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London to Paris Bike Ride – a success!
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On Friday 6th May a group of 27 courageous cyclists left London to begin their 300km journey over three days finishing at the Eiffel Tower, Paris on bicycles! We’re pleased to announce that everyone successfully completed this event raising a massive £35,000 for Computer Aid, so a huge achievement all round. Also coming up this year is our epic cycle challenge across Vietnam to Cambodia (29 Oct- 7 Nov.) We still have places left, so if you would like to know more simply get in touch for a chat or give us a call. Alternatively you can download an itinerary for this event here. |
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Computer Aid ships 412 computers to Chinhoyi University of Technology in Zimbabwe
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Last month Computer Aid shipped 412 computers to Chinhoyi University of Technology in Zimbabwe. Located in northern Zimbabwe, the university offers degrees in a variety of fields including agriculture and business to over 1,500 students. In a country with a GDP per capita of only $187 (2008 figures), universities such as Chinhoyi University of Technology play a vital role in facilitating socio-economic development of the country as a whole and enabling its students to improve their own livelihoods. Read more.
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Computer Aid receives £18,000 through donations of empty cartridges
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We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to those businesses and organisations that have sent us their old cartridges and mobile phones.
Computer Aid has been working with one of the UK’s leading recycling companies since 2006 to recycle unwanted printer cartridges and mobile phones. Working in partnership we are able to provide a free collection service to businesses and organisations across the UK for all makes and models of cartridges and mobile phones.
For every full box, Computer Aid receives up to £25 which will be spent on shipping computers to schools, hospitals and community organisations in developing countries. Click here if you'd like to receive a free box for your office. |
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Computer Aid receives award for supporting girls in Kenya to gain careers in ICT
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We were delighted to receive an award last month from The Kenya Chapter of LinuxChix Africa (KE-Chix) which recognized our work to encourage girls in Kenya to gain and develop their careers in ICT.
Gladys Muhunyo, our director of Africa programmes, accompanied by Martha Gatheru, Central Africa programme officer, accepted the award from KE-Chix,an organisation that works to help and encourage high school girls to gain careers and opportunities in the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Engineering Industries. Read more.
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Environmental Investigation Agency and BBC Panorama investigate e-waste
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The Environmental Investigation Agency’s (EIA) report entitled “System failure: The UKs harmful Trade in E-waste” published earlier this week as well as the BBC Panorama programme broadcast on Monday, both highlighted the ongoing problem of the UK’s illegal trade in electronic waste.
In the report and programme they use GPS trackers to prove that electronic waste is being exported from the UK to developing countries where it threatens the environment and human health. The report highlights Computer Aid as an example of best practice in reuse.
Next week, we will be publishing the fourth report in a series of e-waste papers on what needs to be done by governments, producers and consumers in order to reduce e-waste. We have previously released three special reports on the theme of e-waste and ICTs and the Environment which can be found here. Read more.
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