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18.01.2026 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Aid supplies for rescue workers in Ukraine

The Club PCs für alle was once again able to contribute to humanitarian aid in Ukraine. A shipment of urgently needed equipment and personal protective equipment was successfully delivered to fire and rescue services in Ukraine. Organization and execution of the transport: The aid supplies, including several crates of vital equipment, were delivered by [Company Name].

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16.01.2026 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Sanctions against Iran: Between political rhetoric and effective strategy

Chancellor Christian Stocker announced today that Austria will support all measures against Iran, including sanctions. This announcement follows decades of sanctions policies by Western states against the Islamic Republic, the effectiveness of which has been limited. The reality of previous sanctions: Iran is already facing...

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11.01.2026 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Equipment rescue bonus: Save 50% now!

Good news: As an official partner of the Device Rescue Bonus program, you can save even more with us! Starting January 12, 2026, the federal government will cover 50% of your repair costs – up to €130 per repair. Here's how it works: Create your voucher at www.gerä

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09.01.2026 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Data protection: From misunderstanding to actual threat

The common understanding of data protection falls short. Most people think of data protection as the protection of their personal content – ​​photos, messages, private documents. But... nobody really cares about Uncle Erwin's Mallorca selfies from 2001. This content has practically no value to third parties. The real danger lies in the metadata: when and where you were visited.

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23.12.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dear friends of PCs für alleAs the year draws to a close, we would like to pause and thank everyone who makes our work possible. To our team: Our association brings together people aged 12 to 81, from every continent except Antarctica and from numerous countries. This diversity enriches our work and...

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17.12.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

A generous server donation enables digital participation.

Thanks to a generous donation in kind, we can now provide many people and organizations with access to professional server hardware. This generous gesture demonstrates once again how important personal commitment is for digital inclusion. A special donation: Mr. Bodo Brinkmann, who is responsible for IT support at several Viennese schools, received a donation from a former...

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16.12.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Laptops for Nishtha: Education creates opportunities in India

Poverty among single parents is not just a problem in Austria. In rural regions of India, single mothers often have little chance of economic independence. This is precisely where the organization Nishtha, founded and led by Dr. Barbara Nath-Wiser, comes in. Computers as a key to the future: For many years, the organization has supported

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16.12.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Many thanks to Schwabe Austria

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Schwabe Austria for their generous donation in kind. The company provided us with a pallet of PCs as well as numerous iPads and smartphones – devices that are invaluable to our work. This donation is an impressive example of corporate social responsibility in action.

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15.12.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

A fate that can befall anyone

Recently, a man visited us bringing several laptops for repair – not for himself, but for his fellow residents in an assisted living facility. What initially seemed like a routine repair request turned into a conversation that deeply moved us. The man is only 50 years old. After suffering a stroke, he now has to manage with a very limited professional capacity.

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06.12.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Digital participation begins with reading skills

The latest OECD figures paint an alarming picture: Almost a third of adults in Austria cannot adequately read and understand simple texts. Months after the initial survey, follow-up data from September 2025 shows no change in this trend, despite announced measures. On the contrary, the percentage of adults with low reading skills has even risen slightly to 31 percent.

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05.12.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

250 computers for the caravan... Part 2

When theory meets practice: Protestant Gymnasium near PCs für alleHere is part 1: 250 computers for the caravan of humanity. Yesterday was the day: Students of the Protestant Gymnasium were

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01.12.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

250 Computers for the Caravan of Humanity Part 1

A strong sign for global sustainability. Next week will be particularly lively here: Students from the Evangelical Gymnasium (www.evgym.at) under Prof. Andreas Roncat and a dedicated team from Dynatrace will be coming to us to build 250 computers for the "Caravan of Humanity".

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01.12.2025 ·  Martin Muehl

The PCs für alle Advent Calendar 2025

This year, we again want to highlight projects and organizations that offer low-threshold support every day. This focuses primarily on help for children, inclusion, homelessness, and families living in difficult socioeconomic circumstances.

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12.11.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

When every minute counts: Incubators for Odessa

Sometimes aid missions begin with an urgent phone call. This was the case for Erich Hofmarcher of Kiwanis Upper Austria, who recently received an urgent request from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry: Incubators for premature and newborn babies were damaged in attacks on the children's hospital in Odessa. These devices are vital for the lives of the little ones.

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10.11.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Device donation from Laufwerk.it – and a joyful reunion.

Today we were able to pick up more equipment from our partner Laufwerk.it. The donation helps us continue our work and provide people with access to functioning IT equipment. We were especially pleased to see a former intern again during this visit.

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10.11.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Statistics Austria is donating 200 PCs and 240 thin clients.

Special thanks go to Statistics Austria, which recently supported us with a generous donation of 200 PCs and 240 thin clients. After refurbishment, these devices will enable many people to access the digital world. What exactly is a thin client? A thin client is a compact, usually fanless computer specifically designed for...

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09.11.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Silent Heroes: When Helping is More Important Than the Spotlight

Some stories don't begin with grand pronouncements, but with a simple conviction: helping where help is needed. Mario Tousek and his company Tousek GmbH (tousek.com/at-de/) are among those people who have been working behind the scenes for years – consistently, reliably, and without making a fuss.

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26.10.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Your strategic CSR partner for sustainable IT solutions

 Show responsibility. Promote digital participation. Protect the environment. PCs for All combines corporate social responsibility with measurable impact: As your CSR partner, we enable your company to meaningfully recycle used IT hardware, improve your environmental footprint, and actively promote digital inclusion in Austria.

