The goal of Engineering Good is to empower disadvantaged communities with access to technology. To this end, EG runs programmes in Digital Inclusion for low-income families and Assistive Technology for persons with disabilities.

Digital Inclusion

The world has developed into one where technology is increasingly intertwined with the everyday life, from ordering food delivery to children learning online to staying connected with loved ones overseas. Many low-income, disadvantaged and vulnerable communities however, are being left behind in this digitally connected world, due to reasons such as lack of access to devices and know-how.

Computers Against COVID (CAC)

We collect, refurbish, and distribute laptops to low income, disadvantaged and vulnerable communities to enable them to be digitally connected.

Assistive Technology (AT)

Assistive technology empowers people with disabilities to live a life of independence and opportunity. There is a wide variety of assistive technology that are available to meet different needs. Some are relatively low cost and easily accessible, some however, can be beyond the reach of those of need them due to costs or availability. Engineering Good aims to proliferate assistive technology by developing solutions that are low cost using readily available materials and/ or “hacking” things to make them into assistive devices.

How the funds will be used

We aim to raise $20,000 through this 2-month campaign, which will go towards purchasing spare parts, and accessories and upgrading the software for some of the older laptops we receive. This will allow EG to support 66 beneficiaries with 66 laptops.

EG forecasts to receive up to 2,500 requests for laptops in 2023. The requests come from vulnerable and/or underserved communities such as low-income family members, single mothers, migrant workers, ex-offenders, and women, often single mothers from vulnerable communities who would like to upskill.

The cost of refurbishing a laptop at EG is S$300. In comparison, refurbished laptops in the open market (of similar specs) cost anywhere from $450 to $800. This is money that especially low-income families cannot afford at regular times, and made even more inaccessible due to the ever-rising inflation in Singapore. In the current times, such vulnerable and underserved communities will prioritise bread-and-butter issues and neglect upskilling and education opportunities. However, this means that they will, especially affected kids, will fall behind in their education as their peers continue to access education, home-based learning, and project work in school.

About Engineering Good

We are a Singapore based non-profit organization that champions inclusivity for disadvantaged communities through engineering and technology solutions. The 2 communities that we focus our efforts on are persons with disabilities (PWDs) and low-income families. FAQs

About Ray of Hope

100% of your donations through Ray of Hope goes to people in need. We do not take a cut from the funds. We even cover the 3rd party credit card charges, if you choose not to, that other crowdfunding platforms deduct from your donation for campaigns.

100% of all campaigns are also fully verified, so you know your funds goes to real people with real needs.

We take donor accountability very seriously – with yearly audited accounts and strong governance in place to ensure that your donations is properly channeled to the beneficiaries.

Ray of Hope is Singapore’s only crowdfunding charity. We are a registered charity and a member of the National Council of Social Service.