Today, 1 billion people around the world will never receive care from a trained health professional. Despite all of the advancements we have made, at least half of the world’s population cannot obtain essential health services. The vast majority of those lacking sufficient care live in poor countries – hospitals are simply stretched too thin, sometimes serving hundreds of thousands of people across areas that may span 100 miles.

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Digital technology and social media have given people all over the world ways to make their voices heard, and they’ve also sparked countless meaningful conversations and interactions. However, these platforms, although well intended, do not always lead positive communication. They have unfortunately opened the door for cyberbullying and online harassment, especially targeted at women and girls.

On Tuesday, June 6^th, we will host a panel with Internews, in partnership with Technology Salon NYC, to explore the safety and security of women on media platforms. More →

At the Vodafone Americas Foundation, we bring people together from all sectors to address some of the world’s most pressing social issues. We also know that sometimes the biggest change starts right at home, with our own workforce. As times change, so too do the opportunities for employee engagement. Just a few years ago, employee engagement might refer to volunteering at a local food pantry, or an after-hours mentoring agency. Increasingly, however, the workforce is becoming more diverse, more technologically connected, and more interested in helping their communities in novel and creative ways. More →

Have you finished and submitted your application for this year’s Wireless Innovation Project (WIP)? If not, do so soon as the deadline is now Monday, March 13! We’re getting excited to review all of the submission’s this year and we want your project to be a part of it. More →

Innovation is a word used so frequently that perhaps it has become almost trivial. Globally, we use innovation to describe many things, from new technologies, to new processes, to disruptive ideas, but the action of innovation itself becomes harder to define, and harder still to execute. Countless ideas are abandoned because entrepreneurs could not find the proper funding or mentorship to build their idea from a mere thought to a reality.

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