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24.10.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Election of the Austrian of the Year

Unfortunately, we didn't win, but we were nominated for the humanitarian commitment category. The winner was Judith Raunig from the Wunderwege initiative (wunderwege.at), and we warmly congratulate her and thank everyone who voted for us.

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14.10.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

The Fair Mouse – Finally a mouse with a conscience!

No more guilt when clicking! While other mice prefer to keep quiet about their origins, our Fair Mouse lays all its cards on the table. Or rather, on your desk. This little tech rebel proves that fair production and good quality are not mutually exclusive—instead, it's the perfect combination for anyone who doesn't feel guilty about surfing.

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12.10.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Volunteer Fair at City Hall - Saturday and Sunday

We'll be back with a booth at the Volunteer Fair at City Hall and look forward to your visit. You can find us at booth 53 in the main hall - www.freiwilligenmesse.at 

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06.10.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Generous equipment donation from the umbrella organization of social insurance institutions

We are delighted to receive a substantial donation of equipment from the umbrella organization of social insurance providers! Thanks to the commitment of Tanja Pollany from the IT department, we were once again able to receive high-quality computers and IT equipment for our work. The donated devices enable us to provide even more people with access to digital participation. With this support,

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28.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Strollers for refugees

As you know, we do much more than "just" repairing and giving away computers - on Friday Beate Loinger was in Linz with Erich Hofmarcher

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25.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

The Advisory House and the laptops

Today we were able to pick up another donation from the Advisory House. Ms. Grosinger collected laptops for us again – a big thank you to the entire Advisory House team. https://www.pcsfueralle.at/aktuelles/the-advisory-house-211

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24.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Laptops for a school in Afghanistan

We are very pleased that we were able to support a small school in Afghanistan with laptops. The organization "You are welcome" (www.you-are-welcome.at) contacted us and actually managed to get the devices to Afghanistan. This is, of course, only a

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24.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Neubaugasse promenade market

On September 26th and 27.09th, the promenade market will be held again in Neubaugasse. As always, we'll have a booth there and look forward to your visit. www.flaniermarkt.at

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21.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

PCs für alle at the ICT Industry Forum 2025

The Union "PCs für alle" was once again represented at the renowned ICT Industry Forum 2025 this year. Marjan Rajabi (linkedin.com/in/marjan-rajabi) and Peter Bernscherer participated in the event, which took place on September 18, 2025, and has established itself as an important platform in Austria.

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14.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

420 PC systems and 50 laptops for aid projects in Ukraine

The devices are operated by SECI Coordinator Michael Fazekas - Report on SECI and Horia Baciu Report on

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10.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Digital participation as a key to educational equity

Comments on the current OECD education studyArticle in the Standard www.derstandard.at/story/3000000286961/wo-das-bildungssystem-nachhilfe-brauchtThe latest figures from the OECD education study confirm once again

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07.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Sunday in the workshop – together for new opportunities

There's also something going on here on Sundays: While two girls were happily drawing, six of our helpers were fully focused on the laptops. Screwing, testing, setting up – so that the devices will soon be ready for use again. That's how it works at PCs für alle: Teamwork, good atmosphere and the goal of helping others. Thanks to everyone who gave up their free time.

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06.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

40 laptops for computer training in Itete, Tanzania

The Club PCs für alle Together with the association "Dialog mit Itete", we are supporting an important educational project in Tanzania: We were able to provide 40 laptops for a school in Itete, which will be used for IT training of students.The association Dialog mit Itete

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06.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

270 PCs for a good cause: Austrian National Library supports PCs für alle

A strong sign of sustainability in practice: The Austrian National Library www.onb.ac.at has donated 270 PCs to the association PCs für alle donated.Instead of disposing of the devices unused, receive

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02.09.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Support for education in Tanzania: PCs für alle im einsatz

At the end of July we were able to PCs für alle Six laptops were handed over to Prof. Klaus Karpf (www.haup.ac.at/team/klaus-karpf) from the University of Agricultural and Environmental Education. The devices have now reached their new users in Tanzania: 4 laptops

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30.08.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Collaboration for children in Ecuador: Support for children's homes in Olón

The Club PCs für alle has recently been working with "Abuelito" Heinz Cotutsca, who has been supporting children's homes in Olón on the Pacific coast of Ecuador for many years. Thanks to his tireless commitment, numerous improvements have been implemented there in recent years: Installation of a water treatment system

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17.08.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Starting school: Equal opportunities require equal equipment

When school starts again in Austria in September, many children look forward to new notebooks, pens, and other materials. However, for families affected by poverty, this new beginning is often a great burden: the necessary school supplies cost money that is not available in the household budget. For children in particular, this means a start under unequal conditions – even though school is actually

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11.08.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

School Start Campaign 2025: We bring digital opportunities to Vorarlberg

For many children, the new school year begins with new notebooks, pens – and hopefully, a functioning computer. But for many families, this is simply unaffordable. As part of this year's Volkshilfe Vorarlberg school start campaign, we are providing 170 fully functional IT devices – 120 complete PC systems and 50 laptops – free of charge.

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09.08.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

PCs für alle celebrates birthday

5 years "PCs für alle" – and a very special birthday!In August/September 2025 we will celebrate a double anniversary:The club PCs für alle is turning 5 – and our founder Peter Bernscherer is celebrating his birthday on August 19th! We have given away well over 30.000 computers and he is turning 59. What began as an idea five years ago has since turned into a thousand

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07.08.2025 ·  Martin Muehl

Our new website is online!

