tested and refurbished by Computer Aid’s team of
expert volunteers at London workshop before being
sent for reuse in agriculture, health, and education
projects across UK, Africa and Latin America.
GlobalGiving
GlobalGiving is an online fundraising platform that
gives nonprofits anywhere in the world a chance
to raise the money that they need to improve
their communities. GlobalGiving approves online
applications from NGOs four times per year; vetted
and approved nonprofits can post projects on the
website and are eligible to collect donations from
individuals and GlobalGiving’s corporate partners.
GlobalGiving provides nonprofits tools, training, and
one-on-one support to help organizations fundraise
online. Nonprofits benefit from credibility and
visibility from GlobalGiving’s promotional support,
along with matching funds and incentive prizes during
GlobalGiving campaigns. www.globalgiving.org
To find out how you can get your organization featured
on GlobalGiving, visit www.globalgiving.org/non-profits
A full kit costs £50, which includes a base unit,
15/17” TFT monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables, USB,
CD or DVD drives and network interface card
www.computeraid.org
Application form: www.computeraid.org/enquire.asp
InterConnection
U.S.-based organization that provides used,
refurbished computers to schools and non-profit
organizations around the world. Organizations
receiving computers are responsible for per-unit
fees and shipping and must have locally available IT
training and support programs. Minimum order is 18
computers.
Greater Good South Africa
Brings NGOs and donors in South Africa together
through their website. Only South African
organizations are eligible to participate.
www.myggsa.co.za
www.interconnection.org
For details on costs and how to apply: interconnection.
org/store
Givology
Partners with international and community-based
groups working in education to raise money to
sponsor students and support schools.
www.givology.org
For information about how to become a partner:
www.givology.org/partnerships
InterConnection also provides free website design for
nonprofits in developing countries using web design
volunteers, as well as free website hosting and email.
They have designed websites in English, French,
and Spanish.
To learn more: interconnection.org/how_we_help.php
Kiva
Kiva is a highly popular online lending system that
links entrepreneurs in the developing world with
people who are willing to give them small loans,
called “social investors.” Funds are given through
microfinance institutions and not directly to
individual businesspeople or NGOs.
www.kiva.org/home
ONLINE GIVING WEBSITES
These are online mechanisms that bring together
NGOs from developing countries with individuals
interested in giving donations and getting involved
with their causes. These sites feature projects by
their NGO partners and accept online donations
by credit card or the PayPal system, then collect and
forward the gifts to their partners. Partners usually
provide photos and other information about their
organizations and programs as well as regular updates
on their progress.
To learn the requirements for microfinance
institutions to join