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We set up ready-to-use computer rooms with all the necessary equipment such as computers, printers and so on
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We train local teachers in different levels of computer literacy who can then transmit these skills to students
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The computer rooms are the first step in empowering people to become self-sufficient in using computers
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These rooms are in Cameron, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Cuba and other countries we work in
OUR SERVICES
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We create awareness about e-waste, the digital divide and the benefits of reuse
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We set up information kiosks in educational institutions and at relevant events in Montreal and elsewhere in Quebec
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We offer creative workshops in making jewellery and decorative objects with discarded electronic partsonents
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The goal of the learning centres is sharing knowledge and facilitating community development with the help of ICTs
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Once computer literate, an individual can access information and share knowledge
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Our two learning centers are Cameroon and Haiti
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This project was executed with the support of the International Organization of the Francophonie
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Learn more about the learning centers
Local: We offer the opportunity to intern in our Montreal office in the following areas:
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Maintenance & computer repair
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Communication and promotion
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Social networking
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Fundraising
International: internships through Micro-Recyc with our partner organizations in Burkina Faso, Cameroo &, Haiti (more information in French)
In the past we also offered some internships through Québec Sans Frontiers (Quebec Without Borders)
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Solidarity journeys are open to adults who want to support our partner organizations in developing countries
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The possible destinations are Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Haiti
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You decide how much time you want to spend there
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Combine solidarity work with the pleasures of travel; discover the beauty of these regions, their cuisine and local culture
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Contact us for is you're intersted
COLLECTION
COMPUTER ROOMS
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
LEARNING
CENTRES
INTERSHIPS
SOLIDARITY
JOURNEYS
Operating from Montreal, we collect and refurbish donated IT equipment, send it to developing countries and do public education on e-waste in Quebec, Canada. We provide computers to educational institutions and establish Learning Centres.
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We collect a set of computers from your office or home
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People bring their computers to our office at 7000 Park Avenue (ave. du Parc), office 310 in Montreal (Monday to Friday; 9 am to 5 pm)
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We also collect them at information kiosks in Montreal and certain collection points in the province of Quebec