The time has finally come: Our new website www.pcsfueralle.at is live! With a fresh design, clear structure, and plenty of new content, we want to make access to our association, our projects, and our offerings even easier for you. Donate a PC or laptop? 

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06.08.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Help for a home for blind people in Kharkiv - Continuation

Thanks to your support, we were able to implement some of our plans. With the €1.500 donations, we purchased food, medicine, various electrical appliances, a boiler, and cleaning supplies, and are also using the money to pay for repairs and the installation of showers. The people are especially happy because they now have hot water again. Help

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17.07.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

For democracy and freedom of expression – against intimidation charges

A particularly shocking example of this is the case of Petar Rosandić, founder of the NGO SOS Balkan Route. Due to his humanitarian and public-facing work on behalf of refugees, he was hit with a SLAPP lawsuit. Had this lawsuit been successful, it would have ruined him financially – and threatened an important civil society initiative.

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03.07.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Interns at PCs für alle - Learning instead of exploitation

We are pleased that we have already been able to offer many young people an internship – whether as part of a school-based training, a career change or simply out of interest in IT and social commitment. Learning is our focus: Our interns work with a wide variety of hardware and software, are allowed to try things out, make mistakes and

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24.06.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

zooplus donates high-quality monitors and IT equipment to “PCs für alle"

We were particularly pleased with the active support of zooplus employees, who not only donated but also pitched in and helped with the loading. This commitment shows how uncomplicated and effective help can be – in solidarity, directly, and at eye level. Thanks to this donation, we can once again provide more people with functional

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19.06.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

what happens with the donations...

Here is the report on our website - www.pcsfueralle.at - Three Days, Three CountriesHere is the German translation of a Ukrainian Facebook post about it.

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09.06.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Horia and the schools in Ukraine

Here is a report on this and the state of the schools there. www.pcsfueralle.at/aktuelles/190-279Here is a report on this and the state of the schools there. www.pcsfueralle.at/aktuelles/19

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08.06.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Three days, three countries - we help together

Thursday: 120 complete PC systems and 50 laptops were picked up from us on Thursday. These devices will go to Volkshilfe in Vorarlberg, which will use them to provide digital support to disadvantaged people. Funding was provided by the Sti

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03.06.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Reports on Serbian TV about us

The computers were handed over to the Red Cross in Jagodina, Milos's hometown. Most of the devices will remain on site and be used where they are most needed. Some may be transferred to other Red Cross locations in Serbia. One laptop is expected to be used for on-site work, for example, during visits to rural areas.

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29.05.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Help for a home for blind people in Kharkiv

We – the association "PCs für alle" – want to help. Our goal is to equip the home with sanitary facilities, medicines, kitchen appliances, microwave ovens, etc. A dignified life should not be a question of war or disability. This is how you can help: - Donations in kind: Please contact us - Donations of money: For transport and

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16.05.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Make your graduation a start for someone else!

Donate your school laptop! At pcsfüralle.at, we collect used but functional laptops and get them ready for their next use – for students who can't afford their own computer. Your donation helps make education more equitable and enable digital participation. It's that easy: School laptop

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28.04.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Thoughts on Labor Day

Social Inclusion and Equal Opportunities: Trade unions have been fighting for decades for fair working conditions, fair pay, and social security. They are committed to ensuring that all members—especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds—can participate equally in economic and social life. Likewise, the association "PCs für alle“

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20.04.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Ute Bock Prize for Shaher Alyousef – A teacher who gives hope

Alyousef fled the war and spent three years with his family in a refugee camp in Atama on the Turkish-Syrian border – and there he built a school for children who would otherwise have had no access to education. "We set up a few tents and just started," he says of his first steps. Today, around 1.200 children attend the school, plus one child.

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19.04.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Devices from Otto Bock

This is also underscored by numerous commitments, such as our support of the Paralympics from the very beginning. Together, we help people with financial limitations gain freedom of movement in the digital society. Pictured in the first picture are (from left): Managing Director Andreas Eichler, Head of IT Walter Fuhrmann, our Chairman Peter Bernscherer, and Requirements En

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12.04.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Attempted fraud

I received a fraudulent call earlier and was able to record the conversation. They claimed that someone had access to my Amazon account and was trying to order gift cards through it. I was then connected to other "departments," and ultimately, they just wanted me to install the "Anydesk" software on my phone. This is software for the

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17.03.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

PCs für alle supports the 31st Refugee Ball

For refugees, the possibility of digital participation is crucial: For them, a computer is a connection to their homeland as well as an essential tool for official procedures and educational opportunities. The non-profit association PCs für alle is particularly happy to support the Refugee Ball for this reason:PCs für alle donates to the Fl raffle

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09.03.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

190 computers for schools in Ukraine

The images are current and from schools – we can achieve a lot here with little effort. Some even still use CRT monitors – not to mention the quality and number of computers. The cost for data storage and transport is approximately €2.500 – if anyone would like to support us, we would be very happy. 

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26.02.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Erich Hofmarcher

Erich Hofmarcher is probably one of the most successful Austrian supporters of the Ukrainian civilian population. Here he tells how he finds ambulances, X-ray machines and ventilators and brings them to hospitals on the front line. Erich Hofmarcher, мабуть, один з найуспішніших австрійських волонтерів, які допомагають українському цивільному населенню. There is a rose

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16.02.2025 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Fishing Part 3

and here's the end of the series - the children got a decorated Christmas present and Ernest and his team became the Santas. і ось кінець серії - діти отримали запізнілий різдвяний подарунок, а Ernest and the yoga commander became the Morosan. https://angeloflife.org/

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31.12.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Happy New Year

Dear colleagues, dear supporters, and dear rest of humanity, the past year was full of challenges for our association, but also full of successes. Together, we collected countless computers, refurbished them, and distributed them to people who urgently need them. In doing so, we have

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29.12.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Fishing Part 1

A few days ago we received this request from the association Angel of Life https://angeloflife.org/ via Twitter. 

