[ARCHIVED CONTENT] Computer Aid International

30/08/2011
Cycle Kenya with Computer Aid International
Set off on a unique ten day African adventure! Departing from London on 26th November 2012 we'll be cycling 400km from the foot of Mount Kenya to the shores of Lake Victoria across the beautiful and imposing Rift Valley. Highlights of the trip, which includes five days of unforgettable cycling include: * The chance to see zebras, giraffes, elephants, antelopes and more in their natural habitat * Visiting a school on the route using PCs provided by Computer Aid * Passing through some of the last remaining rainforest in East Africa and interacting with friendly local communities This challenge can be completed with training by anyone of average fitness and is suitable for beginners and experienced cyclists alike. Registration costs just £299 or £199 if you sign up before end of September and minimum sponsorship is required. Computer Aid will support you every step of the way with your training and fundraising. To learn more about this event call us for a friendly chat on 020 8361 5540 Alternatively for your free info pack email events@computeraid.org To sign up today, visit our online registration form here . For more information about the trip click here

05/08/2011
Computer Aid is recruiting for a permanent Chief Executive Officer
Computer Aid International has been working since 1998 to reduce poverty through practical ICT solutions. We provide high quality, professionally refurbished computers and laptops for reuse in education, health, agriculture and not-for-profit organisations in developing countries and work with partners to deliver training and support. We also work on initiatives designed to further increase access to ICT amongst poor and disadvantaged communities. Recent projects include the supply of telemedicine equipment, linking remote medical centres with city hospitals and specialists, the provision of solar-powered ICT solutions, rural wireless connectivity and, most recently, the launch of a new training enterprise based in our Nairobi office. We are also currently developing free and open source software for people who are blind or visually impaired. We operate a social enterprise model, generating more than half of our income from fees for products and services which helps ensure our responsiveness to the needs of our partners and beneficiaries. We are seeking an entrepreneurial and strategic leader to take the charity forward and build on its successes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our organisation in making a positive contribution to the provision of information and communication technologies in international development. Candidates should have proven experience of working at a strategic level in the international development sector and delivering results. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of fundraising and income generation in a charity or social enterprise, an understanding of excellent customer service along with an understanding of the use of ICTs in a development context. To download the job description, person specification, covering letter and application form, please click on the below three links: Cover letter for CEO applicants CEO JD and PS Application form Closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 7th September 2011. Please send completed application forms to anja@computeraid.org For any questions relating to the post please contact Anja ffrench on 020 8361 5540 or email her at the above email address.

12/07/2011
Special offer on high quality laptops
We are currently offering a special rate to charities, educational institutions and not-for-profit organisations for premium laptops, at just £84 per laptop. We received good donations of premium laptops over the past two months which has enabled us to offer this rate. This special offer on premium laptops will only apply while stocks last. If you are interested in purchasing laptops at our special rate please email info@computeraid.org , call 020 8361 5540 or click here for more information.

06/07/2011
Computer Aid dispatches 125 PCs to schools in Zimbabwe through UNESCO ASPnet
This afternoon we dispatched computers to schools in Zimbabwe through our partner the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet). UNESCO ASPnet was Founded in 1953, it is a global network of more than 9,000 educational institutions in 180 countries. Member institutions – ranging from pre-schools, primary, secondary and vocational schools to teacher training institutions - work in support of international understanding, peace, intercultural dialogue, sustainable development and quality education in practice. The computers provided by Computer Aid will be distributed by the Zimbabwe network: Associated Schools Chipinge District. The network brings together a collaboration of local schools in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Ministry of Education and UNESCO ASPnet in Zimbabwe. The network aims to bring schools together enabling them to participate in the UNESCO associated schools network for international co-operation and quality education for all. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a key pillar for the network to help advance education in the district. ICT encompasses computer training, technical support and content development within the member schools. Just one computer and monitor donated to Computer Aid can provide 6,000 hours of further use, which is enough to educate 60 children to a vocational level in ICT and significantly increases their employment prospects. Click here to make a donation online.

Computer Aid International is a UK registered charity that aims to reduce poverty through practical ICT solutions.

We provide only the highest quality, professionally refurbished computers and laptops for reuse in education, health, agriculture and not-for-profit organisations in developing countries.

At our London workshop we data-wipe, test and professionally refurbish donated computers, monitors and laptops from UK organisations and individuals.

In addition to the provision of PCs, Computer Aid works on numerous initiatives designed to further increase access to ICT among poor and disadvantaged communities including the provision of e-training programmes for nurses and low cost software for partially sighted individuals.

Most recently, Computer Aid has launched the ZubaBox, a solar powered IT hub, which will enable access to solar powered ICT anywhere in the world.

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