Connect-Ed

We grew up in ordinary families, studied in simple regional schools. Some of our relatives do not have access to computers and limited opportunities for teaching their children remotely. We remember well this long-awaited moment - the purchase of the first computer. First internet access. We believe that if then our relatives did not provide us with a computer, everything would have turned out a little differently. In recent years, we often pass our old equipment and smartphones on to our younger relatives, because not everyone has the opportunity to buy it. When we were locked at home during quarantine, we came to the conclusion that those who have a separate study/work room, computer, smartphone and stable Internet are indeed privileged. We also learned that 300,000 children have no opportunity to learn. This is a huge number of schoolchildren who will lag behind in the program from their peers who are more fortunate.

We launched the Connect-Ed initiative with only one big goal - to help those less fortunate than us. Unfortunately, to this day it is a privilege to have a computer, a smartphone, and access to quality education. We want every child to have such opportunities.

We often think about this. Until there is a steady stream of donations from companies and the public, all work can be supported by the efforts of volunteers. If there are monthly donations, even 1,000 tenge from 10 people, this will allow maintaining the hosting of the platform and covering part of the volunteers` transportation costs. We are happy to partner with companies, both large and small, to help school children in need with distance learning while safely discarding computers, tablets and phones.

We report to each donor on the funds spent. Many of those who donated their equipment or transferred money are our friends and acquaintances who are sure that everything will reach the final addressee - the child. You can see all the statistics - hundreds of people have already contributed and trust us.

If you are from a needy family that does not have the opportunity to purchase a computer for your child at your own expense, then you need to go to the website of our partner - the Mutual Help Center - helpcenter.life. Fill out an application and after processing it, the partners provide us with a list of families. Then, on a first-come, first-served basis, and as the equipment arrives, we send it by courier service.

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