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27.12.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Equipment donation from Compits

A big thank you to Matthias Engelmayer, CEO and founder of compits GmbH for two pallets of usable hardware! At compits you can find

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15.12.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

About the European Children's House, Fear and Solidarity

The children need not only psychotherapy, but also other forms of support. The facility therefore offers animal-assisted education with goats, sheep, and llamas, as well as painting, Gestalt, and art therapy. These diverse opportunities help the children process their experiences and grow into self-confident, self-determined adults. A particularly touching

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06.12.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Report on W24 about us

Thank you for the many great information and for the insightful and funny article about us - see episode 2 here, Vienna repairs

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05.12.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Shaher and the children in the camp

He has, together with Gablitz hilft, built a school for 1000 children in the Atama refugee camp https://zackzack.at/2022/01/24/3-000-kilometer-entfernt-gefluchteter-lehrer-betreibt-schule-im-krieg now he asks us all for support

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02.12.2024 ·  Martin Muehl

The PCs for All Advent Calendar 2024

Behind each box you will find information on how you can help: by following us on social media, donating time, or donating money. To the Advent calendar

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28.09.2024 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

Opening of the new workshop in Vienna 3

 In the former supermarket, we finally have enough space for maintenance, repairs, and temporary storage of the computers before they go to their new owners. We will use the future meeting tables for a small inauguration ceremony, which will also facilitate networking with and among members of various non-profit organizations such as Med4Hope.

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07.07.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Education for everyone

Education for All: A Vision Why Equal Opportunities Matter Equal opportunities in education are crucial to ensuring social justice and sustainable economic progress. Everyone should have the opportunity to fully develop their abilities and talents, regardless of their social or economic background.

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25.06.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Together for a better world: Sustainability and solidarity at the Südwind street festival

Raw materials and electronics: Electronic devices have become an indispensable part of our everyday lives, but their production often has significant ecological and social impacts. At the Südwind Street Festival, you have the opportunity to learn more about the origin of raw materials and the production conditions in the electronics industry. Learn how rare earths and metals are used.

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01.05.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Neubaugasse promenade market

We'll be there with an information booth and look forward to your visit and any equipment donations. Music, dance, a children's area, culture, and interesting stalls – something for everyone. www.neubaugasse.at/flaniermarkt-in-der-neubaugasse/

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20.03.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

For World Down Syndrome Day on March 21

Viktoria Tsykalo, 24, had to flee her Ukrainian hometown of Kharkiv with her mother two years ago to escape the Russian war of aggression. She found refuge in Vienna and has quickly built a new life for herself: Viktoria is a member of the ensembles of the "T21büne" and the dance company "Ich bin OK." This requires a lot of discipline and perseverance – qualities that she has developed since early on.

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22.02.2024 ·  Martin Muehl

Handover of the signed SK Rapid jersey

Many thanks to Oliver and Claudia Badura of Badura Immobilien, whose €650 we donated to the Beregynja association. As part of our Advent calendar, we presented 23 low-threshold social projects and organizations. For December 24, the

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02.02.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Not directly PCs für alle concerning, but very important

The response to Mrs. Kuhlmann's article in the magazine ct' was written by an important supporter of our association, and I find the topic very important and interesting. Hello from Hanover, when a manufacturer shuts down its cloud services, expensive hardware becomes electronic waste overnight. And as more and more product categories migrate to the cloud,

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03.01.2024 ·  Peter Bernscherer

The year 2023 with PCs für alle

And the year continued excitingly. In June, Austria saw the end of official COVID measures. The surge in homeschooling, digital learning, and home office work triggered by the pandemic continues unabated, and the demand for the corresponding hardware is correspondingly high. The issue initiated by the Ministry of Education is not changing this.

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27.12.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Equipment donation from Amundi

In many cases, poverty is accompanied by exclusion from the digital world, which can increase social isolation. Amundi Austria's donation enables us not only to receive hardware but also to create opportunities and connections. This is invaluable, especially at a time when digital participation is so important. Amundi Austria has not only

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22.12.2023 ·  Marc

Merry Christmas

We would like to thank everyone who supports us with donations in kind and money, through their help and cooperation, through recommendations and encouragement. And we are pleased that we were able to help thousands of families again in 2023. To all clubs, institutions and organizations, companies, schools and other groups that work with us,

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19.12.2023 ·  Martin Muehl

Auction a Rapid jersey with the team's signatures

The current home jersey was only presented last June - here is a video of the SK Rapid jersey presentation. This is how the auction works: Place a bid in the red-bordered box (anonymous is also possible). The minimum bid

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01.12.2023 ·  Martin Muehl

The PCs for All - Advent Calendar

Behind each box, you'll find information on how you can help: by following us on social media, donating time, or donating money. To the Advent calendar

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24.11.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Christmas promotion

Software for the heart: Your Christmas package for special Ukrainian childrenThanks to your computer donations PCs für alle This year, too, we enabled many people to receive education and participate in society. Among other things, we provided over a thousand children who had fled Ukraine and their parents with their own computers, which they could use to follow Ukrainian online classes.

