Panasonic has announced partnerships with three major charities in Europe to provide refurbished laptops and tablets to socially disadvantaged families. The programme is focused on enabling children to have access to the full benefits of eLearning in the current COVID-19 climate.
In the UK, the equipment will be used in Sheffield and Northern Ireland.
Save the Children in the UK, Apprentis D’Auteuil in France and Die Arche Kinder Projekt in Germany will receive 100 refurbished semi-rugged laptops and handheld devices during a two-year period – starting with 30 now. The equipment can be easily sanitised and shared amongst multiple families via a ‘library’ system. The first delivery of devices to the charities will have a total value of €50,000.
Junichi Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Panasonic Europe said: “Access to eLearning with the right equipment is paramount for the growth and development of the next generation. We hope that our contribution will provide additional home schooling support for those who need it most.”
