About TechSoup Kenya

The Techsoup Kenya  online technology donation and discount portal is a partnership between SANGONeT, Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN) and TechSoup Global the San Francisco-based nonprofit technology capacity building organisation, that links technology donations and the African NGO sector.

The Techsoup Kenya programme will assist NGOs in two key ways: by providing software for a very low fee and also by assisting NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and infrastructure.

Significantly discounted software purchases frees up stretched NGO budgets for both technology priorities and other programme areas. Software and other technology products can be more than just obligatory purchases; the Techsoup Kenya portal also assist NGOs to make the most of their ICT purchases and infrastructure by providing resources and advice around technology planning, ICT tips & tricks and other technology assistance required by NGOs. Techsoup Kenya incorporates many of the facilities previously offered by ALIN’s service to NGO's.

TechSoup Global currently operates its product donation programmes in 23 countries across the world with a network of local partner NGOs. With 35 donor partners, TechSoup Global has provided approximately 4.7 million donated technology products since programme inception to NGOs around the world. The retail price of these donations is roughly equivalent to $1.4 billion.

SANGONeT, TechSoup Global and Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN) are also working on expanding the programme to include donations from other leading corporate technology donors. There is also discussions with local ICT service providers to include key offerings such as web hosting and connectivity, IT training and hardware discounts and donations. The provision of open source solutions as well as discounted services and support will also become part of the Techsoup Kenya offering.