SocialBox.Biz, a leading technology innovator in the UK, is calling on businesses to join their mission of reusing old but still functional laptops and macs to help refugees and people experiencing homelessness. This call to action comes as the world celebrates Refugee Week and Earth Day 2024, falling between June 17-23 and April 22 respectively.
Founded in 2014, SocialBox.Biz is a social enterprise that refurbishes and repurposes unwanted but still usable tech, providing them to those in need with open source software. The organisation has been making a significant impact in the last ten years through their Laptops for Homeless, Older People, and Refugee Integration programs. However, they continue to face challenges in meeting the demand for laptops among disadvantaged communities.
In light of this, SocialBox.Biz is appealing for support from businesses and corporate leaders to donate their unused laptops and macs. “Change starts at the top,” says a spokesperson for SocialBox.Biz, emphasising the importance of corporate responsibility in addressing social issues. “Each new partner is another advancement for us and for the underprivileged people we serve,” they add.
Research and data from various organisations have shown that certain segments of the population are at a higher risk of not having access to a laptop, hindering their educational and employment opportunities. By donating their old laptops, businesses can make a tangible impact on these communities and contribute to a more sustainable future.
As the world celebrates Refugee Week and Earth Day 2024, SocialBox.Biz is urging businesses to take action and join their mission of creating a more inclusive and environmentally conscious society. To learn more about how to donate your old laptops and macs, please visit https://www.socialbox.biz/tech-innovator-socialbox-biz-calls-on-uk-businesses-to-donate-their-unused-laptops-to-help-refugees-and-people-experiencing-homelessness-during-refugee-week-2024/ and https://www.socialbox.biz/socialbox-biz-celebrates-ten-years-of-making-an-impact/.
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