Germany community investments

Microsoft believes everyone should have access to the skills, technology, and opportunity they need to succeed in a changing economy.

Foerderverein fuer Jugend und Sozialarbeit e. V. is committed to innovative cultural and multimedia projects and developing educational opportunities and offers for young people in critical phases of life.

• AI on Wheels – Shaping the future together is a skilling program designed to empower people in the Rheinisches Revier region with cutting-edge AI and future skills to participate in the anticipated regional economic transition from “Coal to AI”. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between current educational practices and the modern workforce’s needs, thereby enhancing the employability and job readiness of young individuals in underserved regions. By reaching over 10,000 people , AI on Wheels strives to foster sustainable development, community engagement, and access to AI innovation, ensuring that the region remains competitive and adaptive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

ReDI School of Digital Integration is a nonprofit tech school providing migrants and marginalized locals with free and equitable access to digital education. It offers high quality coding and basic computer courses in combination with a unique career and mentorship program, which includes the chance to collaborate with tech companies, startups, and digital industry leaders. Its aim is to provide its learners with valuable digital skills, a growth mindset, strengthened career skills, and a strong network of tech professionals to help create new opportunities for all.

• Refugee Skilling and Integration program equips participants with in-demand skills and knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving tech landscape, supporting their integration into the workforce while addressing the significant IT talent shortage. Through classes and workshops, participants will gain tech skilling and networking opportunities with local IT professionals. Training topics include front-end development, data analytics, UX design, cloud computing, and the ethical use of AI in professional settings.

Haus des Stiftens is a social enterprise that works with partners to help foundations, nonprofit organizations, and companies innovate and use modern tools and services to maximise the support they can provide to their service users.

• NGO Skilling Initiative will equip non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with essential AI skills through a thoughtfully designed training program. This initiative includes online workshops and practical webinars, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience with AI technologies. The comprehensive approach will help NGO staff and volunteers to better serve their communities by using AI for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Climate change requires swift, collective action and technological innovation. We are committed to meeting our own goals while helping communities to do the same.

Microsoft is committed to strengthening communities and empowering the organizations that help them thrive. Whether affected by a recent emergency or decades of challenges, we use data, technology, and strategic investments to restore and support them for future generations.

ChangeX International helps to create thriving communities everywhere by democratizing change, ensuring proven innovations and finance are accessible to everyone, everywhere. ChangeX is a community engagement platform that, with Microsoft’s support, has funded more than 500 groups in communities across Europe and the United States since 2015.

• Microsoft Community Fund for the Rhein area makes financing, resources, and support available to people and community organizations for launching a proven idea in environmental sustainability and community tech skills training. These local projects contribute to more sustainable, livable, and inclusive communities.