EDS Foundation
EDS Foundation Mission Statement
The EDS Foundation will ensure information technology champions cultural and civic change, enriching the education of current and future generations, while enhancing the communities we serve.
The EDS Foundation was created to support EDS' philanthropic efforts in communities where our employees volunteer and work around the world.
The EDS Foundation supports nonprofit organizations involved in education, health & human services, and arts & culture. The majority of foundation funds will be directed to these organizations in support of the productive use of technology in programs and processes. The remainder of the funding will be directed to general program support. All programs funded by the Foundation must have a current EDS employee volunteer partnership.
Technology Solutions Category
Today, there is a technology gap that exists between the rich and the poor, minorities and majority communities, and the connected and the unconnected. Additionally, there is a gap growing between the developed/industrialized countries and the developing/lesser-developed countries. This technology gap encompasses lack of access to hardware, software, connectivity, and competent training in the productive application of technology.
In support of this mission, the EDS Foundation will focus on supporting comprehensive technology solutions that increase performance and productivity in educational institutions and community organizations globally. A technology solution would integrate the following components:
- Access
- Provision of hardware and connectivity to community access centers such as schools, libraries, community organizations, and other public access points.
- Content
- Software, curriculum and other programs that allow an organization to effectively utilize technology. This could range from academic software for educational institutions to software that assists community organizations in building capacity.
- Technical Infrastructure
- New and/or expanded systems and processes that enhance the productivity of an organization guided by a technology plan.
- Professional development
- Training programs targeted to teachers, counselors, program administrators and staff on how to maximize the use of technology, systems and processes.
- Evaluation
- Defined objectives and a method of measuring the success of a program.
Other Program Categories
- Arts & Culture
- This could include arts education and outreach programs that support exhibitions, special performances, concert series, and exhibits.
- Health & Human Services
- This could include programs that support pre-natal care, immunization, illness prevention, education on health care, access to health care, etc.
- General Education
- This could include after-school programs, mentoring, tutoring, etc.