A BURNLEY man wants Citizen readers to help with his campaign to teach African school pupils about technology

David Dugdale wants to send computers to a high school in Zimbabwe, and he's asking firms to donate any unwanted equipment.

It's part of a big scheme to help developing countries build up their economies. David, of Kibble Bank, is working for the Commonwealth Trade Union Council (CTUC), the scheme's organiser.

The trade unionist told the Citizen: "We've put in a central computer network and software at Harare High School, and we've had donations from Microsoft, Euro Express, Pace and other big companies, but we need more computers.

"We're not looking for top-of-the-range stuff, because Zimbabwe is a third-world country. We would be very grateful to hear from firms who are changing over to new systems. Most firms scrap their old computers, or sell them."

The CTUC helps Commonwealth countries in Asia, Africa, the Pacific and the Caribbean. It defends human rights as well as promoting high-quality education and training and working to ameliorate poverty.

"Work is being done in 53 countries around the world, and there are projects like the one in Harare in many other places," added David. "We hope to help another three schools next year."

Ring David on 838276 if you want to help.

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