Kyndryl Foundation's inaugural grants
aim to grow an inclusive cybersecurity workforce and make
nonprofits more resilient from cyberattacks
NEW
YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl
Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), announced
that 11 nonprofits from seven countries have been chosen to receive
its first year's grants.
11 nonprofits receive Kyndryl Foundation
grants to advance cybersecurity skills and resilience
The grantees chosen to receive the inaugural Kyndryl Foundation
Grants are organizations that address the shortage of trained
cybersecurity professionals by providing skills and placement
programs for underrepresented learners and job seekers. This year's
grants also support nonprofits' cyber resiliency through education
and consulting.
Launched in September 2023,
Kyndryl Foundation is a private, nonprofit foundation established
by Kyndryl, the world's largest IT infrastructure services
provider. The Foundation delivers trust-based philanthropic grants
for community development programs.
"Kyndryl Foundation aims to create a more equitable world by
enabling access to technology and building skillsets for
communities and organizations. As we witness increasing
cybersecurity threats, our partnership with the grantees will help
expand the pipeline of diverse and skilled talent, while also
equipping organizations to become more cyber resilient," said
Una Pulizzi, Kyndryl Foundation
President and Kyndryl Global Head of Corporate Affairs. "We are
excited to work with this year's group of nonprofits who share our
commitment to driving innovative programs to address important
societal issues."
The Inaugural Grantees
Category #1: Growing an Inclusive Cybersecurity
Workforce
- Alba Regia Műszaki Felsőoktatásért Alapítvány
(Hungary): Alba Regia Műszaki
Felsőoktatásért Alapítvány promotes culture, education and skills
development in technology, intending to support students in
achieving higher education in technology and cybersecurity.
- CodePath (USA):
CodePath is reprogramming higher education to create a diverse
generation of engineers, CTOs and founders. They deliver
industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of
Black, Latino/a, Indigenous and low-income students.
- Czechitas (Czech
Republic): Czechitas operates nationwide to bring diversity
to the IT industry and foster digital proficiency in women and the
new generation.
- Data Security Council of India (DSCI) (India): DSCI is an industry body on data
protection, committed to making cyberspace safe, secure and trusted
by establishing best practices, standards and initiatives in
cybersecurity and privacy.
- Girl Security (USA):
Girl Security works towards promoting cybersecurity career paths
for girls, women, and gender minorities aged 14 to 26 from
underrepresented communities.
- NPower (USA): NPower
aims to create a diverse workforce by launching digital career
opportunities for underserved young adults and military veterans,
helping them succeed in the digital economy and enabling economic
prosperity.
- NPO Sodateage Net (Japan): NPO Sodateage Net aims to support the
economic independence of young adults through a diverse range of
employment support programs, awareness activities, career guidance
and parental support.
Category #2: Preparing Nonprofits to be
Cyberattack-smart
- Avsi Polska (Poland):
AVSI Polska, associated with the AVSI Foundation (Association of
Volunteers for the International Service), works to improve the
economic and social conditions of people through human capital
development.
- NPO Support Center (Japan): The NPO Support Center aims to address
critical societal issues by creating a bridge between important
stakeholders, including nonprofits, governments, corporations, and
foundations.
- Sdružení VIA (Czech
Republic): Sdružení VIA works towards connecting technology
to socially beneficial activities to create a more equitable
world.
- University of Technology Sydney (UTS) (Australia): UTS is a leading public university
of technology, recognized for its global impact. Through its
strength in industry partnerships, UTS strives to be at the
forefront of technology and innovation.
The duration for all the grants is one year. For more
information on the grant and the nonprofit grantees, visit
www.kyndryl.org.
About Kyndryl Foundation
The Kyndryl Foundation is the
philanthropic arm of Kyndryl, Inc. and supports the communities
where Kyndryl does business, addressing critical societal issues
through grant funding and investments. The Kyndryl Foundation takes
pride in working with causes that progress communities through
programs that promote equity and empower global citizens. For more
information, visit www.kyndryl.org.
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is the world's
largest IT infrastructure services provider serving thousands of
enterprise customers in more than 60 countries. The company
designs, builds, manages and modernizes the complex,
mission-critical information systems that the world depends on
every day. For more information, visit www.kyndryl.com.
Media Contact:
Kyndryl
press@kyndryl.com
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