Device Donation Project

Overview

The Device Donation Project is one of the core project under the Digital Inclusion & Literacy Project of Future Bridge Tech Foundation (FBTF). The project seeks to bridge the technology access gap by providing refurbished or newly donated digital devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones and assistive technologies to underserved learners, schools, and community centers. By connecting donors and beneficiaries, FBTF ensures that technology becomes a tool for empowerment, learning and opportunity rather than a barrier caused by financial limitations.

Objectives

·        Promote equitable access to digital devices among students, women and underserved communities.

·        Enhance digital learning and online participation through device ownership.

·        Encourage corporate and individual social responsibility in technology donation.

·        Reduce electronic waste through responsible collection and refurbishment of used devices.

·        Strengthen partnerships between donors, local schools and digital inclusion advocates.

Program Components

Device Collection: Devices are sourced from individuals, corporate bodies, tech companies and institutions willing to donate new or used gadgets.

Refurbishment & Quality Check: Devices are examined, cleaned, and restored by FBTF’s technical volunteers to ensure functionality and safety before redistribution.

Beneficiary Identification: Schools, youth groups and individuals in marginalized areas are identified through community surveys and partner networks.

Distribution & Training: Each donation event includes a short training session to help recipients use their devices effectively for learning, business or personal development.

Monitoring & Follow-up: The Foundation periodically evaluates how devices are being used to ensure sustainability and impact.

Management and Volunteer Involvement

The Device Donation Project is volunteer-driven. Volunteers play a central role in collecting and cataloging donated devices, conducting basic repairs, cleaning, and software installation, assisting with logistics and distribution during donation events and offering mentorship and user support to beneficiaries. A Project Coordinator oversees planning, partnerships and reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Eligibility Criteria

·        Be a student, teacher or community learner in a low-income or underserved area.

·        Demonstrate a genuine need for a device to support education, training or small business.

·        Be actively involved in a learning or skill development initiative.

·        Provide basic identification and where applicable, a letter of support from a recognized institution or local authority.

Selection Process

1.     Application: Interested individuals or institutions complete a brief online or paper-based application form.

2.     Screening: Applications are reviewed by the Project Committee to verify eligibility and need.

3.     Shortlisting: Priority is given to female learners, persons with disabilities and schools in remote communities.

4.     Distribution: Selected beneficiaries are invited to receive devices during organized outreach events.

Benefits to Participants

·        Access to personal or shared digital learning devices.

·        Improved digital literacy and academic performance.

·        Opportunities to participate in online courses, digital skill training and remote work.

·        Reduced financial burden on families and schools.

·        Inclusion in FBTF’s digital empowerment community.

Partnership and Sustainability

FBTF collaborates with tech companies for large-scale device donations, repair and recycling firms for refurbishment support, and educational institutions and NGOs to identify beneficiaries. The Foundation promotes sustainable e-waste management practices, ensuring that unusable devices are recycled responsibly.

Expected Impact

·        Enhanced digital inclusion and learning access across communities.

·        Reduction in digital inequality among youth and women.

·        Strengthened community engagement in technology-driven development.

·        Contribution to environmental sustainability through recycling and reuse.