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3rd World/Used Computer Project

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From: Melcir
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 1990 00:26
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May I reiterate, what seems to be missing in our efforts to get on with
the gifting of used computers to the 3rd world would appear to be a link
to the charitable non-profit groups globally who know all the customs/
immigration/security problems in the various countries, both exporting 
and importing.  Would this be the place to launch a plea for a new 
newsgroup:  soc.culture.globalaid, or some such name.  Can we discuss 
this idea, and see what comes of it, starting with the need to assess 
what equipment and services might be POTENTIALLY available, and where 
they might be sent, and under what charitable auspices.

So far, I believe we have had calls for deliveries to:
  1. China
  2. Africa
  3. USSR

Any others?  And what goods & services were being offered to go where?

Lets make some sense of all this desire to help.

Melcir
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