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| == Who we are ==
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| We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of a group of volunteers, setting up computer labs in areas where kids don’t have access to technology. We bring computers and free and open source software to disadvantaged kids.
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| ==== History ====
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| ==== Partners ====
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| Kids on Computers is supported by a variety of partner organizations. With the help of these partners, we are better suited to meet our goals of bringing technology and open source software to disadvantaged kids.
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| We are always open to exploring new partnerships to help move our work forward. If your non-profit, business, church group, software users group, or other organization is interested in working with us, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us to get started.
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| See a list of our partners at [http://www.kidsoncomputers.org/partners Kids On Computers Partners]
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| ==== People involved ====
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| Our organization is run entirely by a group of volunteers who want to help bring computers and free and open source software to disadvantaged kids. [[Volunteers|Meet our volunteers]]
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| == What we're doing ==
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| Kids on Computers sets up computers in disadvantaged schools - schools where kids have no access to technology.
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| ==== Existing Labs ====
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| * Escuela Ricardo Flores Magon, San Marcos Arteaga, Oaxaca, Mexico
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| * Escuela Manuel Gonzalez Gatica, Saucitlan de Morelos, Oaxaca, Mexico
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| * "18 de Marzo", Huajuapan de Leon, Oaxaca, Mexico
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| <!--[http://www.kidsoncomputers.org/girls-school-gets-computers Santo Domingo Girls' School], Huajuapan de Leon, Oaxaca, Mexico -->
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| * Colegio Britanico sección Primeria, Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico
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| * [http://www.kidsoncomputers.org/mexico-cam-27-lab-inauguration CAM 27], a school for kids with disabilities, Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, Mexico
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| * [http://vrc.org.ar/ Virreyes Rugby Club], Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| ==== Labs in progress ====
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| * India
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| * Monterey
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| * Huajuapan
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| * Zambia
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| ==== Criteria for new schools ====
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| We get many requests for new schools. Here's the [[NewSchoolCriteria | criteria we use]] when picking a new one.
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| == How you can help ==
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| ==== Why we need your help ====
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| ==== How to volunteer ====
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| If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact us via email at: volunteer AT kidsoncomputers DOT org
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| ==== How to become a partner ====
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| If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact us via email at: volunteer AT kidsoncomputers DOT org
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| ==== Cash donations ====
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| Your $35 donation provides one child access to a computer, educational software and the internet (where accessible). Kids on Computers is a 501(c)(3) and 100% of donations are dedicated to materials and shipping.
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| Please visit [http://www.kidsoncomputers.org/donate our donation page] to make your donation.
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| ==== Hardware donation info ====
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| If you are interested in donating computers, parts or money, you can contact us via email at: donations AT kidsoncomputers DOT org
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| ==== Mailing-list sign up ====
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| Please visit our [www.kidsoncomputers.org | insert mailing list link ] to join our mailing-list and get involved
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| ==== Skills needed ====
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| Any and all help is appreciated. We are especially in need of anyone who has knowledge of (insert skill here) or a background in (other skill here). Please contact us at volunteer AT kidsoncomputers DOT org for information on how to get involved.
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| == What we've learned ==
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| ==== Hardware ====
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| [[ system on a chip | Link with page to systems on a chip information ]] | | [[ system on a chip | Link with page to systems on a chip information ]] |
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| [[ Peripherals | Link with page to peripheral information ]] | | [[ Peripherals | Link with page to peripheral information ]] |
| ==== Software ====
| | == Software == |
| [[ Operating_Systems_Options | Operating Systems ]] | | [[ Operating_Systems_Options | Operating Systems ]] |
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| [[ In-classroom_media_server | In-classroom Media Server ]] | | [[ In-classroom_media_server | In-classroom Media Server ]] |
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| ==== Logistics ====
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| [[ Shipping | Shipping details ]] | | [[ Shipping | Shipping details ]] |
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| [[ Customs | Customs details ]] | | [[ Customs | Customs details ]] |
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| | == Funding == |
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| [[ Grants | Grant Opportunities ]] | | [[ Grants | Grant Opportunities ]] |