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15.11.2023 ·  Doris Neuhofer

Together we are strong.

We already reported last year on Joe Höllwarth and his incredible commitment to Iraq. Joe is from Tyrol and a stonemason by trade, and he also has a big heart and admirably long-term perspective when it comes to aid transports to Iraq. We were delighted to receive the photos he sent us recently. One of the last transports also included PCs.

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20.10.2023 ·  Doris Neuhofer

Home of great daughters and sons in the ORF

Around the national holiday, the lyrics of the national anthem are often on everyone's lips. "Homeland, you are the home of great sons and daughters," it says. Yes, of course, a few names immediately spring to mind: Wolfgang Amadeus, Anton Zeilinger, Barbara Prammer, Gustav Klimt, Christine Nöstlinger, and the rest. But there are so many great sons and daughters that perhaps we don't know much about.

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04.10.2023 ·  Sigrid Zaussinger

Visit us at the volunteer fair

The opportunities to work with us are diverse: communicating with donors and recipients, picking up equipment, public relations, or, of course, working in one of our workshops in Vienna, Linz, or Graz... We welcome new colleagues in all areas and look forward to meeting you at the volunteer fair.

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27.09.2023 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

Equipment donation from Tyrol by SPEEDUUP

That was, of course, absolutely the right idea, and as usual, we immediately handed the notebooks back after deleting the data and briefly checking their functionality. Many thanks, Alexander and SPEEDUP! And please tell others in the Deep West about us! SPEEDUUP's website and what

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16.09.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Equipment donation from IEF-Service GmbH

The 85 PCs at IEF ensure that 85 families now have a computer and thus the opportunity to participate in digital life, classes, etc. Many thanks again to Wolfgang Pfabigan and the team at IEF-Service GmbH. www.insolvenzentgelt.at 

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08.09.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Support from TROX-Austria

Mr. Wurdits brought us 12 laptops, 13 PCs, and five monitors, which the TROX-Austria website provided. Thank you for your support and solidarity with people who are not doing well. 

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27.08.2023 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

i7 laptops and iPhones from Odörfer Haustechnik!

Odörfer Haustechnik is one of our repeat customers, having supported us with equipment on several occasions. We've already received PCs, laptops, servers, and routers from this more than 200-year-old, traditional company from Graz twice before! Many thanks to Odörfer Haustechnik and especially to Silvio Baumheller, who always thinks of us! 

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27.08.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Meet us at the Volksstimme Festival

The Volksstimme Festival on the Jesuitenwiese in the Prater offers a varied music program with free admission. Of course, there will also be culinary delights, activities for children, and much more! At our booth, we will provide information about the association and how you can get involved with us. We look forward to your visit!

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21.08.2023 ·  Beate l:

Together for Inclusion and Opportunity: A heartfelt thank you to the US Embassy, Lorena and Patrick.

The special value of this donation is not only in the equipment itself. At "PCs for All", the idea is to promote education and equal opportunities through technology. The cooperation with the US Embassy represents the beginning of a partnership based on common goals and shows the recognition of our efforts in the field.We thank Lorena, Patrick, their young colleagues and al

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07.08.2023 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

From donor to recipient: Habau Group notebooks help eliminate child poverty

In addition, Volkshilfe directly helps those affected with financial support for education and childcare costs and free leisure activities for children and young people. Volkshilfe social workers also assist with applications for state benefits. PCs for All is happy to support Volkshilfe in the common fight for more opportunities for children. Donations like those from

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30.07.2023 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

Three makes it easy (again): Large-scale donation for PCs for ALL

We hand over hundreds of free PC systems to their new owners every month. Digital inclusion is a particular concern for Drei and therefore supports PCs für alle since spring 2022. We have received around 1.500 IT devices in several donations so far. Drei is helping together with PCs für alle People, schools and NGOs for whom the acquisition of new

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11.07.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

The Advisory House

The donation will help promote digital participation among people who otherwise cannot afford a computer. PCs for All works with various partners to distribute the devices to schools, social institutions, refugee shelters, and private individuals. The devices will be equipped with free software such as LibreOffice, which is also provided free of charge.

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11.06.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Overview of the next few weeks

20 complete PC systems for two libraries in Lviv and Lemberg were prepared and picked up. The transport was handled by the wonderful NGO Vienna Mission for Ukraine. From their website, "We are a group of more than 200 volunteers from the international community living in Vienna (and abroad). We are commi

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01.06.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Ukraine Aid in cooperation with SECI, c/o OSCE, Part Two

Dr. Fazekas writes on FacebookSECI in great cooperation with PCs für alle supports 100 PCs and laptops to children in 4 schools that have been destroyed or heavily damaged through the Russian invasion

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13.05.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Lara S. and the aid supplies for Ukraine

There were well over 200 boxes and then there were problems with the transport to Ukraine and the boxes had to be taken out of the hall that was provided for storage. In a joint effort, we managed to arrange the transport and distribution to the Red Cross Vienna

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10.05.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Ukraine Aid in cooperation with SECI, c/o OSCE

Here is the OSCE website for more information - www.osce.org/de/ We are pleased to be able to contribute to maintaining civilian life in Ukraine. In cooperation with the Ukrainian Embassy, we are also providing IT resources that we receive for this purpose to facilitate the recovery.

