Lukol Directory: Computers: Organizations: Non-Profit

Community IT Innovators - C.I.T.I.
Offers Web, database, network and technology support for nonprofits. Includes portfolio, testimonials, resources, directions and employment opportunities.
http://www.citidc.com

Internet Education Foundation
The IEF lobbies the US Congress on issues involving the Internet including access, censorship, education. This group also is responsible for GetNetWise, a site devoted to information on Web safety for kids. Links to other organizations under Board Members.
http://www.neted.org/

Computers For Charities
Computers for Charities operates educational projects in schools to vocational projects in Prisons. Computers are recycled, used or sold to for fundraising.
http://www.computersforcharities.co.uk

Public Technology, Inc.
Non-profit technology research and development organization representing local governments.
http://www.pti.nw.dc.us/

Central Valley Digital Network
The digital network provides provides access, resources, and assists in building the technology infrastructure of selected organizations and agencies.
http://www.greatvalley.org/cvdn

Networks And Development Foundation
A non-governmental organization dedicated to the dissemination of new information and communication technologies (NICT) in developing countries, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean.
http://www.funredes.org/

The Computer Technology Documentation Project
A group of volunteers working to provide documentation for learning and reference for various technologies. Also this organization helps to make technical educational materials available to those who cannot afford it.
http://www.comptechdoc.org/

Sibelius Road Web Academy
A web academy developed to help improve ICT and key skills in a modern computer facility in Hull, funded by the EC and Sydneysmith School to provide training for all within the local community.
http://www.sydneysmith.hull.sch.uk/webacad...

Progressive Technology Project
Seeks to raise the scope and scale of technology resources available to grassroots organizations working for progressive social change.
http://www.progressivetech.org/

First Baptist Church Computer C.A.F.E.
An organization that seeks to spread technological knowledge and empowerment to church members and the community through technology training.
http://fchurch.org/cafe/index.shtml

Air-Stream
A nonprofit organization formed to enable creation of a wireless community network in Adelaide (South Australia) and provides members with the capability to use video conferencing, computer support and file sharing.
http://www.air-stream.org/

Alliance for Community Technology (ACT)
A strategic partnership between the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and the University of Michigan through its new School of Information. The mission of the ACT is to lead in advancing the use of computing and communication technology globally to serve people (to help people help themselves) through community serving organizations.
http://www.communitytechnology.org/

Geeks Without Borders
A nonprofit that provides recycled computers, training and tech-support to educators, community leaders and medical personnel.
http://www.gwob.org

Romania Virtuala
A non-profit virtual organization whose main purpose is to propagate the use of the internet throughout Romania and Romanian speaking communities.
http://www.RomaniaVirtuala.org/

Campus-Community-Corporate Partnership
Consortium of organizations provides computer access and training to the community. Includes mission and partners.
http://www.topcattech.org/cccpartnership/

FreeCycle Computers
A non profit organization that accepts donated computers, refurbishes them and gives them to low income families.
http://www.freecycle-computers.4t.com

California Technological Care
An organization dedicated to combating computer illiteracy and bridging the digital divide. Computer learning centers are provided to California communities.
http://www.filamcenter.com/CTC/

OverDriven Performance
A non-profit programming organization of students who's goal is to make games that will help impact lives.
http://myhome.naver.com/pfmc_dj/ODpfmc.htm

National Urban Technology Center
Focused on providing technology access and education for youth and adults in underserved communities, this nonprofit promotes learning, academic performance, and workforce preparation.
http://urbantech.org/

Technology for Churches
Online resource for finding ways to use technology for church services. A Technology and media guide for churches.
http://www.markwshead.com/technology/forCh...

CompuMentor
A nonprofit technical assistance group helping volunteers, schools, and nonprofits work together to solve computer problems. Information about the services for volunteers, nonprofits, and schools.
http://www.compumentor.org/

Computer Angels Inc.
A volunteer organization which aims to make technology accessible promoting and encouraging computer literacy throughout the community in West Australian to make practical use of information and communications technologies.
http://www.computerangels.org.au/

Confluence
Confluence provides technology support services exclusively to nonprofit organizations.
http://www.confluencecorp.com

National Cristina Foundation
Charitable organization that directs donations of used and surplus computer technology to non profits and public agencies throughout the United States and globally.
http://www.cristina.org/

TecsChange - Technology for Social Change
Provides recycled computers, skilled volunteers, and training to nonprofit groups in Boston.
http://www.tecschange.org/

CLUE Linux Centre
Established by the Canadian Linux Users' Exchange (CLUE), the CLUE Linux Centre is the world's first permanent Linux centre. A nonprofit, community organization, it provides computers to students and is a showcase and research centre for all things Linux.
http://www.linux.ca/centre/

Technology Access Foundation
A nonprofit organization that works with both youth and adults in computer training.
http://www.techaccess.org

National Technology Recycling Project
A nonprofit that promotes technology recycling, education and protecting the environment. Also includes resources for nonprofits, computer recycling organizations and computer tips.
http://www.ntrp.org

Computer Researchers Association in the Philippines
The CRAP Organization is a non-profit organization that provides training programs and educational activities powered by Computer Generalist students in different schools and places.
http://www.angelfire.com/or3/crap_organiza...

