Donating Equipment

We seek working-condition computer systems that can be repurposed for use in an academic setting in Haiti.  Acceptable systems will meet the following requirements: 

• PC equipped with at least a Core i5 or equivalent processor

• Macs with Apple silicon M1 or later processors

• Systems must be upgradable to 16GB of RAM

• Must have at least 1 USB3.0 or USB-C port

• 17” or bigger display for desktop units

• Laptop systems must have >70% of battery life

In most cases, the equipment should not be more than 7 years old.  Computer systems from which the harddrives and/or RAM modules have been removed are acceptable if the systems are otherwise functional.  Both desktop and laptop units are acceptable.  Multi-unit donations of similar systems are highly desired.  Working condition, non-color, laser printers are also needed as well as LED projectors, networking equipment and other peripherals.  Contact us at info@ZanmiLwen.org for more information.

ZL is a registered 501(c)(3).  Your donation of assets are 100% tax deductible.  Still, there is a cost associated with protecting sensitive data that may be stored on de-activated computer systems.  That is why we offer a variety of  options for transferring decommissioned equipment.

Option #1

You ensure that all sensitive data is removed from systems prior to transfer to ZL.  Depending on the nature of the data, this may involve clean wiping the system or removing the hard drive entirely.

Option #2

You request ZL to wipe the systems upon physically receiving the equipment at our facility.  We use industry standard tools to wipe the hard drive of computers when requested.

Option #3

You request ZL to wipe the system or remove the hard drives on-site prior to physically transferring the assets.

Apple Products

Apple products participating in a donor organization's Business Manager program must be released prior to transfer to ZL.