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Education and Digital Inclusion

Education and Digital Inclusion

Education and Digital Inclusion

Acer believes that education is the most valuable investment in the future. Education empowers people to move forward, while technology provides the best help to explore the limits. By putting our core competencies to their fullest use, we hope to achieve the following goals:

Boosting Digital Inclusion and Addressing the Lack of Educational Resources

Technology can bring improvements to quality of life and open up a number of possibilities. Empower everyone enjoy the convenience and opportunities technology brings is one of Acer's goals, and through cooperations between our global locations and non-profit organizations, we are able to extend the reach of technology to different groups. In recent years, we have also encouraged our staff to get involved in activities and transform the results of them into products, school supplies, and funds that can help improve education quality in rural and remote areas. In 2024, Acer Group’s social projects around the world made use of Acer’s core competencies and products to support disadvantaged or needy communities.

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Donation of eKinekt Bike Desks to Ukrainian Schools and Hospitals

Following the donation of computer equipment to three schools in Poltava Oblast, Ukraine in August 2023, Acer Ukraine again donated eKinekt bike desks to two universities and one children's hospital in February 2024, to promote productivity and encourage healthier learning and recovery methods. Recipients include the Computer Science and IT departments at Ukrainian Catholic University and Lviv Polytechnic National University, as well as the Okhmatdyt National Children's Hospital in Kyiv and Lviv.

The eKinekt bike desk combines a desk with a stationary bicycle, allowing users to generate electricity through pedaling while working, simultaneously charging their devices. These bike desks will help students maintain learning momentum even during power outages, and provide rehabilitation training for patients at the children's hospital, improving muscle strength and endurance.

Supporting Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program in Namibia, Africa

The Acer Foundation has donated 300 tablet computers to support a tuberculosis prevention and control initiative in Namibian communities. This program is a collaborative effort between National Taiwan University, the University of Namibia, Namibia's Ministry of Health, and Harvard Medical School, aimed at reducing tuberculosis transmission and its economic burden. Tuberculosis remains one of the most prevalent infectious diseases worldwide and has become a chronic infectious disease in developing and underdeveloped countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified Namibia as a high-incidence country for tuberculosis, ranking eleventh among 30 countries with the highest TB burden. The international research collaboration, led by the College of Public Health at National Taiwan University, conducts active tuberculosis screening for household contacts of drug-resistant tuberculosis patients, hospital ward visitors, and members of community hotspot areas. The initiative aims to detect and treat new cases of drugresistant tuberculosis early, interrupt transmission chains, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce the economic burden on patients' families caused by the disease. Through this donation, Acer is supporting both local tuberculosis research and public health prevention efforts in Namibia, demonstrating the company's commitment to addressing global health challenges through technology.

Supporting the Technology Center for Disadvantaged Children in Los Angeles, USA.

In October 2024, with the support of Acer America, the Jackie Tatum Recreation Center in Los Angeles, California, officially launched the community's first technology center, providing technological equipment and learning opportunities for underprivileged children in East Los Angeles. Acer donated refurbished Chromebooks, TravelMate laptops, gaming computers, and monitors to assist the center in delivering technology education and training. This initiative demonstrates Acer's long-term mission to "break down the barriers between technology and people" while promoting educational equity. The technology center was established in collaboration with a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) substation, ensuring that children can use the equipment in a safe environment to complete their assignments and enjoying recreational activities afterward. Furthermore, the center plans to participate in the Acer eLearning Repair Program, which will train and certify students in Chromebook repair skills.

Helping Ban Tung Nakarach School in Thailand Improve Learning Environment

In 2024, Acer Thailand employees collaborated with partner V Tech Computer to donate equipment and funds to improve the learning environment at Ban Tung Nakarach School in Kanchanaburi, central Thailand. This initiative aims to enhance educational resources and vocational training opportunities for students. The school serves as a disadvantaged secondary school, with a total of 108 students and 11 teachers. All students come from economically disadvantaged families, with an average age of 9 years.

