Microsoft YouthSpark is a new company-wide, global initiative with a goal to address the opportunity divide – a gap between those who have the access, skills, and opportunities to be successful and those who do not – facing young people around the world.
We aspire to create opportunities for 300 million youth around the world over the next three years through partnerships with governments, non-profit organisations and businesses. Microsoft YouthSpark brings together a range of new, existing and enhanced programs to help tackle this critical issue.
Microsoft YouthSpark marks a new focus for our philanthropy efforts. We are committing the majority of our corporate cash giving to support non-profit organizations that serve youth by providing them with enhanced technology and business training to help them pursue additional education, obtain employment or start a new business or social venture.
The company is also announcing partnerships with non-profits around Africa and the Middle East. We have also developed a range of new youth-focused Citizenship initiatives, including:
Microsoft YouthSpark Hub:
An online space where
young people can explore and access all of the services, programs and
resources provided by Microsoft and select non-profit partners for
education, skills, employment and entrepreneurship. We know these
programs work and we want to ensure that every young person can easily
find the opportunities they need
Innovate For Good:
A global online community
enabling youth to collaborate, inspire and support each other while
using technology to make a difference in their communities. We know one
of the most powerful catalysts for change is young people themselves and
bringing this community together across borders and boundaries is a
powerful driver of change and opportunity.”
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