How Can I Help?

You can support ITSAs mission to create positive lives in Africa in the following ways:

• Donating IT Equipment
• Sponsorship and Funding
• Volunteering
• School Linking Programme

For further information, please visit How You Can Help section of this website.

What are the minimum acceptable specifications for computer and laptop donations to ITSA?

• Pentium III processor
• 450 Mhz processor speed
• 64Mb of Ram
• 4Gb hard drive
• Monitors (screens) should be 15-17 inches
• All items should be in working order

What other IT equipment do you accept?

• We will gratefully receive any accompanying modems, mice, keyboards, cables, power leads, memory, hubs, switches, network cards, other peripheral parts and any educational CDs
• We gladly accept working laser desktop printers, provided they are accompanied by power adaptors
• We cannot accept inkjet printers and printers that are broken
• We dont accept telephone equipment, dot matrix printers, photocopiers, projectors or fax machines

Are you compliant with the WEEE legislation?

Yes, we are fully compliant with the EU WEEE Directive which encourages re-use of equipment over recycling.

Are there any costs involved?

• ITSA does not charge for receipt of IT equipment but any monetary donations are always gratefully received
• ITSA encourages computer donors to cover the cost of delivery to our warehouse in Cheltenham

Do you accept deliveries?

Yes, we accept deliveries to our Cheltenham warehouse. Please call to book delivery in advance: 01242 228800.

Can I find out who my computer benefits?

Yes, ITSA can provide details about the recipients of your IT equipment in Africa.

What happens to the computers at end-of-life in Africa?

In Africa we work with Desco Electronic Recyclers to collect the computers at the end of their working life and recycle all the different parts separately. Desco are committed to storing and processing electronic waste in an environmentally friendly manner.

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