Through a recent donation of 280 tablets to the NGO 40K PLUS, Lenovo enables 40K PLUS to spread their English language learning software to 1,200 school children in Cambodia. 

A group of enthusiastic students with autism refurbished PCs, explored the (virtual) surface of Mars and depths of the ocean, and played floor hockey with the Carolina Hurricanes.

We interviewed Viswanat Baminee, Director of Legal & Company Secretary at Lenovo India, to learn about this hands-on training program to help underserved communities, provide valuable training and education, and ultimately address India’s unemployment problem. 

Nicole Nason, award-winning surfer and star Lenovo associate, shares her inspiring story of community impact. Whether its supporting ocean conservation or empowering her world through technology, Nicole is on a never-ending quest to make a difference. 

“I was told I would never have a girlfriend, a job, or be able to drive,” says Massimiliano “MacsHG” Sechi. “Every challenge I’ve conquered is a direct result of someone telling me, ‘You can’t do that.’” Born in Sardinia, Italy with phocomelia — a rare congenital deformity in which limbs are underdeveloped or absent — the 31-year-old motivational speaker and founder of the No Excuses Club is used to hearing the word “No.”

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that can touch the lives of anyone, anywhere. Caused by a mismatch in chromosomes, Down syndrome impacts 1 in every 1,000-1,100 births around the world, according to World Health Organization (WHO). Though Down syndrome is prevalent around the globe, there is still low awareness and understanding of Down syndrome in some areas of the world, creating lack of experience and resources to support individuals in need.