To reduce the digital divide for youth in developing countries; to use our global network of partnerships to enhance communities in these countries; and to promote the reuse of electronic equipment and its ultimate disposal in an environmentally responsible manner.

Focus Areas: Arts, Children, Technology, Disaster Relief, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health, Human Rights, Poverty, Conflict Resolution, Gender & Equality, Microfinance

Countries Served:

All 124 countries:
Summary by region:

Background

Date Founded:	1999
Number of Staff:	700

Description of Services:

* Connecting 2,500 schools, libraries & orphanages in developing countries to the Internet via reused donated equipment.

* 700 volunteers building capacity in 500 partner groups in 67 countries in planning, fund raising, content & partnerships.

* Sending teams of volunteer tech professionals on their vacation time to train & help upgrade and troubleshoot networks.

* Promoting responsible recycling of electronic waste in developing countries.

History:

Accomplishments & Progress:

Quality Check

Group	Verification Status
2 Group Affiliations
UN (United Nations)	Verified
UNDP (United Nations Development Program)	Verified

Year	2006
Financial Information Verified
Total Revenue:	$87,107
Expenses:
Program Services Expenses:	$107,546 (60% of total)
Management & General Expenses:	$62,031 (34% of total)
Fundraising Expenses:	$11,118 (6% of total)
Total Expenses:	$180,695

Additional Information

Additional Background Information:
World Computer Exchange (WCE) is a global, volunteer, education and environment organization founded in 1999 to support the use of the Internet in developing countries. WCE works to improve opportunities and cultural understanding among youth. WCE is North America's largest non-profit provider of used computers to connect youth in developing countries. It is led by experts from 30 countries on our international Board of Directors, Board of Directors in Canada, and International Advisory Council. WCE assists 500 Partner organisations (governments, NGOs, universities, and entrepreneurs) in 65 developing countries. WCE's more than 700 volunteers from 55 countries provide developing countries with low cost, previously-used computers and capacity building in project planning, partnership development, fund raising, tech support, content support, teacher training and responsible disposal of e-waste.
Local Partners:
500 local governments, NGOs, and universities in 67 developing countries.
Additional Affiliations:
We have received funding from USAID, UNDP and worked with iEARN, Peace Corps Volunteers, and Rotary Clubs in several countries. We have been showcased by Consumer Electronic Association and by World Economic Forum.

Officers & Board

President:
Timothy Anderson President Phone: 781-925-3078
Development Director:
Regina Ryan Strategic Parnterships Director Phone: 617-522-9026
Volunteer Coordinator:
Pamela Cooney Director of Operations Phone: 781-925-8833
Board of Directors and Board of Advisors:
Chairman: Thomas M. Graham, Citizen of USA Treasurer: Kevin J. Hull, Citizen of USA Clerk (Non-Voting): Pamela M. Cooney, Citizen of USA President: Timothy Anderson, Citizen of USA Roger L. Clifton, Citizen of USA Richard Gingras, Citizen of USA Henry R. Jackelen, Citizen of Brazil & USA in Bulgaria Dr. Karim Jamal, Citizen of Canada born in Kenya Barbie Keyser, Citizen of USA James B. King, Citizen of USA David Lozano, Citizen of Bolivia Dr. Henry Thairu, Citizen of Kenya Diana Topcic Rosenberg, Citizen of Croatia and the United Kingdom Dr. Shyam Sunder, Citizen of India in USA

Contact Information

Address:	936 Nantakset Avenue Hull , Massachusetts 02045 United States
Phone:	781-925-3078
Fax:	781-925-8833
Web:	http://www.WorldComputerExchange.org

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