As someone who’s devoted my career to tech, what’s magical to me about technology is its power to unleash new possibilities. At its highest purpose, technology is a force for social good. Yet ultimately, the true hero isn’t the technology itself, but the people who put it to work for their communities.
What the world desperately needs are people who believe in new possibilities—who don’t just possess skills and expertise, but also hopes and dreams. People who have the courage to ask those two words that have sparked the greatest achievements in human history: “What if?”
A belief in new possibilities is what drives social transformation. It’s the ability to look beyond what is to what should be—and compassion must be the guiding force. Compassion lies at the heart of our humanity; it’s what inspires us to make a difference in the lives of others.
As part of our commitment to global good, F5 annually awards $10,000 USD Tech for Good grants to nonprofits that serve majority Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) or underrepresented communities. These grants are designed to help nonprofits accelerate their digital transformation efforts so they can increase their social impact.
As I think about new possibilities, I’m delighted to announce our 2022 F5 Tech for Good grant partners—25 NGOs working to build more vibrant communities around the globe. From transforming healthcare across Guatemala to helping small farmers in India to protecting neglected children in the U.S., these nonprofits are bringing about much needed changes. It’s our hope that these grants will help them expedite their missions so they can do even more to help those they serve.
Congrats to this year’s Tech for Good grant partners. And thank for believing in new possibilities, for having the courage to ask “What if?”, and for the compassion that guides you as you work to bring about a kinder and more equitable world.
2022 F5 Tech for Good Grant Partners
If you are a nonprofit organization serving majority BIPOC or underrepresented communities and would like to be notified when the 2023 F5 Tech for Good Grant application opens, please add your information here.
To learn more about F5 Global Good, visit our webpage.
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