OLPC

What organization is OLPC?

One Laptop Per Child

OLPC, or One Laptop Per Child, is a non-profit that seeks to provide every child with a basic laptop, to further childhood education. It was launched in 2005 and, despite some hiccups and criticism, still exists today.

In collaboration with several tech companies, OLPC produced a few models of low-cost laptops, suitable for basic classroom use. In the past, OLPC has provided these laptops to children around the world. Currently, OLPC operates primarily in Africa, Asia, and Central America.

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Can you believe the OLPC laptops cost less than $100 to make?
Wow, that's impressive
A screenshot of OLPC's homepage
A screenshot of OLPC's homepage

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Updated July 31, 2023

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