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Google has been fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem in India for over two decades and our commitment is steadfast. We deeply believe in India’s potential as a global innovation hub, and with our ongoing investments, we’re honored to have played a role in India’s thriving digital economy. For example, Android and Google Play have helped India transform into an app-first digital economy providing millions of mobile users unprecedented choice and boosting India’s innovative startup and… Source link

The company also offered up its office spaces to become vaccine clinics. January 25, 2021, 5:29 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Google announced a series of steps it was taking to support a more equitable and efficient rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, including grants totaling $150 million, updates to its Maps software and offering the use of its office spaces to become vaccination clinics. “The pandemic has taken a devastating toll on communities… Source link

Jan 25 (Reuters) – * ALPHABET INC’S GOOGLE SAYS WILL INVEST $150 MILLION TO PROMOTE VACCINE EDUCATION AND EQUITABLE ACCESS * GOOGLE SAYS TO INVEST $100 MLN IN AD GRANTS FOR CDC FOUNDATION, WHO AND NON-PROFITS * GOOGLE SAYS TO INVEST $50 MILLION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES TO REACH UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH VACCINE-RELATED CONTENT AND INFORMATION * GOOGLE SAYS GOOGLE.ORG HAS COMMITTED $5 MLN IN GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING RACIAL AND GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES IN COVID-19… Source link

Nicole Cardoza, Anti-Racism Daily Amid public conversations surrounding racial injustice, Verizon Media property Yahoo, in partnership with professional network Kindred, has kicked off a six-month program designed to educate participants on how to become better allies to underrepresented communities. Called the #YahooAllyshipPledge and moderated by members of the brand creator GOOD WORX, the program brings together a diverse group of thought leaders and influencers — from Dr. Cornel West to… Source link