OLPC Give One Get One program
I participated in the Give One Get One program earlier today. For $399 + shipping, I get an OLPC XO laptop and finance one for a child who would not otherwise be able to experience a computer.
If I, a virtually unemployed grad student, can afford to donate to this cause, I’m sure moguls such as John Chow and Shoemoney can afford to, as well.
Imagine if every employed computer enthusiast could find it in their budget this holiday season to participate in this program. Imagine the number of children who would benefit from this program and experience something of which they’ve never even dreamed, yet something with which we komputeristoj interact daily and of which we may own a multitude. $199 of the $424 total cost is tax-deductible, so that could help come April 15.
So, go, and donate to the OLPC project via Give One Get One.
Update: I want to thank John Chow for accepting my challenge by participating in G1G1 and posting about it on his blog, which has an immense readership. John is an incredible authority on search engine optimization and making money online.
Sean:
If I wasn’t in the hole for purchasing a new MacBook, I would have loved to have done this. Hopefully the promotion continues on into next year.
13 November 2007, 12:40 pmObsidian Profile:
I would also liked to have purchased one.
13 November 2007, 12:43 pmJim Kern:
Its good to hear that OLPC is making headway, and finding backers such as yourself. Even one person can make a difference.
14 November 2007, 6:21 am