Computers for the World (also known as C4W) was started in 1998 by Emerald City Rotary Club (Seattle), Garfield High School Interact Students, Rotarians, and technology teachers at Garfield High School in Seattle. Student participants are Rotaract and Interact members with technical, linguistic or leadership skills, and the determination to help those in need. Last year our program became a Rotary District 5030 Project. Just recently we have expanded the program to Ballard High School in Seattle, and are in the process of putting together a definitive arrangement for our program and its educational activities with Seattle Public School District. We have worked with many organizations to expand our programs. Organizations such as Group Health Cooperative, Microsoft, the Gates Foundation, Alaska Airlines, Boeing, United Airlines, Rotary Seattle Public Schools and many others have contributed to our program.

C4W creates a platform for exchange among people by supplying information technology to the international Community. With this platform, we provide for better learning, communication, and sharing of information and ideas that help people participate in the global community, while simultaneously letting students gain real world experiences in leadership, organization and international relations.

Computers for the World is a multi-location project that:

• Takes donated used technology, (computers and peripherals) and reconditions, upgrades and networks by c4w volunteers (mainly Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors).

• Delivers and installs those computers in areas-in-need, primarily in the International Community.

• Simultaneously provides an international multi-cultural experience to the volunteer participants.

• In addition too educational enrichment in technology, project management, project leadership and many interdisciplinary areas.