IEEE members around the world believe that technology is a propelling force that makes it possible to act. Through its humanitarian programs, IEEE supports impactful and ethically informed volunteer-led initiatives, programs and projects, and mutually beneficial partnerships, as well as to inform policy formulation that harness technology and innovation to address societal challenges (including disaster recovery) in a responsive, effective, and sustainable way. Below you will have the option to support a selection of IEEE’s Humanitarian Technologies programs.
IEEE Humanitarian Technologies General Fund - Provides support to IEEE Humanitarian Technologies strategic areas of focus, operations, strategy, and program development.
IEEE Tech4Good - Provides funding for grassroots projects that utilize technology to address the pressing needs of the member's local communities.
Empower a Billion Lives - A global competition to develop scalable solutions to energy poverty.
EPICS in IEEE - Students, volunteers, and communities working together to solve challenges through service learning and engineering.
MOVE Global - An emergency response program committed to assisting natural disaster relief workers with short-term communication and power solutions.
REACH - Bridging the technological literacy gap by bringing the history of technology alive in the classroom.
SIGHT - A global network of IEEE volunteers partnering with underserved communities & local organizations to leverage technology for sustainable development.
Smart Village - Empowering energy impoverished communities by delivering sustainable electricity, educational services and enterprise development.