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01.05.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Devices from Hörakustik bloom

It's always nice when colleagues come back to the workshop after picking up the hearing aids and tell us how kind the donors were and how happy they were to be able to help. Special thanks to Katharina Schernberger from bloom (https://www.bloomhearing.at)

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29.04.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Digilehre.at - the initiative for digital education

Then digilehre.at is just right for you! Digilehre.at is an initiative that provides apprentices with used, yet fully functional computers free of charge. The devices are equipped with free software and can be used both at work and at home. This way, you can

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26.04.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

PCs für alle at pulse 4

Since the association was founded in 2020, we have distributed well over 18.000 PCs to students, charitable NGOs, and people who cannot afford new devices. Around 20 people work with us on a voluntary basis, and we regularly offer students the opportunity to complete internships with us.

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17.03.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Ö1 digital live - Anna Masoner about the association PCs für alle

Last year, they primarily cared for Ukrainian refugee children. The initiative has been able to refurbish and distribute around 18.000 devices in recent years. The demand is far from being met. Ö1-digital leben, February 23.02.2023, XNUMX

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10.03.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Equipment donations from DIWAHN Architekten ZT GmbH

Our colleague Stefan was very pleased with the warm welcome and support you gave him. For this—and of course for your solidarity with those who are not doing well—we extend our sincere thanks. www.diwahn.com 

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08.03.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Donation from the LVA - Food Research Institute

We always keep our IT equipment up to date. As a result, we regularly accumulate some older computers and laptops, which we unfortunately can no longer use for our work. In total, 18 old devices have been accumulated, which

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22.02.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Equipment from the University of Vienna, Institute of Romance Studies

and offered over 60 PCs. Klaus, Milos, and Erwin picked them up today – the devices have already been allocated and will be picked up in the next few days. 20 of them will go to a Caritas facility in Linz, and the rest to families with school-age children.

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01.02.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Collection box for equipment donations at DREI

What Petra Jakob, Head of Corporate Communication at DREI Austria, says about this: "The association PCs für alle has the best solution: It accepts used PCs, laptops, monitors, and accessories as donations. These devices are then PCs für alleteam and then handed over free of charge to schools, charitable NGOs and people who

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23.01.2023 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Report in ORF Vienna today about us and our attempt to support Ukraine

Refugees from Ukraine have since become part of our daily business. With Tymur, a very young Ukrainian computer whiz who has been supporting us in our workshop after school for months, we have gained another valuable team member who can also interpret for us. More than 1.000 people from Ukraine have visited our

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14.01.2023 ·  Martin Muehl

The Ferrari laptop will be auctioned a second time for a good cause

In order to support a second project, Robert has decided to make the laptop available again so that he can auction it off a second time! Robert explains this in his post on LinkedIn:*****

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31.12.2022 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

2022: PCs FOR ALL between war, apprenticeship support and Science Busters

Suddenly, there was war. PCs FOR ALL helps. Refugees from Ukraine, who had been driven to Austria by the war, suddenly needed help. The excellent organization Train of Hope welcomed many of the new arrivals at the Vienna Austria Center from the very beginning and provided them with the bare necessities. In this exceptional situation,

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18.12.2022 ·  Martin Muehl

We're auctioning off a Ferrari for your desk!

Both the design and the sound of a powerful engine when switched on are impressive. The "Cavallino Rampante" – the rearing horse that has epitomized quality and success in motorsport for decades – also adorns the laptop in elegant Ferrari red. The device is from the 2018 season.

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16.12.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Great support from the European Recycling Platform!

Last year, we already received €3.000 for 2020. Because when we give away used computers or mobile phones for free, the environment also benefits. An estimated 200 tons of old devices were reused in the last two years instead of ending up in the landfill. But not everything that passes through our hands can be recycled.

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28.11.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Laptops and 1.000 euros from Playtech

A few days later, we received ten excellent laptops from Playtech – www.playtech.com – and four of them were immediately given to the students. Naturally, they were very happy and relieved – completing high school without a laptop is a

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17.11.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Opportunities through old hardware

Many thanks to the fantastic team around Gilbert Scharetzer and Gabriel Thiel. It's clear that everyone involved is committed to supporting us and, in turn, people who are struggling.

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25.10.2022 · 

Audience Award from respekt.net

The award ceremony took place in a very pleasant setting, and we were able to meet the people behind other very interesting projects from a wide variety of fields. Website Places of Respect It's always nice to see how many people in Austria are involved and how much they contribute.

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15.10.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Many thanks to Schwabe Austria GmbH

It's true that the support from all parts of society is tremendous, but we're often pleased to see that the donors also take great joy in being able to do something for others and are enthusiastic about it. That was the case here – thanks again, www.schwabe.at

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12.10.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Equipment donation from AIDS Hilfe Wien

Those working in the social and/or medical sectors, in particular, often have to deal with people affected by poverty and know how difficult their lives are and what a great help it is when they receive things they cannot afford themselves. Thank you for your support and solidarity. 

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10.10.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Supporting the children at the Adolf Lorenz School

Our non-profit organization PCs FOR ALL is organizing a program for disabled children at the Dr. Adolf Lorenz School in the 23rd district. We would be very grateful if you could support the school financially or with donations in kind. 100 percent of the proceeds go to

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04.10.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Volunteer fair on the weekend of October 08th and 09th

The press release: In its anniversary year, the Vienna Volunteer Fair is once again bringing volunteers and organizations together. We are delighted to be part of it! Crises such as the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine have shown us again in recent months: solidarity and civic engagement are an indispensable pillar of our

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20.09.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Equipment from the Habaugroup in Perg

Pictured left and right are Hermann Niklas and Zwink Marcel. The two were so kind and helped us with the invitations. In the middle is Alexis Schaffer – he's been with the club for a while, but this is his first public appearance. You can find details about him on our team page. 

