Digital Pipeline started in 2004 as part of a Microsoft ICT in schools African Pathfinder project to test the feasibility of using refurbished computers to help technologically disadvantaged communities and build capacity for economic and educational development. Digital Pipeline later became an independently run not-for-profit organisation and now operates as a registered UK charity.
Computers 4 Africa is privileged to act as Project Managers and the Secretariat for Digital Pipeline. We have played a central role since its inception as a Microsoft project in 2004 through to its current status as an independent charity.
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Our staff have experience of working with Microsoft since 1997 and a long-term relationship of trust and confidence has developed over the years. This is based on proven delivery in-time and on-budget, the highest quality standards and transparent accountability.
Our expertise in PC refurbishing, international logistics, web design, database development, charity management and company secretarial services has helped make Digital Pipeline a success which is sending over 30,000 PCs to Africa. This success is very much to the credit of Microsoft, EDS, Remploy, RDC, ComputerAid and Digital-Links who are all excellent supporters and partners in this worthwhile project.
Digital Pipeline is the most advanced environmentally friendly and socially responsible option if you have more than 50 PCs to donate. A proportion of donated PCs are sold to pay for tracking and to create a fund for the end-of-life recycling of PCs in the recipient country.
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