Providing Support for Victims in Myanmar and the China Earthquake
At Microsoft, we are saddened by the devastation caused by the cyclone in Myanmar and the earthquake in the Sichuan province of China. Our hearts go out to the many people impacted by these tragedies.
Microsoft encourages employees who wish to donate to give through these partner international humanitarian relief organizations, and donations will be matched by Microsoft Corp. for United States based eligible employees.
In addition, Microsoft partners with NetHope – a nonprofit IT consortium of leading international NGOs – to provide technology resources and support as needed.
In past disaster situations, Microsoft has provided various technology solutions to help humanitarian organizations respond, including: development of a tracking system for displaced people; updated online maps of the impacted regions; a volunteer registration tool; a satellite communications infrastructure for non-governmental organizations; and a software application localized to meet language needs.
Microsoft is actively working with numerous humanitarian relief organizations to determine where our resources can be most helpful for impacted regions.
