Nearly 30 years after graduating from Bole Community School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Samson B. Wakjira never imagined that reconnecting with former classmates would lead to a project bringing new digital opportunities to the next generation of students. The idea began in a WhatsApp group where former classmates shared memories and eventually began asking a…

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World Computer Exchange (WCE) made a major impact in Puerto Rico this June, combining computer donations with hands-on technology education for local youth. Turning Donated Laptops into Opportunities World Computer Exchange received a generous donation of 850 laptops that came from a company in Puerto Rico. The donation was facilitated by Digitunity, a nonprofit that…

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Thanks to the generosity of one of the world’s largest companies, 125 new Apple MacBooks and HP laptops were donated through World Computer Exchange to CDI Chile, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding digital inclusion across Chile. The donation, valued at approximately $80,000, includes 46 high-performance HP EliteBooks and 79 Apple MacBook Pros, all in…

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When Saket first volunteered with World Computer Exchange, he wasn’t just looking for a service project, he was looking for a way to make a meaningful impact. A recent high school graduate from California’s East Bay, Saket was introduced to WCE through his father, who had volunteered with the organization several years earlier. Together, they…

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For nearly 25 years, Peter H. Hellmonds has been helping shape the vision of World Computer Exchange (WCE), combining his expertise in international business, development, and technology to expand educational opportunities around the globe. Peter’s career has taken him from studying international affairs at Georgetown University and Princeton University to pioneering digital development initiatives at…

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John Zabula believes technology can be a powerful tool for creating opportunity. As a technology founder, product manager, and senior software engineer based in Botswana, he has long focused his work on education, digital access, and youth empowerment. Through his company, Revisall, he develops educational technology tools that use AI and curriculum-aligned digital resources to…

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World Computer Exchange was recently featured in E-Scrap News, a national publication covering the electronics reuse and recycling industry, highlighting a powerful story of how donated technology is creating new opportunities for students around the world..The article, “Former USAID laptops find second life in classrooms,” is a unique collaboration between former employees of the United…

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At World Computer Exchange (WCE), creating access to technology sometimes means thinking beyond borders..When Everest Global reached out with a donation of surplus electronics located in Australia, we were excited about the opportunity, but faced a logistical challenge. Without an established presence or shipping network in Australia, WCE was unable to receive the equipment directly..Rather…

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In Solwezi, Zambia, 17-year-old Grace Kahilu is gaining new opportunities through World Computer Exchange’s Inspire Girls Coding Bootcamp. Before joining the program, Grace had limited exposure to technology and faced barriers that made it difficult to explore digital tools or continue learning independently. Today, she is building skills, confidence, and a new vision for her…

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In Luang Prabang, Laos, Friends Without A Border (FWAB) operates Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC), the only pediatric hospital in Northern Laos. Since opening in 2015, LFHC has provided free, high-quality care to tens of thousands of children each year, many from ruralcommunities where access to healthcare is extremely limited. To strengthen its growing…

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