Technology can be a catalyst for individuals and nations to achieve goals of all kinds. Through a broad range of government and education engagement programs, Microsoft is partnering with policy makers, governments, and educators in more than 120 countries to help people and organizations achieve their own goals and to help create a future in which citizens and communities are more secure, more connected, and more empowered to thrive in a 21st century world. Collectively, these Microsoft programs are helping to transform education, foster innovation, enable cooperation, create job opportunities, and help protect citizens and communities.