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Who we are

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.

History

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Partners

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.

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.

See a list of our partners at Kids On Computers Partners

People involved

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. Meet our volunteers

What we're doing

Kids on Computers sets up computers in disadvantaged schools - schools where kids have no access to technology.

Existing Labs

  • Escuela Ricardo Flores Magon, San Marcos Arteaga, Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Escuela Manuel Gonzalez Gatica, Saucitlan de Morelos, Oaxaca, Mexico
  • "18 de Marzo", Huajuapan de Leon, Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Colegio Britanico sección Primeria, Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico
  • CAM 27, a school for kids with disabilities, Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Virreyes Rugby Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Labs in progress

  • India
  • Monterey
  • Huajuapan
  • Zambia

Criteria for new schools

We get many requests for new schools. Here's the criteria we use when picking a new one.

How you can help

Why we need your help

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How to volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact us via email at: volunteer AT kidsoncomputers DOT org

How to become a partner

If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact us via email at: volunteer AT kidsoncomputers DOT org

Cash donations

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. Please visit our donation page to make your donation.

Hardware donation info

If you are interested in donating computers, parts or money, you can contact us via email at: donations AT kidsoncomputers DOT org

Mailing-list sign up

Please visit our [www.kidsoncomputers.org | insert mailing list link ] to join our mailing-list and get involved

Skills needed

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.

What we've learned

Hardware

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Software

Operating Systems

Software Packages

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Installation Guides

Logistics

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Grant Opportunities