Partner NGOs

Australia : Connecting Up Australia

DonorTecDonorTec is operated by Connecting Up Australia and was launched in partnership with TechSoup in 2007. Connecting Up Australia has been operating as an NGO in Adelaide, South Australia, since 1981, providing community service and events information to NGOs on a local level, as well as technology information services to NGOs nationally. The TechSoup program was launched in January 2007 and was the pilot country in the region.

Belgium : SOCIALware

Socialware

SOCIALware, the IT donation programme of Socialware ASBL, operates and distributes appropriate technology to non profits in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, providing advice, management and solutions at “social” prices. The Belgium donation program was one of the original pilot countries and was launched in July 2006.

Botswana : SANGONeT

SANGONeTThe SANGOTeCH programme in Botswana, administered by SANGONeT/NGO Pulse and with the endorsement of BOCONGO, aims to assist NGOs in Botswana by providing software for very low fees in conjunction with ICT donor partners, as well as by supporting NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and infrastructure.

 

Canada : TechSoup Canada

TechSoup Canada is a collaborative effort by the Centre for Social Innovation, TechSoup Global, and the Information Technology Association of Canada. This initiative was made possible by a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

As the local partner of TechSoup Global, TechSoup Canada provides Canadian charities, nonprofits and libraries--with a unique mix of technology resources, learning content, and community support--through relationships with 25 leading technology donor partners.

Chile : Committee for the Democratization of Information Technology

DonaTec is the donation programme operated by CDI Chile.  The Committee for the Democratization of Information Technology (CDI) was founded in Brazil in 1995 by Rodrigo Baggio. It is now present in 8 South American countries, with the mission to promote the social inclusion of low-income communities by using Information and Communication Technologies as tools for building and exercising Citizen’s Rights. CDI launched the TechSoup program in November 2007.

France : Ateliers du Bocage

AdB AdB Solidatech is operated by Ateliers du Bocage (AdB), the social economy branch of Emmaüs FranceAdB focuses on job creation in the field of recycling D3E (e-waste, recycling and reuse). AdB advocates for the reuse of equipment and facilitates access to computer hardware for individuals and NGOs. Through these objectives, AdB’s aim is to reduce the digital divide while supporting the social integration of individuals and associations.

Germany : Stiftungzentrum

Stifter-helfen.deStifter-helfen.de - IT for Nonprofits is the IT donation project of Stiftungzentrum Stifter für Stifter, a charitable foundation center that offers support and service to foundations and donors. The project was launched in October 2008 and distributes IT donations to nonprofits in Germany.

Hong Kong : Hong Kong Council of Social Service

TechDonation is operated by The Hong Kong Council of Social Services (HKCSS), and was launched in partnership with TechSoup in December 2007. HKCSS was established in 1947, with clear vision and professional expertise, non-governmental welfare agencies committed to sustain and develop social welfare in Hong Kong. HKCSS has grown since then to become an umbrella organization of over 340 Agency Members, that provide over 90% of the social welfare services for those in need through their 3,000 service units all over Hong Kong.

Hungary : Nonprofit Information and Training Centre Foundation

CivilTech

CivilTech is operated by Nonprofit Information and Training Centre Foundation (NIOK), and was launched in partnership with TechSoup in December 2007. NIOK's mission is to strengthen civil society in Hungary by providing capacity building services to NGOs and building an environment supportive of their long-term futures.

 

India : NASSCOM Foundation

Big Tech BIG Tech is operated by the NASSCOM Foundation.  NASSCOM Foundation is the charitable arm of NASSCOM, the leading voice of Indian IT industry. NF relies heavily on partnerships and is committed to building ICT capacity in civil society. NASSCOM Foundation has launched 100 of rural knowledge centers throughout India. NF has launched the TechSoup donation program as BIG Tech. BIG Tech was launched in September 2007 and received world wide media attention, including the Associated Press.

Ireland : ENCLUDE

ENCLUDEThe ENCLUDEit Programme is brought to Ireland by ENCLUDE, an independent nonprofit IT consultancy service to the Irish Nonprofit Sector, partnered with TechSoup and London based Charity Technology Trust (CTT). ENCLUDE is about e-inclusion - the reduction of the digital divide in Irish Society- and aims to bring affordable, trustworthy systems and IT consultancy to Irish charities to maximize the benefits of ICT in areas of performance improvement, operation efficiency and the better use of donor funds.

 

Japan: Japan NPO Center

TechSoup Japan is operated by Japan NPO Center and was launched in partnership with TechSoup Global in 2009. Japan NPO Center was established in November 1996 to strengthen the foundation of nonprofit organizations (NPOs) in Japan. The Center also aims to build strategic partnerships between the nonprofit sector and the business and government sectors.

Kenya : TechSoup Kenya

TechSoup Kenya is a collaborative effort by SANGONeT/NGO Pulse and Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN).  The TechSoup Kenya donation programme provides non profit organisations in Kenya with software for very low fees in conjunction with ICT donor partners, as well as by supporting NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and infrastructure.  ALIN’s core business is to facilitate information exchange among communities, in order to achieve a knowledge-driven society. The Network consists of over 1,500 grassroots Community Development Workers (CDWs) drawn from non-governmental organizations, community- based organisations as well as government departments, all offering a form of extension service in their fields of expertise. They act as a source of information and knowledge for the rest of the community out of duty or social responsibility.

