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Akamai Foundation Announces Global COVID-19 Charitable Giving
US$ 1.1 million pledge addresses the needs of Akamai communities around the world CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Foundation, a
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[{"type":"text","content":"US$ 1.1 million pledge addresses the needs of Akamai communities around the world\n\n\nCAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Foundation, a charitable fund endowed by Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), today announces that it has launched a multi-tiered, multi-phased global community response to COVID-19 with a US$ 1.1 million pledge to support relief efforts. The goal of the global COVID-19 charitable giving campaign is to provide direct relief in Akamai communities, work hand-in-hand with Akamai employees in giving back, and expand the opportunity for social good beyond Akamai. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe greatest portion of the global COVID-19 charitable giving program is directed towards a COVID-19 health and human essential grant program designed to deliver direct funding to organizations in communities where Akamai employees live and work, enabling them to provide critical services in response to the pandemic. Direct grants totaling close to US$ 500,000 are earmarked for 29 nominated charities in 16 countries and 21 cities. Grants provide support for hunger relief, support for health clinics, medical care and respirator purchases; and emergency child care for essential workers and vulnerable families. \n\"The Akamai Foundation has adapted to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities during this time,\" commented Anthony Williams, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Akamai Technologies and president, Akamai Foundation. \"Support of the Akamai Foundation is a core tenet of Akamai's overarching commitment to corporate responsibility. The company has a long history of supporting programs designed to attract more diversity to the technology industry; providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid globally; enabling volunteerism by connecting employees to the communities in which Akamai operates; and promoting environmental sustainability through investments in alternative energy.\"\nCOVID-19 health and human essential grant program nominated charities are:\nAsia Pacific \nSwasth Foundation (India)Peace Winds (Japan)Tsinghua University (China)FoodBank (Singapore)OzHarvest (Australia)Good Neighbors (Korea)\nEurope, Middle East\nAssistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (France)Stiftung Ambulantes Kinderhospiz München (Germany)Friends of Yad Sarah (Israel)Eu Brain (Italy)F...