Can mobile devices change the way we bring technology to kids?

At Kids on Computers,we bring computers to kids that have no access to technology. We’ve frequently debated the benefits of laptops vs tablets vs computers. I think the new devices coming out will soon lead us to phones … and they’ll change the world for kids in developing countries. Here …

Kids on Computers is officially a federal 501(c)(3) organization!

I got back from a business trip last month and was ecstatic to find a letter from the IRS saying that Kids on Computers is officially a US federal 501(c)(3) organization!!! It’s retroactive to February 25, 2009. (We have been a Colorado nonprofit since our start but this gives us …

Working on computers in Huajuapan over the weekend

Over the weekend, Hermes and some of his friends worked on the computers donated by “Caja Popular Mexicana”. From Hermes: Talking with Kees, another volunteer, we decided that the best way to use these computers is with LTSP. The computers are older and many don’t have a hard disk or …

Need your help to get computers to Mexico!

Would you like to help install computers in Mexico or Argentina? We are looking for volunteers to help set up several computer labs. No time? Consider helping out with money for shipping computers. With help from many of you,we set up our first computer lab in a disadvantaged elementary school …