Donate Your iPhone

Donate your iPhone or iTouch today and make a difference in international humanitarian response and development work of tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I receive a tax deduction for my iPhone donation?

Yes, UPEACE/US is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution qualifies as a non-cash charitable donation. You will receive a thank you letter for your donation which will serve as your receipt. As the donor of a non-cash charitable item, you are responsible for assessing the value of your contribution when you file your taxes.

What do I need to do before sending it?

1. Make sure you terminate your service. You don't want a bill showing up after the phone is no longer in your possession, especially if someone starts using it! Talk to your service provider about terminating your account or setting up your account with your new phone.
2. Erase the memory and stored data. This is very easy to do. There are number of tutorials online or you can use Phone Data Eraser!
3. Keep your SIM card. Your SIM card identifies you to the network and keeps track personal info like text messages and your address book. You should keep your SIM card and enter it into a your new phone.

How do I package my iPhone?

If you still have the original box that the phone came in, then please place the phone inside and send it to our office in Washington D.C. Please include powerchord, headphones, and cases if you have them. If you do not have the original box then please send the iPhone or iTouch in a suitable box with sufficient packaging. Save your shipping receipts and we will reimburse your costs through paypal. We will send you an email to acknowledge receipt of your iPhone which will serve as your tax deduction.

Please send to:

UPEACE/US
218 D ST. SE
Washington D.C. 20003

Can I contribute other technology hardware?

If you have other hardware that you would like to contribute, we welcome your donation provided that it is in line with our program needs. We do accept laptop donations.  Please write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and specify what you would like to donate before you send it. The same tax deduction procedures apply.

How do I track the progress of the UPEACE/US - TechChange trainings once I donate?

TechChange maintains a blog on the the latest developments in technology for social change. Here's a recent article about a class that TechChange president Nick Martin recently taught at American University.

For any other questions or to get involved with the program please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 202-683-4081.  Thanks so much!