In 1975 Microsoft was an unknown software company with a single product and the promise of delivering on a new way of computing. We have since grown to become one of the largest companies in the world. With that growth, comes the responsibility to contribute positively to society on a global scale
“It takes more than great products to make a great company.”
- Bill Gates
Microsoft is committed to creating opportunities for youth that empower them to imagine and realize their potential, to move from opportunity imagined to opportunity realized.
We believe that the passion and creativity of our employees emerge when they know their efforts make a difference - and a large part of that comes through helping others.
We are proud to work with tens of thousands of nonprofits around the world every year to provide them with affordable access to the technology they need to support their work in local communities.
By working with partners to create relevant training opportunities and innovative tools for people who are underserved by technology, we can help foster social and economic opportunities that change people's lives and transform communities.
Read the Microsoft 2011 Citizenship Report for a detailed review of Microsoft’s Citizenship programs and progress in 2011.