Microsoft’s 25-year history of community engagement has fostered a variety of key community partnerships built on the mutual commitment to find sustainable technology solutions that make real and lasting differences in people’s lives.

Ultimately, Microsoft believes that by providing training and tools, we can partner to create social and economic opportunities that can transform communities and help people realise their potential. 

Microsoft Unlimited Potential (UP) is
the primary focus of Microsoft’s
corporate philanthropy and
community Affairs efforts. UP is a
global program, localized within
Malaysia, focused on partnering with
non-profit organizations to provide
technology skills for undeserved
young people and adults through
community-based technology and
learning centers (CTLC’s).

Microsoft donates the latest software
technology to eligible non-profit
organizations within Malaysia.
Applications may be submitted
throughout the year but they are
reviewed only once every quarter.

Microsoft’s Authorized Refurbisher
(MAR) Program helps organizations
donate or sell refurbished PCs to
charities, community groups or
disadvantaged people who are
lacking access to technology.

Microsoft Corporation and its employees have long recognized the importance of the communities
in which we work and live and since 1983 have been leaders in the high-tech industry in making
contributions. Microsoft supports and encourages employee imvolvement in all Community Affairs
 programs globally and offers many opportunities for employees to make a positive impact in their
communities.

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