PRAGUE, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Avast
Foundation today announces the launch of its new community program
centering around dissolving barriers to digital freedom and
citizenship through engagement with communities worldwide. The
Avast Foundation partners with organizations that share its values
and commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive online world,
and is now welcoming inquiries from potential partners.
The Avast Foundation works to develop inclusive co-designed
programs so that beneficiaries contribute to architecting and
implementing their own solutions with the Foundation supporting
impact through providing access to necessary resources. It
undertakes transformational partnerships where the engagement goes
beyond monetary value and is a true commitment to deep learning,
network development, and long-term cooperation towards shared
aims.
Shane Ryan, Global Executive
Director of Avast Foundation, said, "In the wake of the pandemic,
many of the essential services and social engagement activities
that moved online are continuing to expand digitally. However,
critical access to digital tools, guidance on usage and opportunity
to engage is not equal around the world. Our global programs are
co-designed with beneficiaries to deliver maximum impact in
communities and ensure people are equipped for the digital future.
Given the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people around
the world, our initial programs focus on young people in
particular."
In its first global partnership, the Foundation and Global Fund
for Children (GFC) will invest in developing youth leadership
around the world through a dedicated series of programs that will
enable young leaders to work across borders and engage in learning,
networking, and capacity development with peers.
Ondrej Vlcek, CEO of Avast, said,
"Access to safe internet usage is increasingly becoming a critical
right for all. In the digital world that we at Avast imagine,
everyone has the ability to become confident, empowered digital
citizens and reach their full potential. Avast has pledged to
provide 1% of annual profits to philanthropy including the Avast
Foundation as we work to support and advance our vision of a more
diverse and inclusive digital future. We are focused on supporting
projects which address digital freedom and citizenship and will be
rolling these out in the US and the UK in the immediate time
frame."
About the Avast Foundation:
The Avast Foundation was founded by Avast (LSE:AVST), a global
leader in digital security and privacy, in 2021 to help empower
digital citizens across the globe by supporting digital freedom and
citizenship. It builds on a decade-long program of extensive
philanthropic activities conducted in countries with Avast offices
and employees. The global foundation works in partnership with
people and communities, NGOs, charities, educational institutions
to tackle issues of digital exclusion, remove barriers to digital
access, and champion digital citizenship and civic participation.
Its programs are designed to deliver meaningful change and help
shape a world where technology plays a positive role in building
and sustaining communities. Visit: www.foundation.avast.com
Keep in touch with Avast Foundation
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