Computers for Africa
Flatbed loaded with computers

African student using refurbished computer

"Between 1997 and 2007, nearly 500 million personal computers will become obsolete—almost two computers for each person in the United States." (29)

In-Kind Donations


We need your help

Please consider making an in-kind donation to CFA. It is tax deductible and will support the development of sustainable ICT programs in rural African communities. For cash donations, please go to Financial Contributions.

Hardware

  • Computers: Must have a Pentium II or better processor with at least 128MB RAM, a 4GB or larger hard drive, and an Ethernet network card. We require a minimum of five, same model computers, in good working order
  • Monitors: Good condition (not dim or fuzzy), year 2000 or newer,
    15 or 17 inch
  • Ethernet patch cables: 10-25 foot
  • Ethernet hubs or switches: 16-24 port, 10Mbps or 10/100Mbps
  • Hard drives: 4GB to 20GB

Stack of used keyboardsNon-hardware

  • Bubble wrap and packing peanuts
  • Shipping boxes: size [24 x 18 x 18] or [18 x 18 x 18]
  • Advertising space in your business magazine
  • Hardware transportation within the Omaha area

If you are interested in making an in-kind donation, please contact us.