Organization
Organization may refer to any of the following:
1. In general, organization refers to grouping and rearranging files or other objects on a computer. More specifically, it involves putting them in a logical order. For example, if you have thousands of pictures, you may organize them by the date and time they were taken.
2. With computer hardware, organization refers to understanding the components of a desktop or laptop computer, and how they are laid out and work together as a unit.
3. A computer organization is a collection of people working for a common purpose. The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is an example of a computer-related organization.
An organization's website often has the .org as a TLD (top-level domain) in the United States or .org.uk in Europe.
Computer organizations
The following list of computer charities and organizations is sorted alphabetically with a brief overview of each and a link to their website.
Information about computer recycling and donations is found on our computer disposal and recycling page.
Digital Wish
Digital Wish is a non-profit founded by Heather Chirtea in 2006 that develops online tools and promotions to empower teachers by getting technology for their classrooms to enhance learning.
Ecma
Ecma is a non-profit organization dedicated to the standardization of Information and Communication Technology Systems.
Free Geek
Free Geek is a non-profit organization that was founded by Oso Martin in 2000. Its mission is to sustainably reuse technology and enable digital access and education.
Geekcorps
Geekcorps is a non-profit organization that was started in 2000 by Ethan Zuckerman and Elisa Korentayer. Geekcorps sends qualified people with technical skills to developing countries to assist with computer infrastructure.
Geekcorps' website (as of 2023, no longer available)
Geeks Without Bounds
GWOB (Geeks Without Bounds) is a humanitarian organization founded on October 10, 2010, by Johnny Higgins and Willow Brugh. Today, Geeks Without Bounds is a collection of technologists who work on improving access to technology.
GWOB website (as of 2023, no longer available)
Girls Who Code
GWC or Girls Who Code is an international non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Reshma Saujani that assists and increases how many women are involved in computer science.
ICVolunteers
ICVolunteers is an international non-profit organization founded in 1997 that specializes in the field of cyber-volunteering in the areas of ICTs (information and communication technologies).
Inveneo
Inveneo is a non-profit organization that helps connect those who most need it in over 31 countries.
OWASP
OWASP (Open Worldwide Application Security Project) is a nonprofit foundation that works to improve the security of software through its community-led open source software projects.
PCs for People
PCs for People is a national non-profit social enterprise founded in 1998 that helps get low-cost computers and Internet to non-profits and low-income homes.
TechSoup
Originally founded in 1987 as CompuMentor, TechSoup is a non-profit international network of NGOs (non-governmental organizations) that offer technical support and tools to other non-profits.
World Computer Exchange
The WCE (World Computer Exchange) is a non-profit organization founded by Timothy Anderson in 1999. The organization's mission is to reduce the digital divide for youth in developing countries. To help with technology needs, the WCE created its eCorps initiative, which connects those with the necessary skills that are traveling to places in need of technical skills. So far, the WCE has brought together over five million youth around the world.
World Computer Exchange website
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