Upwork Awards $500,000 in Grants Through The Upwork Foundation Initiative
Funding will support ten non-profit organizations dedicated to the economic empowerment of marginalized communities
Upwork, the world’s work marketplace, announced it has awarded ten $50,000 grants to high-impact organizations focused on the economic empowerment of marginalized populations worldwide. Grant winners were selected from Upwork’s Fall 2020 call for grant applications through The Upwork Foundation, an initiative designed to open up new prospects for those at risk of being left behind by the changing nature of work.
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“We are thankful for the work these organizations are doing to uplift and empower our most vulnerable communities and are proud to support their efforts.”
The global pandemic has exacerbated economic inequalities rooted in systemic injustice, and solutions advanced by each of the selected nonprofits seek to unlock opportunities for those who are most impacted. These efforts include connecting low-income entrepreneurs with job readiness skills and training, providing education and support to children affected by HIV/AIDS, and offering legal, advocacy, and employment services to those who otherwise would not have access.
“Against the backdrop of the impacts of the global pandemic and racial disparities that were brought sharply into focus, we ultimately chose these organizations for their efforts to challenge inequality and their commitment to diversity and inclusion,” says Anna Ninan, Senior Director leading The Upwork Foundation. “We are thankful for the work these organizations are doing to uplift and empower our most vulnerable communities and are proud to support their efforts.”
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