Humanitarian Program, Efforts & Relief

Support for people and communities in need

Our vision is to empower humanitarian organizations and crisis-affected communities to realize the promise and potential of technology.
Delivering future ready skills for refugees

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Providing rapid relief to communities in crisis

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Helping organizations accelerate impact

Our technology empowers humanitarian organizations to better prepare, respond and rebuild communities affected by crisis. With free and discounted software and services, data and AI, Microsoft helps nonprofits build resiliency and accelerate their missions.

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AI for Humanitarian Action

A grant program to help nonprofit and humanitarian organizations supporting disaster response, refugees and displaced people, human rights, and the needs of women and children.

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UNICEF

Microsoft and UNICEF are committed to building a sustainable future for all children and young people. Through the Learning Passport, we ensure that those in humanitarian emergencies can access education.

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CARE

In response to COVID-19, CARE has developed a platform to track the impact on women and girls globally. The technology aggregates data and outcomes from across programs so they can compare how women are responding, assess greatest needs, and deliver support accordingly.

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UNHCR

With UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, we partner to ensure digital skills and livelihood opportunities are made available for 25,000 young refugees and their host community in Kakuma Camp, Kenya, through the Connected Education Program.

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Digital inclusion

Displaced people face countless challenges as they flee their homes and countries. We empower humanitarian organizations to deliver Digital Inclusion and Livelihood programs.

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Contributing aid to humanitarian emergencies

In 2020, we contributed $42 million to six humanitarian emergencies around the world. This included responding to COVID-19, wildfires in Australia and the US, and natural and man-made disasters. We conducted over 100 Disaster Response missions to support nonprofit, government, and international organizations with technology services.

Collective action

The need to accelerate the pace of innovation has never been greater. We’re committed to working across sectors to foster partnerships and solutions that will have lasting impact.