Luxembourg : SOCIALware

SOCIALwareSOCIALware, the IT donation programme of Socialware ASBL, operates and distributes appropriate technology to non profits in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, providing advice, management and solutions at “social” prices. The Belgium donation program was one of the original pilot countries and was launched in July 2006.

Macau : Hong Kong Council of Social Services

The Macau TechDonation Programme is operated by The Hong Kong Council of Social Services (HKCSS), and was launched in partnership with TechSoup in January 2009. Besides Macau, HKCSS also runs the TechDonation programme in Hong Kong since December 2007. HKCSS was established in 1947, with clear vision and professional expertise, non-governmental welfare agencies committed to sustain and develop social welfare in Hong Kong.  HKCSS is an umbrella organization of over 350 Agency Members, that provide over 90% of the social welfare services for those in need through their 3,000 service units all over Hong Kong.

Mexico : Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía

 OSC Digital is implemented in Mexico by Centro Mexicano para la Filantropía (CEMEFI) in partnership with TechSoup Global, in 2008. CEMEFI is a membership association with more than 700 members including civil society organizations (CSO), individuals and corporations. CEMEFI´s mission is “To promote and articulate philanthropic, committed and socially responsible participation of citizens and civil society organizations, in order to increase solidarity, equity and prosperity in Mexican society.” To fulfill its mission, CEMEFI supports CSO field development as well as corporate social responsibility. OSC Digital is part of the strengthening program for CSOs.

Netherlands: SOCIALware

Through the IT donation programme TechSoup.NL, SOCIALware ASBL distributes appropriate technology to non profits in the Netherlands in partnership with Stichting GeefGratis. Staffed with volunteers, Stichting GeefGratis offers free off-the-shelf internet services to charitable organizations in the Netherlands. SOCIALware ASBL also operates programs in Belgium and Luxembourg, providing advice, management and solutions at “social” prices. The Belgium donation program was one of the original pilot countries and was launched in July 2006.

New Zealand : TechSoup New Zealand

TechSoup New Zealand

TechSoup New Zealand, in partnership with Connecting Up Australia, provides donated software and hardware from companies such as Microsoft to eligible New Zealand non profit groups with charitable status. Via this program you can get all the latest Microsoft products and soon we will be adding other donors.

Poland : Bank Drugiej Ręki

Technologie non-profit is the IT donation program of Bank Drugiej Ręki(BDR).  BDR is TechSoup Global’s Partner NGO in Poland. BDR was founded in 2000 to provide Poland’s NGO community with much needed infrastructure items - collecting and distributing donations of used computers, office equipment, and furniture. In 2005 they became a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher, and started focusing more on meeting the technology needs of NGOs. Technologie non-profit was launched in 2006. They are early leaders in adding local donors including LeftHand and Ubuntu.

 

Russia : Institute of the Information Society

infoDonor is operated by The Institute of the Information Society (IIS).  IIS is an independent research and service organization specializing in information technologies, telecommunications and information policy. One of the major tasks of the IIS is to open digital opportunities to the Russian regions and support their full-fledged development within the emerging Information Society and Knowledge Economy. IIS publishes the international information and analytical journal entitled Information Society – the oldest professional Russian-language publication in the subject area comprehensively covering different aspects of ICT use for development.

South Africa : SANGONeT

SANGONeTThe SANGOTeCH online technology donation and discount portal is a partnership between SANGONeT/NGO Pulse and TechSoup that links technology donations and the South African NGO sector. The SANGOTeCH programme will assist NGOs in two key ways: by providing software for a very low fee and also by assisting NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and infrastructure. SANGOTeCH was launched in December 2006 and was the first to use the Partner Platform.

Spain : Technosite

Proyecto Dono is the IT donation programme for Technosite in Spain.  Technosite specializes in e-business development, business intelligence, usability and accessibility, e-learning and integral management of portals, including all phases of creating a Web site. The organization provides services ranging from strategic consultancy and technological development to Web hosting, creative concept, integral design, content management, and search positioning. Spain launched the Proyecto Dono program in 2006.

 

Taiwan : Frontier Foundation

TechSoup-Taiwan TechSoup-Taiwan is the IT donation programme of Frontier Foundation.  Frontier Foundation has been working on creating digital opportunities for NGOs for 14 years through training, building websites and other ways to help NGOs reduce the digital divide. Frontier Foundation created the first Chinese search engine in Taiwan, set up the first server for NGOs, started the first training courses for NPOs, and has had significant impact building the online communities for women, the disabled, aboriginal tribes and other virtual communities.

United Kingdom : Charity Technology Trust

Charity Technology Exchange Charity Technology Exchange (CTX) is the IT donation programme of Charity Technology Trust.  Charity Technology Trust (CTT) empowers British charities through the effective use of technology. It provides services in the following areas: lotteries, which are a common form of fundraising for causes in UK; ASP and Web-based solutions,and IT consulting. CTT launched the Launched in 2006, CTX was one of the first pilot countries.