JYTech Charity
Free phones for the people who keep communities running
We donate mobile phones to schools, clinics, community groups and small businesses in Africa and other low-income communities. A working phone means a nurse can call a patient, a teacher can reach parents, and a market trader can take orders.
- Free
- The phones cost you nothing
- Dual SIM
- Works with any local network
- Long battery
- Days on a charge for basic phones
Phones we can donate
Mostly sturdy keypad phones built for calls, SMS and long battery life, plus a smaller number of Android smartphones. Stock changes; tell us what you need and we will tell you what we have.
Compact keypad phone
Small, light and tough. Calls, SMS, torch, FM radio. Ideal for field workers.
Classic bar phone
Large buttons and a clear screen. Easy for first-time phone users.
Large-screen keypad phone
Bigger display for reading messages. Dual SIM and memory-card slot.
Big-button phone
Extra-large keys and loud speaker. Good for older people.
Keypad phone with camera
Basic camera for photos of deliveries, receipts or field records.
Android smartphone
Touchscreen with apps and internet. Limited numbers, for staff who need data tools.
Images are illustrations. The phones we send may differ in colour and details.
What keypad phones have in common
- ●Dual SIM, works with GSM networks
- ●Removable Li-ion battery (about 2,500 mAh)
- ●Micro-SD card slot
- ●Calls, SMS, torch, FM radio
Who can apply
Organisations, not individuals. We want each phone to serve many people.
Schools and teachers
Reach parents, coordinate staff, run exam logistics.
Clinics and health workers
Community health workers, midwives, mobile clinics.
NGOs and community groups
Women's groups, youth programmes, farmer associations.
Small businesses and cooperatives
Market traders, tailors, repair shops and co-ops in low-income areas.
How it works
- 1
Tell us what you need
Fill in the request form: who you are, where you are, how many phones and what they are for.
- 2
We talk
We reply by email or WhatsApp, ask a few questions and confirm what we can send.
- 3
We ship
We agree the delivery route together, for example to your address, a port or a freight agent.
- 4
Share the impact
Send us a photo or a short note on how the phones are used. That is all we ask.
Request phones
Tell us about your organisation and what you need. We usually reply within a few working days.
Questions
›Is it really free?
Yes. The phones are a donation. For international shipments, import duties and customs clearance in your country are usually handled by the recipient; we will discuss this with you before anything is sent.
›How many phones can we ask for?
From a handful to a few hundred. Larger requests may be split into batches. Tell us your real need and we will do our best.
›Do the phones come with SIM cards or airtime?
No. The phones are unlocked and dual SIM, so they work with SIM cards from your local network.
›Can we sell the phones?
No. Donated phones must be given to the people who will use them, not resold.
›Is JYTech a registered charity?
No. JYTech Charity is a giving programme run by JY Tech LLC, a technology company based in California. We are the donor; you never pay us anything.