Plug into Portland. Free Geek & Project LEDO

Sustainable reuse of technology is at the heart of Free Geek mission.
When I arrived to this country, I obtained my very first computer through a 24h volunteer program at Free Geek's. As a volunteer I worked 24 hours of service disassembling computers for recycling. At the end of this program I was awarded a free computer with warranty. This computer gave me the possibility to learn english, apply for jobs, and communicate with my family back home.
Coming from a third world country with lack of resources I never imagined that I would own a computer and have access to technology. Free Geek did that for me! Now I am paying it forward.

Today I am proud to announce that my organization Project LEDO and Free Geek are partnering to provide free computers for our #BIPOC students. At our hearts this partnership will provide technology, will enable digital access and education to empower our students to realize their potential in #STEM.

Fidel Ferrer

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