2008 Computer Shipment to Liberia and Ethiopia

March 2008 Computer Shipment to Liberia and Ethiopia

Thanks to the help of Iowa City residents and companies, 600 computers and 10,000 books were sent to Liberia and Ethiopia this March. The Regina Catholic Education Center, a school community focused on academic excellence and the Gospel message, donated eight grades worth of textbooks to students overseas. Area residents also contributed over $6,000 to send a cargo container holding the donations to Africa.

With the help of many volunteers, the computers and books were wrapped, organized, and packed into the cargo container. Dozens of students and residents gave their time and made the shipment a huge success as well as an enjoyable Saturday afternoon. The tremendous amount of outreach from the Iowa City community made the shipment to Africa ultimately possible.  

Thanks to the contributions of individuals and companies as well as the dedication of the volunteers in Iowa City, students in Liberia and Ethiopia now have access to technology and digital information like never before.

Many  Thanks! Our thanks to over 100 individuals and organizations who donated computers, software, books, and networking equipment.
We would like to thank all of the volunteers who put hundreds of hours testing, repairing, sorting, and packing computers. 
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  Without the support of the community and corporate philanthropy none of this would be possible!

 

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