First Lady of Ukraine Accepts Computer Donation from HP Inc. for Ukrainian Children and Healthcare Workers
July 20 2022 - 1:19PM
First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, met with representatives
from HP Inc. and the Global Business Coalition for Education, at
the Ukraine House cultural center in Washington, D.C. this week, to
accept a donation of technology and learning material headed to
Ukraine to support thousands of students, teachers, and healthcare
practitioners.
HP’s "Digital Equity for Ukraine” initiative is a $30 million
partnership with Global Business Coalition for Education that will
put computers and learning materials in the hands of people who
need them.
“The Ukrainian people have demonstrated incredible courage in
the face of unimaginable circumstances, and we are grateful for the
leadership of First Lady Olena Zelenska and others seeking to end
this war,” said Enrique Lores, CEO of HP Inc. “HP continues to
mobilize resources to support Ukraine. Through our partnership with
the Global Business Coalition for Education, we will put personal
computers in the hands of students and families who have been
displaced from their homes and classrooms. This moment demands that
we all take actions to support those in need.”
The computers will be distributed to organizations on the ground
aiding Ukrainians by partnering with the Global Business Coalition
for Education, an initiative of the global children’s charity
Theirworld. HP will provide computers to the nonprofit
organizations. Additionally, Microsoft will provide software
support for the nonprofits receiving the computers.
In coordination with the Ukrainian government, about one-half of
the donated computers will go to the many civilians displaced
within the country and the other half to Ukrainian refugees
displaced outside of Ukraine.
“We are very grateful for HP’s and the Global Business Coalition
for Education’s support,” said Olena Zelenska, First Lady of
Ukraine. “Their efforts and contribution will help students in
Ukraine and beyond continue learning and prepare for the future,
like any other youth in the world.”
Since February, millions of Ukrainians have had their lives
upended by Russia’s invasion. Nearly one-third of Ukrainians have
been forced from their homes, according to the United Nations,
often leaving only with what they could carry.
Vulnerable children are caught in the middle of war – fleeing
their homes, communities, and schools. The Ukrainian government
says more than 2,000 educational institutions have been hit by
bombs or shelling. Now, millions of Ukrainian students are learning
remotely both inside and outside the country.
"Education is one of the first things lost and last things
restored during a crisis,” said Justin van Fleet, President of
Theirworld and Executive Director of the Global Business Coalition
for Education. “This is why we are so glad to collaborate with HP
and Microsoft to provide resources to Ukrainian students so they
can continue learning.
HP has been increasingly vocal on the notion that digital equity
is a human right, committing to accelerate digital equity for 150
million people around the world by 2030. And while devices are
essential, they are only one piece of the equation. HP is also
investing in teacher training and educational materials, including
translating the HP Online Teaching Assistant to Ukrainian, to
support educators who are now teaching remotely.
To date, the HP Foundation has delivered more than $3 million in
grants to provide essential food, clothing, and shelter materials
to Ukrainian refugees, and continues to match donations made by HP
employees.
About HP Inc.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is a technology company that believes one
thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. Its product and
service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing
solutions helps bring these ideas to life. Visit
http://www.hp.com.
About the Global Business Coalitions for
Education
The Global Business Coalition for Education is a movement of
businesses committed to ending the global education crisis and
unleashing the potential of the next generation. Established as an
initiative of the global children’s charity Theirworld in 2012, the
Global Business Coalition for Education is committed to bringing
together the expertise and resources of the business community with
the campaign for global education and Sustainable Development Goal
4. Visit www.gbc-education.org.
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