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12.09.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Cafe Kyiv, Noah and us club

The private social organization CAFE KYIV is based in Linz and now supports a community of over 1.350 displaced Ukrainians and their families. Since March 2022, over 9.000 refugees have been provided with free food and drinks.

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03.09.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Mini golf tournament of Lebenshilfe NÖ

It was truly a fantastic event, and a joy to see how barriers were overcome and made unimportant. Bernhard beautifully noted this in his acceptance speech. Some people are good at running, others at math. But everyone has talents and is just as important as everyone else. And the best part, of course, was seeing how much joy the

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01.09.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

ÖAMTC donates again

This time, over 20 tablets were also present. We distributed them within two days, as they are very suitable for children to learn German. Many thanks to the ÖAMTC www.oeamtc.at, Robert Schanner, Florian Kreutzer, and Kevin Neubauer for their support.

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29.08.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Nomination as Place of Respect 2022

Please vote for our project online by September 14.09th, and perhaps, thanks to your support, we'll win the #ortedesrespekts Audience Award!

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21.08.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Support from Ferro & Partner

A special thanks to Martin Pelikan, who searched the internet for a way to meaningfully repurpose old hardware and even took care of the delivery to us. Thank you for your visit, your support, and your commitment. You can find the company here: www.ferro-partner.at

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29.07.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

PCs for everyone repaired now for everyone

That's why we came up with the idea of offering an alternative here. Anyone who wants to can have their defective device inspected by us. If a repair is possible by simply replacing parts, we can offer this for a small fee. And the best part: The Ministry of the Environment pays a large part of this through a repair bonus. Here you can find information

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26.07.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Support from Bitmovin

On the one hand, because we can really use the high-quality equipment, and on the other, because it's always nice to see Austrian companies gain global recognition and success within a very short time, while still not forgetting those who are struggling and need help. More information at 

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18.07.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

On the anniversary of PCs für alle

The association was founded in May 2020, and we started working properly in September 2020 when, thanks to the SPÖ Landstraße, we were able to move into the first workshop. Since then, a lot has happened – we now have two workshops, in the meantime even three, and still around 30 volunteers.

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30.06.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

PCs from FH Campus Wien

Many thanks to the FH Campus Wien www.fh-campuswien.ac.at and especially to the people from the IT service there - they worked very hard to ensure that we received 155 very good PCs.

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22.06.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Many thanks to the employees of Brainds, Marken und Design GmbH

That's how she found us, and we're delighted about it. A little effort on her part, but a huge benefit for the recipients of the devices. Many thanks on their behalf to the fantastic team there.

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22.06.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Computer for Lilith, Women's Counseling Krems, Article Kurier

The residents and their children already have a hard enough time, and it's even harder, of course, when they don't have access to modern means of communication. Iris Wanner from the association PCs für alle could change thatMore information about the project  

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17.06.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Devices from the Austrian Lotteries

And recently, we were able to pick up a lot of PCs and monitors again. Many thanks to the fantastic team around Gilbert Scharetzer and Gabriel Thiel. It's clear that everyone involved cares about putting the old devices back into use. Here are links to older articles about donations from the Austrian Lotteries.

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03.06.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Drei donates 600 devices to PCs für alle!

We have already been able to pass on 250 laptops to other NGOs and families with school-age children: For example, to the Sindbad association, which supports teenagers and young adults through mentoring,

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13.05.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Hardware from World4You

What World4You writes about this on Facebook - Facebook post World4YouAustria helps UkraineWe see it as a human responsibility to do our part in the current situation. For this reason, we have decided to support the clubs

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12.05.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

60 laptops and PCs from the umbrella organization of social insurance

We are truly grateful for the regular support and trust placed in us. Many thanks to Tanja Pollany, Christoph Häupler, Robert Wenschitz, and of course everyone who helped. 

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10.05.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Donation of equipment by about media

Many thanks to the team at About Media www.aboutmedia.at for their support and solidarity with people who are not doing well

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16.04.2022 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

Science Busters donate more than 6.000 euros to PCs für alle!

Katharina and Peter were able to accept the more than €6.000 donation during a Global Warming Party in the background. Even though the Science Busters, world-famous from stage, radio, TV, and bookstores throughout Austria, otherwise seem to only throw parties, we are thrilled. After all, computer spare parts don't grow on trees and cost a fortune.

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10.04.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Laptops from Broadcom

Thank you for the generous donation of equipment. Broadcom Software (software.broadcom.com) donated a total of 128 laptops. What happened with two of the laptops

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01.04.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Support from the Austrian Lotteries

A huge thank you to the IT team at Austrian Lotteries. We've received hardware from them several times before – for example, the donation from Lotteries, and the donation that Beate Loinger and Katharina Höttinger were able to pick up came at just the right time. The laptops, in particular, are urgently needed.

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26.03.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Contribution in Ö1 digital leben by Anna Masoner

We are very pleased about this contribution – it is also a recognition of our work. Ö1 digital live by Anna Masoner

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08.03.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Help for people from Ukraine who have fled with children

We're not just about computers! @PCsfueralle has donated 90 KleinKram diaper bags and baby bags for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Austria.

