Chromebooks for refugees in Germany – Telegraaf.nl

Google donates through its philanthropic Google.org, an amount of $ 5.3 million to non-profit organizations in Germany. The money is intended for the purchase of Chromebooks which caretakers refugees can help to make applications or learning a language

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Non-profit organizations can apply for the computers through Project Reconnect of NetHope, a consortium of international humanitarian organizations. The donation is good for the purchase of 25,000 Chromebooks.

Google points out in a blog post that Chromebooks are ideal for training purposes. Thus, it is possible to set out an educational game for children, language courses for young people or detailed information on the asylum application process.

The laptops Google have the great advantage that they automatically update itself so users always have The latest apps and virus protection available. Moreover, they can be managed remotely through in this case the non-profits.

A disadvantage of Chromebooks is that you can only make full use when they are connected to the internet. Charities wishing to make use of the laptops will therefore have to have Internet access for refugees

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