Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Supporting the Foundation Through Software Contributions

Microsoft is proud to donate software, when requested by the grantee, and has made donations in the following countries/regions in support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation libraries programs:

• United States: $176 million of software to 10,915 libraries
• Botswana: $1 million of software to 72 libraries
• Canada: $23 million of software to 1,466 libraries
• Chile: $13.4 million of software to 378 libraries
• Mexico: $14.7 million of software to 3,228 libraries
• Latvia: $26.9 million of software to 874 libraries
• Lithuania: $13 million of software to 851 libraries
• Romania: $4 million of software to 1500 libraries
• Vietnam: $435,000 of software to 99 pilot library sites
• Poland: $5.5 million of software to 1,910 libraries
• Bulgaria; $9.2 million of software to 900 libraries
• Ukraine: $1.2 million of software to 1,126 libraries

Technology Skills Training Through Digital Literacy Curriculum

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  Microsoft also makes its technology skills training curricula freely available to libraries to help them train their staff and patrons. The Digital Literacy curriculum helps new computer users learn the basic computer concepts and skills they need to use a personal computer with confidence. The Unlimited Potential curriculum takes that to the next level by teaching basic-to-intermediate skills in office productivity applications for real-world skill development.

  • Microsoft Digital Literacy