What we do
We bring together ordinary citizens, lauded experts, policy makers, and futuristic thinkers to debate what it takes to create an equitable, inclusive digital future.
The Youth Leadership Board is keen to understand the realities of young people across the world and the obstacles they face to being fully included, safe and free in the digital world.
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We are striving for an internet in which everyone, regardless of their background, age, ability, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, is able to enjoy the benefits of a safe and secure internet.
The Avast Foundation works in partnership with people and communities to knock down barriers to digital freedom and equity. Our programs deliver meaningful change and help shape a world where technology plays a positive role in building and sustaining communities
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Young people are leading the charge against injustice and inequality globally. The Spark Fund provides them with the financial resources and support to harness the power of technology and build a better, safer and more inclusive world.
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Be Safe Online believes that the most effective way to keep children safe online is not through banning access to the internet, but through compelling and actionable education.
We facilitate volunteering and donation opportunities for Avast staff, tapping into our network of dedicated experts, caring community members, and engaged digital citizens to increase our impact and demonstrate the better, safer, more inclusive world we want to see.
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Avastians around the globe are always seeking opportunities to help and grow local communities. We encourage all Avast staff to engage with causes and organizations that align with their values and are working to improve their communities.
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“Global Fund for Children is excited to partner with the Avast Foundation to launch the Spark Fund. This new venture harnesses the power of digital technology to amplify youth voices and promote youth-led social change. Fueled by a mutual commitment to youth empowerment, GFC and Avast will support young leaders with resources to advance their causes and fight injustice around the world.”
“Shared Nation is delighted to be a part of the Spark Fund partnership. Youth leadership is essential to shifting power and creating justice and well-being. We're very excited that our technology can support the fair and efficient selection of dynamic youth-led projects from around the world."
“The online world is bursting with ways to be creative, develop skills and become a digital citizen to lead communities. To speak the language of young people, we need to inhabit their spaces and understand negative cycles of behaviour and the risk of exploitation. We need to design youth-led interventions that address these problems at their roots, and offer genuine opportunity to thrive online. We’re excited to be working alongside Avast Foundation to develop a sector-leading approach to online social engagement and digital citizenship. We’ll be finding new ways for young people to thrive online, equipping them with the skills they need in an online world and preparing them to handle the challenges.”
Stay up to date with our progress toward digital freedom and equity. We’ll send you our quarterly newsletter with updates and stories from our global network.
For general inquiries, including press and media, please contact foundation@avast.com