InterConnection opened a distribution point in Santiago, Chile in May, 2009. The first shipment of 349 computers arrived in April to start the project. InterConnection Chile will promote the responsible use of electronic products, especially PCs. It will distribute low-cost PCs to underserved communities with the goal of creating opportunities through digital inclusion. Future plans will be to establish an in-country electronics reuse and recycling center and create a sustainable model for computer reuse that can be shared in other countries.

Read Article about IC Chile in the Chilean Newspaper, El Mostrado

Microsoft donated 167 computers to InterConnection Chile to help launch the center. InterConnection Seattle added 182 of its refurbished computers to complete the load.

The first 100 units went to Cooperative Copeumo A Chilean NGO that will use the computers to support a national telecenter program.

Other distribution partners are:

Banco Estado Microempresa: This is the National Bank of Chile's Microcredit program. The bank will offer InterConnection PCs to microcredit recipients.

CDI Chile: Provides technology support to NGOs in Chile and will offer InterConnection PCs to their clients.

Association of Active Telecenters in Chile: Telecenters throughout Chile will offer InterConnection PCs to their users.

Zoltner Consulting, is managing outreach and operations in Chile.

On April 29, 2009 Washington State's governor Christine Gregoire signed HB 1522 into law. The law allows computer collectors to perform basic repairs on computers received through the Washington State Ecycle program. Repairs were not allowed under the previous restrictions in the program. InterConnection supporters worked hard to ensure the passing of the law. We are very pleased it passed since it ensures more computers will get reused. (Picture Details: Governor in Green, IC director Charles Brennick in orange shirt.)

Out of the Shredder and to your Desktops
(Related KOMO News article)

InterConnection provides fully refurbished computers to schools, NGOs and community organizations around the world. We reduced our testing and sourcing fees to ensure more organizations can benefit from our program. Testing and sourcing fees for Pentium III desktops are now $25 per unit and Pentium IV are $50 per unit.

Complete details of the computers we offer, our refurbishing process, and case studies from past computer recipients can be found in our new Computer Details Document.

Click here to download:
InterConnection PCs Document – English Version
Document PCs d'InterConnection - Version française

CoCooperative, Federated States of Micronesia
www.cocooperative.interconnection.org
Main objective is to provide funds to various causes and organizations of the Federated States of Micronesia primarily through the sale of coconut products produced by the very members of each cause or organization.
Designed by Virtual Volunteer: Eunjung Kim

Senegalese Association for the Promotion of Organic Agriculture, Senegal
www.aspab.interconnection.org 
SAPOA supports and coordinates the activities of farmers on agro-ecology. Through its action on assistance, capacity building and advice, SAPOA works for a rigorous respect of the norms of production of organic agriculture.
Designed by Virtual Volunteer: Ian Bangs

One Vibe, Kenya
www.onevibe.interconnection.org
Seeks to bring hope and economic opportunity to youths in Kenya through the business and art of live music.
Designed by Virtual Volunteer: Ian Bangs

Tropics Volunteers International, Kenya
www.tropicsvolunteers.interconnection.org 
A non-profit and membership organization founded in October 2000 by former volunteers and NGO members.
Designed by Virtual Volunteer: Delia Espanol

The Sutra Foundation, Indonesia
www.sutra.interconnection.org
An NGO working to stop child abuse and build a world fit for children in Indonesia.
Designed by Virtual Volunteer: Valentin Berbec

Conquerors Community Foundation, Nigeria
www.ccf.interconnection.org 
Determined to bring relief to the less privileged people of our community by providing them access to quality education, affordable housing, safe drinking water, affordable healthcare facilities, digital libraries, credit facilities, public toilets, refuse incinerators and other resources that help to alleviate the stresses of life.
Designed by Virtual Volunteer: Mao Vang

Africa ICT Right, Ghana
www.africaictright.org 
Aims uplift rural and urban communities in developing countries by providing educational resources, technology resources and training to empower youth to improve their lives and also to bridge the digital gap.
Designed by Virtual Volunteer: Nigel Stuke