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In May, the Ministry of Communications reached an unprecedented brand: 60,000 computers donated to digital inclusion projects in all regions of Brazil. The number represents much more than equipment - symbolizes real opportunities for transformation in the lives of over 53,000 people. In 2024 alone, 10,000 computers were delivered, the largest annual volume since the creation of the program. For 2025, the goal is even more ambitious: double this total.
We are talking about a public policy that breaks geographic and social barriers. President Lulas mission is clear: bring digital inclusion to all Brazilians. And we are fulfilling this mission with real impact on peoples lives. We will continue to expand this program to make more and more the difference in Brazil and Brazilian life, said Frederico de Siqueira Filho.
The Computers for Inclusion Program is based on the circular economy: Obsolete Public Bodies equipment is reconditioned in computer reconditioning centers (CRCs), come new and are intended for public schools, associations, socio -educational centers, prisons, indigenous, quilombola communities, and rural and remote areas.
The great differential of the initiative is that the students of the CRCs training courses who perform the recovery of machines, acquiring a profession and opening doors for the job market.
Digital inclusion is a bridge for the future-and each donated computer represents a concrete opportunity to transform people in peoples lives. By recovering equipment and taking them to those who need it most, the program not only promotes citizenship, but also enables, generates income and expands horizons. Our commitment is to keep up this impact and ensure that technology reaches all corners of Brazil, said the Ministry of Communications Secretary, Herman Tercius.
In addition to the 60 thousand
The initiative not only delivers computers: future delivery. Before participating in the program, Ceara Sarah Farias, 20, had no access to technologies. Today, thanks to the course offered by the CRC of Fortaleza (CE), is employed and studying engineering with university scholarships. It was my first contact with the computer. The donation of these computers and the offer of training changed my life, he was thrilled.
In the neighboring state, Piaui Lucivania Silva learned the basics of computer science and can generate extra income to complement the work of her husband, farmer. A public school employee, before she performed only manual tasks, because she did not know how to use the computer. It is a very good feeling to get out of instability, from zero in computer science, and already know the basics. Just typing the l of Lucivania was already very interesting, he said.
Already the Amazonian Erica Lima, former grocery host in Manacapuru (AM), is a true example of overcoming. The first electronic device to which it had access was a cell phone found in a landfill. Today, formed by the program, he is employed and studies nursing. My feeling is of gratitude. Thats where I started my trajectory, he reflected.
More about the program
In addition to the 60,000 donated machines, the program has already created 5.1 thousand computer laboratories in schools and associations in 1,200 Brazilian municipalities. It also has a direct impact on professional qualification: more than 53,000 students were trained in computer courses, maintenance and new technologies.
The performance of the Ministry also contributes to the preservation of the environment. The CRCs have already properly disposed of over 9,000 tons of electronic waste, exceeding 1 million mark of sustainable equipment.
Results per year
Year
Donated computers
4,809
4,669
7,794
10,033
Text: Ascom | Ministry of Communications * More information: press@mcom.gov.br | (61) 2027.6086 or (61) 2027.6628
