~$200–300 est.$300 buys one refurbished computer (per its GlobalGiving page).
MediumConfidence in figures
5,718+ laptops across 31 African countries (Dec 2025)Recent scale
- Recent scale
- 5,718+ laptops across 31 African countries (Dec 2025)
- Countries served
- Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Zambia
- Has awarded computers to students in 31 African countries in total; these are the countries where it is the primary option (Help Start refers students here).
- Who it serves
- BYU-Pathway Worldwide students in Africa
- How to apply
- Apply during one of the twice-yearly competitions; see the official site for open dates.
- Good to know
- Based in Lubumbashi, DR Congo. Vetted on GlobalGiving since 2021.
- Eligibility
- BYU-Pathway Worldwide students in Africa. Computers are awarded through two competitions a year based on grades (GPA), a personal video, and an essay. Recipients repay through service to their communities.
- Financial transparency
- Reporting clarity: Medium. Admin cost efficiency: Not disclosed.
- Receipts & tax status
- Deductible receipts: Unverified · Jurisdiction: Unverified · Turnaround: Unverified
- Major documented partners
- Being verified
- Annual & impact reports
- Project reports on GlobalGiving ↗
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