Largest youth-led digital equity nonprofit in Florida

Technology Should Be for Everyone

Bytes for Better Lives bridges the digital divide through technology access, digital literacy, and community service.

Our mission and vision
  • $32,000+
    Funds & Donations
  • 5,700+
    People Served
  • 216
    Student Volunteers
  • 12
    Chapters

The Problem

The Gap We’re Working to Close

Technology has become essential to learning, communication, and everyday life, yet many underserved communities still lack reliable access to the devices they need. Even when technology is available, a lack of digital literacy can prevent people from using it safely, confidently, and effectively.

What We Do

How We Bridge the Digital Divide

Three volunteers holding donated iPads at the front desk of His House Children’s Home

Provide Access

We donate devices to underserved communities, giving students and families the tools they need to learn and connect.

A volunteer presents a “Why Digital Literacy Matters” lesson on a classroom screen

Teach Digital Literacy

We teach people of all ages to use technology safely and effectively — from seniors learning new devices to foster children navigating the digital world.

Volunteers and children holding donated drawing books and games in a Boys & Girls Club gym

Support Education

We provide school supplies and educational resources to underserved students, helping them succeed in school and build the foundation for greater access to technology.

Chapter members gathered behind a Bytes for Better Lives banner

Mobilize Community

We establish student-led chapters in communities and neighborhoods, expanding our reach and empowering more young people to bridge the digital divide.

Where we work

Our Reach

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Worldwide
South Florida
Chapter locations Outreach & donation work

Leadership

Board of Directors

The board of directors guides BFBL programs, partnerships, chapter growth, and student volunteer coordination.

Meet the Team
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Andrey Vasilyev

Co-President

Andrey helps guide Bytes for Better Lives strategy, technology projects, and responsible chapter expansion.

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Jonathan Wu

Co-President

Jonathan supports program leadership, outreach partnerships, and service planning across senior and youth initiatives.

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Joel Cardenas

Vice President

Joel helps coordinate volunteers, chapter operations, and community service projects for Bytes for Better Lives.

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Petr Kirsanov

Director of Technology

Petr leads website development, visual design, and the organizational structure and chapter system across the club.

Chapters

A growing service model with chapters across communities.

Twelve chapters — from South Florida to New York, Virginia, Los Angeles, and abroad — run senior tech help, digital-literacy lessons, and donation drives in their own communities.

AHS Chapter

Plantation, FL, USA

Founding Chapter
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Led by Andrey Vasilyev / Jonathan Wu / Joel Cardenas

Original chapter focused on senior tech help, children's donations, and digital literacy outreach.

Cypress Bay Chapter

Cypress Bay, FL, USA

Active
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Led by Dhava Rajamanikandan

Local chapter expanding BFBL service projects and digital literacy outreach — also focusing on improving hygiene by raising money to build a bathroom for underprivileged students at Nehruji Higher Secondary School in Tamil Nadu, India.

Gainesville Chapter

Gainesville, FL, USA

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Led by Jamal Shaer

Launching chapter expanding BFBL senior tech help, online safety education, and children's donation drives in Gainesville.
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Photo Stories

Recent moments from BFBL service.

Each photo opens into the story behind the event, including the date, location, chapter, and category.

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