A Hamburg association with roots in Cameroon
Our story, mission and values — and the people behind the work.
Who we are
IT4Africa e.V. is a Hamburg-based German non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded on 28 October 2018 by seven individuals passionate about digital education in Central Africa. We were registered at the Amtsgericht Hamburg under number VR 23833 on 6 December 2018.
Our work is entirely volunteer-driven. We hold weekly online team meetings every Monday at 21:00.
We are officially recognised as a tax-exempt non-profit organisation (gemeinnütziger Verein) in Germany. Donations are tax-deductible. Tax number: 17/432/16926.
Our mission
To promote IT education in Central Africa by collecting and donating refurbished computers, organising technical training, founding Cisco academies, and running skills competitions — all in partnership with local organisations on the ground.
Our vision
A Central Africa where every young person has equal access to technology and digital skills, empowered to participate fully in the digital economy and shape their own future.
Legal basis
IT4Africa e.V. operates under its Satzung (statutes) adopted on 28.10.2018 and signed by seven founding members. The association pursues exclusively and directly charitable purposes as defined by German tax law (§ 2 AO — steuerbegünstigte Zwecke). No member benefits personally from the association's funds.
Our values
Solidarity
We share what we have — equipment, knowledge and time — with the communities that need it most.
Transparency
Every activity is documented and every euro serves our charitable purpose.
Volunteerism
IT4Africa is 100% volunteer-run, in Germany, Cameroon and online.
Partnership
We always work with local organisations on the ground, never alone.