Geeks Without Borders
Encyclopedia
Geeks Without Borders is a non-governmental organization
which donates computer
s and related technology
to areas in need around the world.
, in the United States
.
The organization was founded in October 2002, and granted IRS 501(c)3 non-profit status by the IRS
in April 2003. Geeks Without Borders is incorporated in Oregon
as a public-benefit corporation and is an all-volunteer organization, with no paid staff.
s typically consist of several computers which are configured and networked together before deployment to the field.
Some donated equipment is delivered directly to the field by Geeks Without Borders volunteers. Geeks Without Borders also delivers donations to partner organizations for field deployment.
Geeks Without Borders also supports and maintains all computer systems that they deliver.
and Central America
, with a secondary focus on donations to Africa
. In recent years, they have also donated to several organizations within the United States.
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
which donates computer
Computer
A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem...
s and related technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
to areas in need around the world.
History
Geeks Without Borders is based in Eugene, OregonEugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
The organization was founded in October 2002, and granted IRS 501(c)3 non-profit status by the IRS
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service is the revenue service of the United States federal government. The agency is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, and is under the immediate direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue...
in April 2003. Geeks Without Borders is incorporated in Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
as a public-benefit corporation and is an all-volunteer organization, with no paid staff.
Types of Donations
DonationDonation
A donation is a gift given by physical or legal persons, typically for charitable purposes and/or to benefit a cause. A donation may take various forms, including cash, services, new or used goods including clothing, toys, food, and vehicles...
s typically consist of several computers which are configured and networked together before deployment to the field.
Some donated equipment is delivered directly to the field by Geeks Without Borders volunteers. Geeks Without Borders also delivers donations to partner organizations for field deployment.
Geeks Without Borders also supports and maintains all computer systems that they deliver.
Areas of Assistance
Since 2003 the group has focused on MexicoMexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
, with a secondary focus on donations to Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
. In recent years, they have also donated to several organizations within the United States.