Neighborhood Nonprofit Spotlight: Nerds Abroad

Patch talks Nerds Abroad about the need they are meeting in underrepresented communities.

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Patch: Tell Patch a little about you and your organization!

Nerds Abroad: Nerds Abroad is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2014 to transform technology acumen and literacy around the globe through world-class experiential educational models.

Our team has nearly a decade of combined experience in non-profit operations, social business, IT management, and programming and development in several hardware and software domains. Together, we are dedicated to partner with organizations around the globe to serve transitional youth and create economic opportunity in underrepresented communities globally.

The organization was founded by our President and CEO, Stephen Hodges, when he noticed a lack of technological “know-how” in missions and NGOs around the world. After going on several trips to repair, maintain, and consult with organizations, he sought to find a long-term solution to technology support abroad.

Thus creating, Nerds Abroad.

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Patch: How does your organization help to strengthen the local community?

Nerds Abroad: We have a variety of outreach programs listed on our webpage that support communities around the world: Nerds Abroad

Patch: When did you open?

Nerds Abroad: 12/29/2014

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Patch: What is the biggest struggle your organization faces?

Nerds Abroad: Person power. We are 100% volunteer-run and we are fund-raising for a full-time staff member to take Nerds Abroad to the next level!

Patch: What do you hope for the future of your nonprofit?

Nerds Abroad: Our goals are listed on our webpage here: About Nerds Abroad

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