Corporate Citizenship

**Disaster Response**

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.

Promoting Innovation

Microsoft is dedicated to collaborating with others to support choice, industry opportunity, and interoperability. The Windows Principles provide the industry and consumers with the benefits of ongoing innovation, while creating and preserving opportunities for competition.

Security and Privacy

Computer security, privacy, and children’s safety on the Internet are priorities for private industry and policymakers alike. Through technology innovation and partnerships with industry, governments, and law enforcement agencies, Microsoft is working to help people and businesses protect themselves.

Community Engagement and Investment

Microsoft has a long history of community engagement, and this has led to many community partnerships around the world. Through monetary grants, software and curriculum donations, technology solutions, and employee volunteer hours, we support projects and organizations that are making a difference.
Pictured at the 2008 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston, Texas (from left to right): Nana Bonti-Marfo, a divisional chief from the Agogo Traditional Area, Ghana; Pamela Passman, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs; Nana Akuoko Sarpong, Paramount Chief of the Agogo Traditional Area, Ashanti, Ghana; and Jo Moskowitz, Director, Corporate Citizenship, Citrix Systems Inc.     Citizenship Partner of the Year: Citrix Systems

July 17, 2008

Citrix Systems is working with the Kofi Annan Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Center of Excellence in Accra, Ghana, to train faculty and systems engineers to build and operate the latest and most cost-effective ICT access infrastructure in its first cyber sister city venture. The Agogo Cyber Sister City project, through collaboration between the United States and Ghana, has created economic, educational, and global access opportunities.


    Microsoft Receives Boys & Girls Clubs of America Champion of Youth Award

June 4, 2008

New York—The award, accepted on behalf of Microsoft by CEO Steve Ballmer, recognizes 10 years of partnership between Microsoft and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. It highlights the Microsoft commitment to young people through the innovative Club Tech initiative, a collaboration between Microsoft and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The Club Tech program is designed to equip the nation's youth with critical skills and experience so that they can successfully compete academically and prepare for a 21st-century workforce.


What Is Microsoft Global Citizenship?

Microsoft Global Citizenship is the combination of innovative technology, partnerships, and programs to help nurture socioeconomic opportunities in local communities worldwide and provide a more secure computing experience for people everywhere.


What Is Microsoft Unlimited Potential?

Launched in April 2007, Unlimited Potential is an expanded, integrated, and accelerated long-term global business and citizenship commitment to help individuals and communities around the globe achieve their goals and dreams through relevant, accessible, and affordable technologies.