Acer Thailand employees raised funds through fundraising and charitable activities, which, combined with company donations, made a total of US$2,422. This funding will be directed toward the school's vocational training classroom improvement project, helping students acquire fundamental vocational skills before graduation. Additionally, Acer Thailand donated laptops, projectors, and unused office equipment to serve as teaching tools for the computer classroom and interactive learning for young children, providing students with an enhanced learning experience.

Supporting Digital Education at the Home for the Blind

Since 2011, Acer Philippines has supported the Margaretha Home for the Blind, an institution founded in 1997 in Manila by the Sisters of Christian Charity (SCC) from Paderborn, Germany. Initially caring for 15 visually impaired girls and young women, many from impoverished backgrounds or abandoned, the sisters provided comprehensive care, from daily life skills training to formal education. It also offered the girls opportunities to attend special education schools or receive education and training within the home. Through donations of laptops and monitors, Acer Philippines has assisted visually impaired students in enhancing their digital skills and technology literacy, making technology an essential tool for their learning and growth. Aside from laptop donations, Acer Philippines supported this charitable institution by organizing an annual volunteer activities to encouraged employee participation and providing items that the students can use for their daily necessities. This strengthened Acer's commitment to promoting "technology accessibility" and "bridging the digital divide" but also promotes social inclusion and diverse development.

Acer Volunteers Help Senior Citizens with Digital Education

Since 2023, Acer Taiwan has been collaborating with the Old Five Old Foundation to assist seniors in overcoming the digital divide, boosting their confidence in using technology and improving their quality of life, while encouraging its employees to participate in meaningful volunteer activities. Acer employees serve as teaching assistants to help seniors learn mobile applications, enabling them to utilize digital tools more independently and improves the convenience of their daily lives.

In 2024, 39 people participated in the training program, including 2 teachers, 22 volunteer teaching assistants, and 15 senior learners. Three training sessions were held, covering the basic operations of mobile phones and the internet, practical Line functions, and rumor verification, among other topics. Through the learning process, the participating seniors not only improved their adaptability to technology but also built confidence and a sense of achievement in the digital world. Meanwhile, Acer employees strengthened their sense of social responsibility through volunteer activities and enhanced their communication and teamwork skills through the teaching process.

Supporting Italy's First Female Esports Team in Valorant

Acer Italy has established a partnership with LXT Esports, Italy's first female Valorant esports team, providing Predator gaming desktops, monitors, laptops, and peripherals for their esports training facility in Milan. This collaboration aims to support this group of talented female players in overcoming gender bias and challenges, promoting diversity and inclusivity in technology and esports, launching their competitive careers, and helping them balance their academics and work. In Italy, female players account for 40% of players, with 1/3 having experienced gender-related cyberbullying or negative comments. Moreover, they face wage disparities and fewer sponsorship opportunities. Predator is committed to enhancing the visibility of women in esports, breaking stereotypes, and promoting inclusivity. Esports not only empowers women but also stimulates their interest in STEM fields. Research indicates that women who engage in gaming have three times higher the interest in STEM subjects compared to those who do not, while currently only 20% of women in Italy work in STEM-related professions. In 2024, the LXT Esports women's team won the Italian Valorant championship, proving that female players possess competitive skills equal to their male counterparts, and that gender is not a determining factor in victory. In 2025, LXT Esports will also transition to a mixed-gender team, symbolizing a successful breakthrough of gender stereotypes and further promoting diversity in the esports arena.

Assisting the UAE Association of the Deaf in Promoting Technological Equality

In 2024, Acer Middle East donated laptops to the UAE Deaf Association to promote technological equality, helping the deaf community overcome educational and communication barriers, hence bridging the digital divide. This donation supports the Association's educational and vocational development programs, enabling deaf individuals to acquire digital skills and further integrate into society.

Creating Opportunities for the Youth

Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders and innovators, and we want to stimulate their potential to become the nourishment of the future. By organizing and sponsoring various activities, we nurture outstanding talents by providing resources such as exchange, training and scholarships for young students who are not afraid of adventures and challenges. We look forward to continuing to use our products and expertise to support young students in building a better future.

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