DXC Technology Donates 300 Laptops to 18 Schools in the Philippines
Collaboration with LiteHaus International and the Energy Development Corporation will benefit close to 10,000 students and marks the expansion of DXC’s Digital Futures Program into Asia Pacific
MANILA, Philippines 10 March, 2023 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services company, today announced it will be donating 300 laptops to 18 schools across the Kidapawan district in Mindanao, in partnership with LiteHaus International, and Energy Development Corporation, as part of DXC’s Digital Futures Program.
Following the success of the program in Australia, which focuses on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities, DXC is now expanding the program into Asia Pacific starting with this initiative in the Philippines.
LiteHaus International is an Australian NGO bridging the digital divide through its Digital Infrastructure Program which has provided 105,000 people across the developing world with digital learning tools and opportunities. In 2022, LiteHaus International partnered with leading renewable energy firm, EDC to identify and address digital poverty in the Philippines. To bring the ambitions of the partnership to reality, LiteHaus International put a call out for digital devices and DXC responded.
“DXC’s Digital Futures Program was established to improve access to technology, literacy, education and employment within communities in need. It is based on the simple premise of acquiring refurbished laptops and redistributing them to students, schools and communities across the Asia-Pacific region. Programs like this are successful because our colleagues, customers, and partners share our vision and commitment to stewardship and sustainability,” said Seelan Nayagam, President Asia Pacific, DXC Technology.
To date, DXC’s Digital Futures Program has impacted over 800 students, providing technology to foundations, not-for-profit organisations, schools, community student programs, community-controlled health services and community councils. This latest laptop donation in the Philippines will create an enhanced learning environment, benefitting close to 10,000 students and teachers in the Mindanao region.
“We are thrilled to see our partnership with DXC Technology, founded on a shared vision for a digitally-empowered world, have an impact on the lives of thousands of students here in the Philippines. The deep connection which our local partners, Energy Development Corporation, have with communities in the Kidapawan area will ensure that the 300 laptops which DXC is donating will go to good use,” said Jack Growden, Founder & CEO of LiteHaus International.
“In this collaboration, DXC will provide refurbished laptops to LiteHaus International, who along with EDC, will manage the logistics of distribution and ignite interest within the communities we are connecting with. Working with our customers and partners on this program means they get the opportunity to donate refurbished devices and participate in meaningful community projects, whilst meeting their ESG goals. Collectively, our aim is to increase digital inclusivity and improve socio-economic outcomes for as many communities that will benefit from our program,” said Stuart Meadley, DXC Digital Futures Program Lead, DXC Technology Asia Pacific.
“Through EDC’s Sikat Program, we currently work with 127 schools across EDC’s geothermal sites in the Philippines to provide quality education to underprivileged yet deserving students from partner communities. The 300 laptops from DXC Technology will place a world of digital opportunities right at the heart of the 18 schools selected for this initiative. We are delighted to be partnering with DXC and LiteHaus International in making a positive difference by connecting students through technology, reducing barriers, and providing them with a platform that contributes to their educational success,” said Allan Barcena, Assistant Vice President and Corporate Relations and Communications Head Energy Development Corporation.
Beyond the donation of laptops, LiteHaus International and EDC will oversee the implementation phase which will include setting up computer labs in the selected schools, software licensing and access to offline educational materials where applicable.
Globally, DXC is committed to building sustainable and responsible business practices, and through a circular economy approach, the organisation is re-using or recycling 99% of its IT equipment, supporting a target of zero e-waste to landfill.
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.
About Energy Development Corporation
The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is the world’s largest vertically integrated geothermal company and the Philippines largest 100% renewable energy firm with over 46 years of pioneering sustainable business practices. It is a subsidiary of First Gen Corporation (First Gen), the power generation arm of First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH), a Filipino conglomerate with interests in energy, real estate, construction, and manufacturing.
EDC has over 1,480-MW total installed capacity that accounts for 20% of the country’s total installed RE capacity. Its 1,185.40-MW geothermal portfolio accounts for 62% of the country’s total installed geothermal capacity, making the Philippines the third largest geothermal producer in the world.
About LiteHaus International
LiteHaus International is an Australian NGO bridging the digital divide through its Digital Infrastructure Program which has provided 105,000 people across the developing world with digital learning tools and opportunities. The organisation has set a strategic vision to digitise a million dreams, impacting a million individuals across Asia-Pacific, by 2027.
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