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From Layoffs to Lifelines: Former USAID Staff Donate Hundreds of Laptops to World Computer Exchange
When the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) laid off members of its global workforce, departing staff were told they could keep their government-issued laptops and smartphones. Rather than holding on to the devices, a group of former employees chose to turn a difficult moment into an opportunity to continue supporting international development. They…
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Inspire Girls – Nigeria: Expanding Access, Building Confidence in Tech
The Inspire Girls Initiative was created to address the limited access many girls have to digital skills, creative tools, and early exposure to technology. By offering hands-on learning experiences, the program aims to build confidence, spark curiosity, and empower girls to see themselves as creators not consumers of technology. From June to December 2025, Cohort…
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Computers Strengthen Nursing Education and Healthcare in Nigeria
Computers Strengthen Nursing Education and Healthcare in NigeriaWorld Computer Exchange recently shipped 150 computers to the Ministry of Mercy Inc. in Kogi State, Nigeria, supporting a growing network of education and healthcare programs serving vulnerable communities. The majority of the computers will be used by students at the organization’s College of Nursing and Midwifery, where…
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Finalist Top 50 educator: Misheck Mutuzana
We’re proud to celebrate Misheck, a dedicated educator and leader in World Computer Exchange supported programs, who has been named one of the Top 50 finalists for the 2026 GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize, an initiative of the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO. This prestigious international award recognizes exceptional teachers who are transforming lives…
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Opening Doors to Digital Access with Jou Nouvo in Bon Repos, Haiti
In Bon Repos, Haiti, access to technology remains extremely limited. Many children and families do not have electricity at home, and owning a computer or accessing the internet is often out of reach. These barriers make it difficult for students to keep up with schoolwork and for community organizations to offer engaging, technology-supported programs. Jou…
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A Donor’s Story: Phil Lynes
Phil Lynes On Why He Gives Phil Lynes, one of our longtime volunteers, wrote a meaningful story on his experiences with World Computer Exchange that captures the spirit of what we do and the impact our mission has on those who support it. “Every year as Christmas approaches I give some thought to what charities…
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The Franklin Chapter: A New Generation of Volunteers Empowering Change
In Franklin, Massachusetts, one student turned a passion for technology into a movement. After volunteering with World Computer Exchange, he discovered a love for repairing laptops and saw the impact technology could have on students around the world. “After a few sessions, I was hooked,” he shared. “I wanted others in my community to experience…
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WCE Joins The Fixers and Bluemind Foundation to Expand Mental Health Access in Togo
World Computer Exchange is proud to support The Fixers and the Bluemind Foundation in their joint effort to expand access to mental health care in Lomé, Togo. The Fixers is an international documentary series airing on BYUTV in the U.S. and Discovery International worldwide, reaching more than 65 million homes. Each episode follows a team…
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The Philadelphia Chapter Leader Spotlight
One of our main purposes at WCE is to inspire American high school students to develop technology and leadership skills through work in our Chapters and Refurbishing Clubs. Our Chapter leaders are a significant part of who we are and what we accomplish. Sebastian Francis, a senior at Cape Elizabeth High School in Cape Elizabeth,…
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Help Bring Digital Healthcare to Litein Hospital in Kenya
In 2024, Friends of Litein, a nonprofit supporting AIC Litein Hospital in rural Kenya, partnered with World Computer Exchange (WCE) to launch this initiative. The plan is to digitize the hospital’s outdated paper records through a modern Hospital Information Management System (HIMS). With over 150 refurbished laptops provided by WCE, the hospital has begun implementing…
