A Box of Ideas.

The article discusses efforts to supply refugees with access to technology. Particular focus is given to projects organized by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) that focus on improving the implementation of technology assistance to refugees. Details on the Ideas Box, a package of computers, books, and audiovisual materials created by designer Philippe Starck, are presented. It is suggested that such projects could mitigate the intellectually stifling conditions of refugee camps.