UK Charity body donates computers to fight digital divide in Tanzania

A UK Charitable Organization, the Computer Aid International (CAI) recently donated over 1,500 computers to a wide range of not for profit organizations to help reduce poverty in Tanzania through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions. The organization’s program officer for East Africa region Mr. Benjamin Makai has issued an announcement requesting more local institutions dealing with education provision and community development sectors saying that, are eligible to apply for computer aid from his organization. According to him, Nairobi based organization was committed to bridging the digital divide between rich and poor countries through provision of high quality refurbished computers and their application in education and poverty reduction. The firm has shipped over 100,000 pieces of desktop computers to where they are most needed in more than 100 countries and out of the lot, over 1,500 pieces have been shipped to Tanzania. The recipient or the supporting partner will meet the costs of shipping only. Computer have of late proved useful tools that ensure farmers in rural areas have enough food to feed their families, it can access life saving health care and children receive education to develop skills that improves their job prospects. CAI develops partnerships with overseas institutions that provides training and technical support to beneficiaries. In order to ensure their recipient make the best use of the equipment, the firm continuously seek partners in Tanzania to help achieve these objectives.