es Salaam at the end of May adn has been distributed.
Among those assisting in the effort were Fiona Desouza and her husband, Cel, who help support three orphanages that will soon have computer labs for their children. Fiona and Cel made the day-long drive from Buffalo to Washington to witness the packing of the computer equipment and to add a load of clothing and other items for the children she will be visiting in July.
This shipment had a distinctly British flavor. Some of the equipment was donated by the British Embassy in Washington which decided to offer surplus items to WCE rather than send them to a recycling firm for dismantling. And a team from the embassy helped with loading the gear; leading that effort was Simon Shercliff of the embassy staff, who has helped support orphanages in Tanzania since he was posted there several years ago.
Also assisting was the local chapter of the National Association of Black Engineers, whose members had donated their time weeks earlier to test and prepare computers that WCE had been collecting in recent months.
Supervising the event was WCE's founder, Timothy Anderson. "We've sent multiple containers to Tanzania," he said, "which has allowed us to build trusting relationships with many groups working to improve education throughout the country. As our Partners demonstrate that their efforts and WCE's assistance combine to produce great results, we will be able to deliver more hope and more opportunities for their young people."
In addition to the schools and orphanages, recipients of the computers include repeats including the Teachers for East Africa Alumni, Small Industries Development Organization and Tumaini University. "We work with all sorts of groups in developing countries whose leaders know the importance of giving their young people a chance for the future," Anderson said. "They struggle to find the skills and the money needed to bring 21st-century opportunities to their next generation, and we're proud to help them in every way we can."
Implementation Plans for recipient Partners in this container:
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