Cork charity in appeal for laptops for direct provision residents

38km has been selected as the distance for the fundraiser because there are 38 direct provision centres in Ireland and adults living in direct provision receive just €38.80 per week

In addition to raising funds, people are also encouraged to gift suitable laptops.

A Cork-based charity is encouraging the public to “go the distance” to provide laptops for residents of direct provision centres.

The Windows 4 Opportunity (W4O) project, founded by Recruit Refugees Ireland, is an umbrella campaign featuring a number of charities and organisations with the common goal of improving access to education and work for those living in Direct Provision through the provision of laptops.