"The rate at which technological progress is accelerating is not a constant. The power of information technologies is doubling every year... "—Ray Kurzweil (2)

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Our mission

The mission of Computers for Africa (CFA) is promoting sustainable Information and Communications Technology (ICT) development in rural African communities. Ours is a comprehensive program, developed by our African and USA personnel. Our story starts with American volunteers refurbishing computers into ready-to-set-up labs and ends with a cluster of sustainable ICT programs in a rural African district.

Our approach to promoting African ICT development can be summarized in four key tenets: send quality hardware, educate for sustainability, maximize positive impact, and strengthen community relationships. We invite you to explore our web site to learn more.

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Current News & Events

Starting August, 2008: Send a “Mouse On a Mission” for CFA. Sponsors who send a mouse, enabling CFAs work, will receive a certificate and honorarily be inducted into the CFA “Cheese Corps.” learn more
The 2008-09 shipment of 380 computer systems is on schedule for refurbishing & packaging.

Its send-off to northern Uganda will be this October, bringing our total to 1,816 computers shipped to 117 East African communities.
In July 2008, 14 beneficiary schools in northern Uganda met to investigate, and provide feedback for, an anticipated Internet connection. They also voted unanimously to form an ongoing Association of schools for continued mutual support.
In January 2008, CFA held its first Computer Maintenance and Repair School for 18 beneficiary schools in Lira, Uganda.

"Currently, more than eight million people around the world die each year because they are too poor to stay alive."—Jeffrey Sachs (1)