Giving back through bringing
essential technology to
underserved kids
teaching the future
Giving back through bringing
essential technology to
underserved kids
teaching the future
Our Mission
The future of the world as we know it rests with the kids sitting in classrooms right now. Eventually it will be their decisions and actions that ensure humanity perseveres forward to a bright and prosperous future. Unfortunately, right now in the world many kids find themselves without much of the necessary equipment to receive a good e
The future of the world as we know it rests with the kids sitting in classrooms right now. Eventually it will be their decisions and actions that ensure humanity perseveres forward to a bright and prosperous future. Unfortunately, right now in the world many kids find themselves without much of the necessary equipment to receive a good education. Here at Tech 4 Colombian Kids we believe in the power and impact of a well rounded, thoughtful education. That is why we have made it our mission to get adequate computers into the hands of every child of underserved communities in Colombia. It is our duty to make sure that every child has equal opportunities to blossom and grow to their fullest potential.
our team & partners
lucas azcarate-bonilla
FOUNDER
Lucas Azcarate-Bonilla was born in 2007 in California to Colombian parents. He spent much of his middle school life volunteering for organizations that helped underserved people in his community. He recognized how a helping hand can change the lives of people with immense potential if they are granted the resources needed to let it shine. Then, he joined a group of teenagers during a month-long cultural and educational experience in Spain. This trip made him realize how kids who lack resources are still able to persevere and positively impact their communities if they can access the most basic conditions to a great education. Inspired, he started contacting schools in Colombia to see what necessities they had to provide a better education to their students and combined his love for technology with his passion for helping others founding Tech 4 Colombian Kids. Lucas is currently a junior at Pacific Collegiate School, and loves movies, books, music, and soccer.
fundación funaet
A non-profit, non-governmental entity created to generate innovative proposals and transformation processes that will contribute to human development, strengthen the capacities of vulnerable populations, introducing new opportunities for support, empowerment, participation, equality and inclusion in the construction of a more just society, through opportunities for international cooperation; which seeks to enhance development actions, capacities and resources through strengthening and collective action, thereby contributing to social, economic and environmental progress by improving the living conditions of the beneficiary populations.
our donors
- Shockwave Medical - 20 laptops (www.shockwavemedical.com)
- Computadores para Educar - 10 Desktops (https://www.computadoresparaeducar.gov.co)
- Fundraising - 15 laptops
kids on computers
Kids on Computers (KOC) is an all-volunteer organization registered in Colorado since 2009 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We set up computer labs in low-income schools using both donated and new hardware. We equip the computers with free and open source software and educational content that is accessible without Internet access. Although the computers can be used to teach software development, the primary purpose of our computer labs is to support learning of traditional academic subjects.
IN THE MEDIA & RECOGNITION
Presidential Recognition
Presidential Recognition
Presidential Recognition
For all his work and dedication to this initiative, our very own Lucas Azcarate-Bonilla has been awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award. Please see the letter and award here.
Local News
Presidential Recognition
Presidential Recognition
Lucas was interviewed by the local Spanish News Channel. Please see the full video here!
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