Hackers? For Charity?
In general, a hacker is “a skilled computer expert that uses their technical knowledge to creatively overcome a problem”. We are hackers (most of us security experts) that use our superpowers to make the world a better place. We highlight projects and acts of service and help flatten the learning curve so you can join us.
-Francis of Assisi
-Vince Lombardi
-James Green Somerville
Recent Stories
iICT Course: May 14, 2014
Last week, our class time has been very hands-on, as we’re approaching the end of computer basics and seeking to help the students really connect with and retain what they’ve learned. In particular, our teachers are working hard to help students understand [...]
May 14: 2-week update
May 12, 2014: Two week update It's unbelievable how fast time slips by. I can't believe it's been two weeks since I last posted. But we had the kids here, and when they're around, they are the priority. So lots of [...]
2-week “mini newsletter” Apr 7-21
Our kids are home on break which is why I haven't posted much. When they come home, I try really hard to drop everything and spend time with them. So I haven't blogged and I really haven't been all that productive. But [...]
Jaaja Barb and sunglasses for “bodas”
When we first started helping out Jaja Barb with her container, we were really overwhelmed (as she was) by the variety of the contents. Our biggest struggle with the "filler goods" was trying to figure out what to do with it all. Certain things like [...]
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