“At SLCF, our mission is to close the digital gap by harnessing technology to address challenges in an environmentally sustainable way. We are committed to the belief that digital tools can create opportunities and enhance lives.”
-Al Saccoh, Director SLCF
Sierra Leone Children’s Funds (SLCF) empowers children and young adults by enhancing their computer and technology literacy, helping them reach their full potential.
- Complete Wipeout of Personal Data
- Certification for Your Peace of Mind
Before receiving a laptop from SL Children’s Fund, I had never used a computer. Now, I can research, do my schoolwork, and dream of a career in technology!
Our school now has internet access, and students are learning coding. This was impossible before!
FAQ
Sierra Leone Children’s Fund is a registered 501c3 status with the IRS. The EIN is 87-2236836
We provide expert, certified, and secure hard drive destruction services to donors, ensuring data security and compliance. Providing certification proof of data destruction
Our team of professionals follows the industry standard DoD, NASA, NAID, & NIST compliant data destruction methods to ensure your data is completely erased and storage devices destroyed, right on your premises.
Donations received by Sierra Leone children are processed, data wiped, refurbished and then sold. Revenue from sales is given to selected charities.
Almost all six-year-old and newer working computers can be upgraded to do the six things most people do with computers: Internet browsing, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and finances. We often install bigger hard drives, more RAM, updated operating systems etc. for computers going to nonprofits, individuals and schools. Up to three-year-old working computers are generally useful as-is.
Yes! We encourage public participation by accepting individual donations, including one-off contributions from people. Additionally, we help in meeting your fundraising goals and raising awareness for our cause.
Only reusable laptops, phones and tablets can be converted into funds for charities. In general, functional devices that are less than seven years old have reuse value and are accepted for donations. Please recycle non-functional devices locally.
All computers are donated by a variety of companies and organisations which means we process and distribute a mixture of brands. We can guarantee all computers meet the following minimum specs:
Less than 7 years old upon donation
All computers and devices are fully tested and refurbished to the same high-quality standard – including a comprehensive wipe of all data that is on or has been stored on the device.
It’s important to note that any device or computer which cannot be fixed or repurposed for supply to non-profits is stripped for parts and recycled sustainably and safely.
Yes, Sierra Leone Children’s Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. We email donors a tax receipt for each donation.
Yes. Individuals and businesses can both request a tax-exemption letter. In addition, businesses will receive an impact report detailing how their devices are making a difference for the community and environment.