Thursday, February 23, 2006

Reuters AlertNet - Microsoft Earmarks $41 Million in Software, Cash for Disaster Relief

Reuters AlertNet - Microsoft Earmarks $41 Million in Software, Cash for Disaster Relief: "Microsoft Earmarks $41 Million in Software, Cash for Disaster Relief
22 Feb 2006 22:38:00 GMT

Source: Mercy Corps


Website: http://www.mercycorps.org

REDMOND, Wash. � Feb. 22, 2006 � Microsoft Corp. today announced it is donating $41 million in software and cash to NetHope and the Interagency Working Group on Emergency Capacity Building Project (ECB). This grant is intended to enable efficient and rapid communication among nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) during times of crisis, when speed, collaboration and efficiency can make a true difference in people�s lives. "

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