PC4 Explorers
A California nonprofit that provides inner-city children and their families with computers and training to improve their educational opportunities.
http://www.pc4explorers.org/

World Summit Award
The World Summit on the Information Society, recognizing creative use of interactive digital media in content and diversity.
http://www.wsis-award.org/

ONE/Northwest - Online Networking for The Environment
ONE/Northwest is a non-profit supporting the environment and grass roots organizations through the use of technology.
http://www.onenw.org

Another Byte
Computer recycling, education and reuse for nonprofits. Online discussions on social and environmental issues around recycling. Building a network of non-profit recyclers, donors, volunteers, and others.
http://www.recycles.org/

Computer Aid
Recycles unwanted computers from Britain for use in schools and community organisations in developing countries. Based in Finsbury Park, North London.
http://www.computer-aid.org/

2M Center
The 2M Center is a technology and cultural center whose aim is to educate and strengthen neighborhoods through technology with a focus on youth and families. Addressing digital divide issues through creative youth programming, advocacy and training.
http://www.2mcenter.org

Teaming for Technology
Technology resources for nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region, including a directory of technology service providers.
http://www.uwsepa.org/team4tech

Sustain IT
A non profit research centre that conducts research on, and provides best practice examples of using technology for sustainable development in communities.
http://www.sustainit.org/

TechFoundation
Technology philanthropy for nonprofits. Grant information, IT seminars, discount software and other resources aimed at bridging the digital divide for nonprofits.
http://www.techfoundation.org

Center for Computer Redistribution, Inc.
A nonprofit volunteer organization refurbishing donated personal computers to be given away free to persons disabled or disadvantaged. Working to improve their quality of life by utilizing technological resources of the community.
http://www.freepcs.org/

NPower
A resource which offers computer training and technology consulting services to the non-profit community of Seattle and the Puget Sound region.
http://www.npower.org/

Linux-Aktivaattori
A Finnish based non-profit aimed at promoting the use of Linux at home and work through organizing various events.
http://www.linux-aktivaattori.org

Computers In Our Future
a project of community technology centers aimed to increase access to computer technology, teach marketable skills to area youth and enhance job placement opportunities.
http://www.cctpg.org/ciof/

Community Technology Foundation of California
Social justice, equity, and access through community technology and diverse social change initiatives in underserved communities.
http://www.zerodivide.org

Alliance for Public Technology
A coalition of public interest groups and individuals whose goal is to foster broad access to affordable, usable information, communication services and technology for disadvantaged communities.
http://www.apt.org

Association For Community Networking
Non-profit corporation dedicated to fostering and supporting the community based creation and provision of appropriate technology services. Includes resources, services, members, broadband information, and conference schedule.
http://www.afcn.org/

Digital Links International - IT For Development
A charity that provides affordable access to technology for people in developing countries through the responsible recycling of computer hardware and training.
http://www.digital-links.org

Digital Partners India
A non profit institution that uses the digital society to improve the quality of life of others. These programs include an e-health initiative, social venture fund, and social entreprenuership.
http://www.dpindia.org

Digital Promise
Digital Promise is a non-profit dedicated to promoting and expanding access to computer technology in low-income housing communities.
http://www.digital-promise.org

CompuCorps Mentoring
A not-for-profit that recruits technical volunteers to help nonprofits with their computers or the internet. Program information, project examples, signup information.
http://www.compucorps.org

FamilyNet International Inc.
A resource for independent Baptist Churches. A BBS resource, internet access and utilities. Free Bible correspondence courses are offered in addition to other online services.
http://www.familynet-international.org

San Diego Futures Foundation
The San Diego Futures Foundation provides computer technology and services to nonprofit organizations and schools to help bridge the digital divide in San Diego County.
http://www.sdfutures.org

Free Geek
Non-profit community organization providing free computers and education to those in need through the reuse and recycling of old computers.
http://www.freegeek.org/

Southern Maryland Applied Research and Technology Consortium, Inc. (SMARTCO)
Recycles and donates computer equipment to those without means to afford them.
http://www.smartco.org/

Empowerment Through Learning Information Technology
eLIT is a non profit organization that teaches basic computing skills to socially  and economically disadvantaged women and children.
http://www.elitonline.org/

Foundation IWith.org
This foundation utilizes information technologies as a tool to aid progress and development in various countries. Some examples are to bring education to remote locations, expand and enhance medical resources and research capacity.
http://www.iwith.org/en/

Computers Assisting People Inc.
Volunteers take in donated computer equipment and refurbish it to make useful, working systems that are given away to nonprofit organizations in the Cleveland area.
http://www.capinc.org/

Digital Sisters
A technology social service agency focused on promoting and providing technology education and enrichment for young girls and women who are traditionally underserved. Providing programs including financial literacy, parenting, basics of self sufficiency.
http://www.digital-sistas.org

Athena Alliance
An organization dedicated to public education on the emerging global information economy. Deals with challenges posed by technology on the problems of communities-left-behind and at risk through workshops, research activities, publications, reports and public education activities.
http://www.athenaalliance.org/

Community Technology Center Network
A national association of more than 1000 diverse community technology centers. CTCNet helps its members enhance their services by providing technical assistance and facilitating collaborative relationships at the grassroots level.
http://www.ctcnet.org/


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