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08.03.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Devices from MedIT

https://medit.at/

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25.02.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Laptops for the Red Cross training center

Thank you again for your efforts during the pandemic. Before, too, of course, but the last few years have been particularly difficult for everyone working in the medical field. Vienna Red Cross

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22.02.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Joe Höllwarth and the victims of IS

At Christmas, he delivered 4.000 gift packages for children in Iraq and Kurdistan. He also sometimes takes a few of our laptops with him—this time, some are going to the ISIS women. Women who were held captive and abused by ISIS. We're happy to be able to make a small contribution, but what Joe is doing is incredible. Now he's back.

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18.02.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

PCs for young people at Jugend am Werk

A remaining stock is now stored at the vocational integration site, and young people can access a device quickly and unbureaucratically if needed. Many thanks to the people at Jugend am Werk for their excellent cooperation and their special commitment.

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14.02.2022 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

Ready to Go Club

Once again, we were able to help a great project with your donated equipment. The Startklar association aims to help multilingual children develop their potential through language support as early as possible. Age-appropriate programs for children between the ages of two and 14 help with learning German, but there are also courses that

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21.01.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Report on a primary school in Moosbrunn

Report of the NÖN Many thanks to Mrs. Claudia Höller, the teacher, who took care of the PCs in her free time

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10.01.2022 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Devices from the Austrian Lotteries

First I met Mr. Thiel and Mr. Scharetzer, who brought us PCs and screens to the workshop. Then when we picked up laptops they quickly arranged a car and helped us with the transport and now their colleagues were also actively involved in loading. It is always a pleasure to see how enthusiastically the idea is received by the association and

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17.12.2021 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Devices from the Austrian Lotteries

And a little later, we received another 100 laptops from the Austrian Lotteries, and Mr. Scharetzer, Mr. Thiel, and Mr. Sulzbacher delivered them again and helped us unload them.

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06.12.2021 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

Equipment from the BBG - Federal Procurement Agency

120 screens from BBG Bundesbeschaffung GmbH. Ministries, federal states, cities and municipalities, as well as outsourced companies, universities, and healthcare institutions, handle a large portion of their procurement through BBG. BBG aims not only to achieve favorable prices but also to promote ecological and social sustainability.

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27.10.2021 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Screens from DSV Austria

Many thanks to those responsible, especially to Ms. Leistentritt, for the equipment donation, the support, and her solidarity with people who are not well. DSV AUSTRIA

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25.04.2021 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Article in the Kronen Zeitung about us

Link to the article in the Krone

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08.03.2021 ·  Martin Muehl

VOLKSBANK WIEN AG donates over 300 PCs to needy children

On 5 March, VOLKSBANK Wien AG handed over more than 300 laptops and PCs and 61 monitors from the bank’s inventory to the non-profit association “PCs für alle“Currently, almost all devices are going to children who urgently need the computers for homeschooling due to the Corona pandemic,” explains Patrice Fuchs from “

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05.03.2021 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Equipment donation from the ÖSB Group

Michael Manhart, IT Director of the ÖSB Group (https://www.oesb-gruppe.com/), worked hard to ensure that we received well over 200 excellent PCs from the company. Many thanks to the ÖSB management and to Mr. Manhart. This great video is by Iris Christina Tra.

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01.03.2021 ·  Peter Bernscherer

BAM Magazine says...

How are you changing the world in BAM Magazine

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10.02.2021 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Report on Moment.at

Homeschooling is designed to keep students learning at home until in-person classes are possible again. But many of them don't have computers. The "PCs for All" association is helping.

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17.01.2021 ·  Thomas Moerdinger

More power and more information: the new website of PCs für alle

Everything is new at www.pcsfueralle.at! After the club's success last year - more about that in our 2020 Annual Report - our programming wizard Martin Mühl has taken this into account and completely

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15.01.2021 ·  Peter Bernscherer

The private initiative #SpendeEineMaske supports people at risk of poverty and those affected by poverty.

This is how Georg Birgmann's private initiative aims to help: purchase FFP2 masks in bulk directly from the (Austrian) manufacturer Hygiene Austria. These cost €1,40 including 20% VAT per piece – depending on the quantity, the price then drops further (tiered price). One packaging unit is a carton filled with 350 masks, for a total of

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12.01.2021 ·  Peter Bernscherer

AG González wins YouTube Challenge and donates a 150€ voucher to PCs for All

At the European Researchers' Night 2020, a Europe-wide event where citizens can gain insight into current research, five doctoral students from the González group won the "YouTube Challenge."

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31.12.2020 ·  Peter Bernscherer

Review of 2020: PCs für alle against educational losses due to Corona

2020 brought not only Corona – in response to the pandemic, the non-profit association PCs für alleSince the coronavirus swept Austria's schools empty in the spring, home schooling and distance learning via the internet were intended to facilitate instruction. However, for many children from low-income families, this form of instruction represents a major challenge.

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20.12.2020 ·  Peter Bernscherer

PCs for everyone with its own information stand on Mariahilferstraße

Bring your old computers! From December 22.12.2020, 15.01.2021, to January XNUMX, XNUMX, old computers can be donated for a good cause on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße. The non-profit organization "PCs für alle" is present in public space for the first time. The association "PCs für alle“ will be between 22 December 2020

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21.11.2020 ·  Regina Kummetz

Free computers in municipal buildings

The campaign is the result of the initiative of Kornelia Schrammel, who has been volunteering for the “Welcome Neighbour” project at the Bohmann-Hof for ten years, and Predrag Pljevaljcic, the Children’s Friends representative in the SPÖ section 26 at the Bohmannhof. “Over the past 10 years, I have supported around 500 families (also on behalf of the housing partners) in the Bohm

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