Recycled Laptops go to a good cause

Some time back some of my clients very generously donated their obsolete laptops to me for recycling and forwarding to a worthy cause.

These used to go to Uganda to be used by micro-businesses in small villages without power (hence the need for laptops with batteries).

Unfortunately the logistics of getting laptops to Uganda has become a problem. Suffice to say the laptops needed to find alternate worthy recipients.

Last week I heard back from Helen, my friend who does the hard work of getting the laptops to a recipient. Here's what she told me...

Hi Dave,
Finally found some very grateful recipients!

There is a place in the Hunter Valley called Heal for Life....for survivors of childhood abuse and trauma.
www.healforlife.com.au

I took the laptops there last week and they were gratefully received! Because of the nature of the people's histories, they were not keen to have photo's taken, but nevertheless the recipients were very blessed to be given a laptop. As you can imagine, earning money to pay for computers with a background of abuse is very challenging for some. Keep in mind, 85% of people in mental hospitals have suffered some form of childhood abuse and trauma.

So basically your donations have given these beautiful people a leg-up on their journey towards a brighter and healthier future.

Many thanks Dave, to you, and your donors.
....
Cheers,
Helen

Great news I am sure you'll agree. Local recipients helps with the global carbon footprint of the laptops life too. :-)