Wherever IBM does business around the globe, we form connections to communities and support a range of civic and not-for-profit activities that help those in need. In all our efforts, we demonstrate how technology can enrich and expand access to services and assistance.
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Late in 2004, IBM and a group of leading foundations, public organisations and academic institutions launched World Community Grid. The mission is to create the largest public computing grid benefiting humanity. World Community Grid is calling for volunteers from all over the globe to be part of this exciting effort.
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Grants for innovative Web Adaptation Technology, new software designed by IBM that makes the Internet more accessible to seniors and people with disabilities, have been awarded to nonprofit organizations that serve thousands of people internationally. |
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Advocated by the Hong Kong Council of Social Services (HKCSS) in July 2004, DSF hopes to bring together the efforts of the government, non-government organisations and the private sector to bridge the digital divide resulted from the rapid IT development in recent years. It aims to provide universal and affordable IT access for the less advantaged in society. IBM is one of the founding members of DSF. |
As an effort to support the People's Food Bank, which is a charitable service offered by St. James Settlement, IBM and St. James' Settlement have been launching the annual Christmas Food Tree Program since 2004, which aims to extend food supplies to those in need.
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IBM has long been concerned with the well being of the disadvantaged people. The donation of used IT equipment to the needy people helps not only with widening IT access, but also protecting the environment. |
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