The Plug
The Plug is a social enterprise programme that aims to supply technology needs to the underserved. Its mission is to bridge the growing digital divide by collecting and fixing old and broken devices through a network of donation channels, in collaboration with partners and sponsors, ensuring that they arrive in the hands of our recipients in perfect working condition.
By giving these devices new life and redistributing them to those who cannot afford them, the programme also hopes to help reduce electronic waste.
Devices that we are not able to fix will be sent out to be recycled/upcycled as much as possible. We do this in partnership with other programmes and organisations that align with our mission and vision.
Applicants
You can apply for yourself, a friend, classmate or a family member. Applicants less than 13 years old will need to have their applications sent in by a parent or guardian.
APPLYDevices Collected
Got "old/broken" devices? You can drop by our virtual Donors' Lounge and we'll be happy to take them off your hands. Please check out our FAQs for a list of accepted devices.
DONATEDevices Shipped
With your help, we hope to grow this number exponentially. Every bit helps— spread the word! Check out our FAQs for a list of accepted devices.
FAQsOur Process
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We are a group of passionate individuals working in the Human Rights, Technology & Communication fields. For more detailed information, please contact our Programme Manager
Our mission is to help bridge the digital divide while reducing electronic waste by giving “old” or “broken” devices new life and redistributing them to those who cannot afford them.
- Children (5 to 15 years old)
- Students (16 to 25 years old)
We are currently operating in the Klang valley, a region in Malaysia which houses the glamorous- but sometimes dysfunctional- city of Kuala Lumpur.
The programme is financed by Mister Nerdie® and donations from supporters and partners.
- Smart phones (any brand)
- Smart tablets (any brand)
- Laptops (any brand)
- All-in-One desktops (any brand)
- Monitors (any brand)
- Computer parts
- Networking peripherals:
- Routers
- Modems
- Ethernet cables (RJ-45)
- Switches
- Repeaters
- Hotspot devices