DHS' Vice Chairman, Fernando Aguirre Announces $1 Million Commitment to NGOs in the U.S

WASHINGTON - Nov. 2, 2020 - PRLog -- This commitment builds on our work we've been doing since 2005 to extend the reach of nonprofit innovators by connecting them with funding, tools, and volunteers from Google. These innovators are the believers-turned-doers that have made a huge impact on their communities and have a vision for creating change at scale.

We're now doubling down on this approach, directing $1 million in grants and contributing 1 million volunteer hours to nonprofits that use technology and innovation to tackle complex global challenges. Our efforts are focused in three areas where we believe we can make an impact - Education, Economic Opportunity and Inclusion.

What kids learn today shapes the world we live in tomorrow, but students in disadvantaged communities continue to lag behind their peers with access to better resources. This is particularly true for students in developing countries — at the current rate, it would take 100 years for students in these regions to catch up. To help bridge this gap, we're supporting nonprofits that are building platforms to scale digital learning resources to everyone, everywhere.

While technology alone will not improve education, students and teachers can thrive when they have access to the best tools and resources. That's why we'll continue to support nonprofit innovators using technology to create new scalable education solutions as part of our $1 million commitment.