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Stronger Communities
Enabling a safer digital world while strengthening communities in the face of crises
What we do
We support organizations that are creating a safer internet and fostering digital wellbeing amongst youth, and those providing essential resources to communities in times of crisis.

Safer Internet

Equipping communities with the skills and tools they need to stay safe online
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Helping youth and seniors stay safe online
Singapore-based social enterprise, Bamboo Builders, whose SG ScamWISE initiative combines research, community training, and youth-led outreach to help 100,000 youth and seniors in Singapore stay safe online.

Helping communities combat scams

We support organizations, nonprofits, and industry leaders to help protect vulnerable communities from online threats. By leading workshops, awareness campaigns, and scaled learning resources we are able to support those most at risk to better identify scams and protect themselves from cyber threats.

Strengthening our global cybersecurity capabilities

Technologies like AI are presenting both opportunities and threats to cybersecurity — making access to cyber education and training increasingly essential. We are helping nonprofits and small businesses protect and educate themselves by making cyber-risk training accessible.

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Helping organizations across Asia deepen their cybersecurity capacity
With a $15M grant, we supported The Asia Foundation in launching the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in partnership with CyberPeace Institute and Global Cyber Alliance — bolstering the cyber capabilities of 300,000 small businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises.

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Growing media literacy and online safety program offerings for young people
Since 2018, we have supported more than 60 organizations in developing media literacy and online safety programs for youth through Google’s open-sourced Be Internet Awesome curriculum. The program has been scaled to European organizations focused on protecting and supporting kids online.

Promoting online safety for young people

We are committed to helping young people become confident and responsible digital citizens. With the skills needed to safely navigate the internet, our next generation can mitigate online harms and make educated decisions about their digital footprint.

Helping improve youth digital wellbeing

We support organizations that help kids build healthy, productive relationships with technology by promoting engaging content, campaigns, and training that focus on fostering strong technology habits and positive mental wellbeing.

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Supporting mental health and wellbeing for high schoolers
Selena Gomez, founder of The Rare Impact Fund, sits with High Schoolers after announcing $10M in new funding from Google.org for youth mental health and education nonprofits. By bringing mental health resources and training to high school students and educators across the country, we can foster better tech habits and digital well-being among young people.

Crisis Response

Enabling rapid action alongside organizations, and helping communities prepare, respond, and recover from hardship
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Supporting new strategies for disaster relief
GiveDirectly is revolutionizing disaster relief efforts in vulnerable regions by using AI to identify low-income households during a crisis and send cash directly to those affected. Google.org has provided $22M in grants as well as a team of machine learning experts to accelerate their mission.

Providing immediate relief

We coordinate responses to natural disasters and humanitarian and complex crises globally by working with organizations to ensure fast, holistic, and more effective responses that harnesses the best of Google.

Supporting long-term resilience

We recognize that recovery often means intentional and long-term support for communities rebuilding and repairing from crisis. We work with nonprofits on the frontlines of both global disaster response and local community aid by providing funding and technical expertise.

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Providing access to learning resources and technology after wildfires
As part of a broader commitment to wildfire relief for the greater Los Angeles community, Google and YouTube provided more than $3M in funding to the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation and DonorsChoose to improve access to technology and support continuity of learning for students, teachers, schools, and districts affected by the wildfires.