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Asset Recovery Corporation
Asset Recovery Corporation (ARC) provides end-of-life Solutions for computer and electronic equipment. ARC offers comprehensive value recovery programs in addition to managing the environmental, security and legal risks associated with technology disposal. With facilities in in St. Paul's Minnesota...
Technological
It is possible to give equipment that, while generous, is technologically inappropriate if, for example, it is of a sophistication that is unsuitable for use in the recipient's environment, or requiring technical support that is unavailable at the local level.
P3 International
P3 International is a new Hong Kong based initiative sponsored by Crossroads International. The organisation's goal is to bridge the digital divide by providing inexpensive, basic computers to those in need. For example, P3 recycles older Palm Pilots for the world's poorest people, and equips them,...
Samaritans - Hong Kong
The Samaritans Multi-Lingual Service Hong Kong is a non-religious charity that provides confidential emotional support to persons in despair or feeling suicidal. They operate a 24 hour hotline service in English and Cantonese, although some volunteers may also know other languages. They also...
World Computer Exchange
WCE is an international educational non-profit focused on helping the world's poorest youth to bridge the disturbing global divides in information, technology and understanding. WCE keeps donated computers out of landfills and gives them new life connecting youth to the Internet in developing...
Technology Development Foundation of Turkey
Technology Development Foundation of Turkey (TTGV) is an organisation supporting research and development (R) and technological innovation projects in the private sector. In 1991, TTGV developed the Technology Development Project providing financial support, information and training for enterprises...
Technology Donation Guidelines
These guidelines refer to an American community school, but may be useful to donors who wish to donate technological hardware to NGOs or similar organisations.
UnMundo Latin America - OneWorld
UnMundo Latin America is a regional center of the OneWorld international network and located in Costa Rica. It was created with the aim of spreading plural and quality information on sustainable development, peace and human rights, and promote the work performed by more than 450 organizations in...
Socially Inclusive Business: Engaging the Poor through Market Initiatives in Iberoamerica
The first section of this chapter defines its object and the main research questions that guided the researchers' collective efforts.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Sao Tome and Principe
FAO was founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. Today, FAO is one of the largest specialised agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for...
Charity People
Charity People is a recruitment agency for permanent, temporary and contract positions in the not-for-profit sector in the UK. The organisation provides recruitment solutions, from small community projects to large international charities. It operates an online recruitment solution, as well as...
Jobs in Charities
Jobs in Charities is a specialist recruitment website for the not for profit and charity sectors. Charities can advertise their need for volunteers either in the UK or overseas, and volunteers can search for jobs.
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
USAID is an independent agency that supports long-term economic and social development through policy dialogue, conflict prevention, technology transfer in sectors such as health, agriculture, education and housing, and promotion of trade and investment. U.S. assistance is channelled through...
Volunteering England
Volunteering England, England's volunteer development agency, works to promote volunteering as a force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community. This website offers a range of resources for anyone who works with or manages volunteers as well as to those who want to...
NextBillion.net
NextBillion.net is a website and blog bringing together the community of business leaders, social entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy makers and academics who want to explore the connection between development and enterprise. It is a discussion forum, networking space and knowledge base for individuals...
Publications on PPPs and Inclusive Business
Many agencies are working to build a vibrant private sector, and to partner with business for development goals. But donor coordination is only possible if agencies share a ‘world view’ on how to do this most effectively. The Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) works to build that...
Cascade Asset Management
Cascade Asset Management was formed in 1999. It offers information technology equipment retirement services. These services include information technology asset management, reverse logistics, disassembly, recovery, refurbishing, recycling, and re-marketing services for businesses, institutions,...
Computer Recycling USA
Computer Recycling USA provides secure and responsible electronics recycling services throughout the USA, in compliance with US Environmental Protection Agency requirements. The company also provides secure data erasure and nationwide logistics, as well as a number of on-site services including...
International Education and Research Network Suriname (iEARN Suriname)
International Education and Research Network Suriname (iEARN Suriname), a member organisation of the International Education and Research Network, empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies. iEARN Suriname works in...
Dell Recycling
Dell Recycling (DR) provides recycling and refurbishment services for unwanted Dell home and office computers received from both the public and corporate bodies. DR donates a large percentage of these computers to disabled and economically disadvantaged children and adults throughout the United...