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Education and Digital Inclusion
Education and Digital Inclusion
Acer believes that education is the most valuable investment in the future. Education empowers people to move forward, while technology provides the best help to explore the limits. By putting our core competencies to their fullest use, we hope to achieve the following goals:
Boosting Digital Inclusion and Addressing the Lack of Educational Resources
Technology can bring improvements to quality of life and open up a number of possibilities. Empower everyone enjoy the convenience and opportunities technology brings is one of Acer's goals, and through cooperations between our global locations and non-profit organizations, we are able to extend the reach of technology to different groups. In recent years, we have also encouraged our staff to get involved in activities and transform the results of them into products, school supplies, and funds that can help improve education quality in rural and remote areas. In 2023, Acer Group’s social projects around the world made use of Acer’s core competencies and products to support disadvantaged or needy communities.
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Acer volunteers help disadvantaged students enhance digital abilities on a long-term basis
In response to Project Humanity's theme of "Education" and "Environmental Sustainability," the Quality and Service Division has partnered with the Taiwan Faith Hope Love Development Association in Xizhi since 2020 to assist and accompany disadvantaged children in their computer studies.This volunteer service is provided by Acer volunteers who collect and repair used computers by integrating resources from various units within Acer and design a variety of courses for students, including software, hardware and digital literacy.Even though the program was interrupted by the epidemic,Acer volunteers continued this long-standing volunteer service and received an overwhelming response from the students.
Supporting Ukrainian schools in the implementation of digital education
Acer Ukraine collaborated with the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science and the Rozumniki organization to support the Helping Mariupol Teachers initiative. As part of this collaboration, they donated 100 laptops to teachers in Mariupol, enabling the teachers to reconnect with their loved ones and students, as well as participate in remote education training courses. It has also facilitated remote work and teaching. In 2023, Acer collaborated with the Ministry of Digital Development to donate laptops and tablets to Lyceum Grono in Lviv, Ukraine, enhancing educational resources and robotics training courses for 1,200 students. In August, additional computer equipment was donated to three middle schools in the Poltava region of Ukraine, aiming to enhance digital literacy and inclusivity among local teachers, students, parents, and community members. It is expected to benefit a total of 2,300 students.
Supporting rural schools in Thailand with information education
Ban Nong Hu Chang School, situated in Prachinburi Province in eastern Thailand, has a student population of 100 and a teaching staff of 9. The students, with an average age of 9 years old, all come from underprivileged families. Acer Thailand has generously donated three AIO computers and three laptops to equip the school's computer classroom. In addition, they organized a fundraising event involving employees and combined it with company donations, resulting in a total donation of USD$ 2,477.This funding will be utilized to enhance the computer classroom, school buildings, and infrastructure, thereby contributing to the improvement of information education in rural schools.
Supporting the Indonesian education initiative
#AcerBerbagi, also known as Acer Give Back, is a strategic corporate initiative launched by Acer Indonesia. The initiative focuses on various activities such as comprehensive community empowerment programs, impactful donations, and sharing knowledge resources. Acer Indonesia has generously donated 271 laptops, 40 all-in-one desktop computers, 1 projector, and 3,807 licenses for the Jelajah Ilmu learning platform to 34 educational institutions across Indonesia. By donating equipment and providing an integrated learning platform, Acer not only supports the government's mission to transform education through technology, but also fulfills its commitment to enhancing students'digital literacy.
Assisting in enhancing the computer skills of US veterans
Tech for Troops is a non-partisan organization serving US veterans and their families nationwide, offering affordable refurbished computers, training, volunteer opportunities, and internship placements. In 2023, Acer donated another batch of refurbished products to support the organization's various projects and promote the reuse and refurbishment of old technology. The donation included 251 desktop computers,263 monitors, 14 laptops, as well as accessories such as mice and headphones.
Supporting the Latin American Digital Girls Center
Acer Latin America and AMD are partnering to support the Women in Tech Perú initiative by donating Acer Aspire 3 laptops to help establish the first digital girls' center in Vidawasi. The alliance was made with Women in Tech Perú, a dynamic and inclusive community dedicated to promoting empowerment, diversity, and innovation within the technology sector. They seek, through networking events, mentoring programs, and skill development initiatives, to help those interested standing out in technology-related careers and shape the future of the technology industry in Peru.
Acer Philippines' long-term support for The Margaretha Home for the Blind to enhance information capabilities
For the past five years, Acer Philippines has been a long-term donor to the Margaretha Home for the Blind, an organization that cares for 15 visually impaired women, most of whom come from underprivileged families. Acer has been donating laptops and desktops to build computer classrooms, and providing school supplies and daily necessities to help them improve their information skills, in order to support their vision "to see a community of blind people who live decently and with dignity, a community of blind people who support and care for each other".
Creating Opportunities for the Youth
Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders and innovators, and we want to stimulate their potential to become the nourishment of the future. By organizing and sponsoring various activities, we nurture outstanding talents by providing resources such as exchange, training and scholarships for young students who are not afraid of adventures and challenges. We look forward to continuing to use our products and expertise to support young students in building a better future.
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