Sources of Hardware and Software
A variety of organizations support NPOs' acquisition of technology, either hardware or software software.
Certain NPOs (for example Free Geek or Nonprofit Technology Resources) support local NPOs with discounted refurbished personal computers.
In the United States and Canada, a web-based membership association that provides non-profit organizations with discounts on products and services, including technology providers, is Non-Profit Purchasing Group.
TechSoup Global is a worldwide civil-society network operating in 50 countries. It builds both global and local IT capacity by providing technology product donations, data services, and access to technical support. Charities, NGOs, and nonprofits can access technology donations through the TechSoup Global website (and in the U.S. through TechSoup.org).
For developing areas or nations, technology may be available from organizations mentioned in Computer technology for developing areas.
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