Avast takes care of your safety and security on the internet, because you have better things to do. We protect over 400 million people from threats with one of the most advanced threat detection networks in the world.
We have gained strength through the devotion of our global community. The Avast Foundation is a way of giving back, both by supporting beneficial causes and through the expertise from our employees.
Vince Steckler, CEO Avast
The Avast Foundation was established in 2010. With funds donated by Avast, as well as the time and talent of the over 1,700 Avast employees who volunteer, we work directly and indirectly to support communities around the world and promote the values of freedom and choice that create meaningful lives. The Foundation attests to Avast’s commitment to being a responsible leader in the world. Apart from involving employees from all walks of life, the foundation and Avast as the global leader in digital security products combine their potential whenever there is any opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities who in turn strive to make the world a safer, better place. What we share is the courage to look at challenges from new and different perspectives, and seek innovative ways to address them. We aspire to be leaders who not only dare to risk and invest, but to remain humble in our pursuits, and contribute what we can to making lasting solutions and positive changes to the systems around us.
Personal letter from Jarmila Baudišová
Dear friends,
Many years ago Avast began developing the first antivirus programs in order to protect data and computer security and thus help protect almost half a billion users around the world. The Avast Foundation, which was created six years ago, builds on these values. It helps people facing various problems to achieve a better quality of life, to freely make decisions about their life, and to be part of a mutually supportive community.
“For us, the important
word is TOGETHER. Together we are a community,
we are stronger, we support each other,
we achieve more. Together we want to
make positive changes throughout society.”
Our programs primarily focus on systemically supporting care at end-of-life and on supporting families that have children with a disability. The beginning and end of life are two stages of life which we believe to be very important. We work together with selected specialists, we pay attention to actual needs and we trust those who have been professionally working in these specific areas for many years. We are also interested in areas such as scientific development, cultural heritage and art, support for sport for the disadvantaged and education.
Avast is now a global company with 99% of users outside the Czech Republic. The majority of its employees, however, work in the Czech Republic. That is why we keep our home in mind and primarily support Czech non-profits and projects.
A great landmark of 2017 was the creation of a new program called Learn Together, focused on educational support. We consider quality, modern, teaching to be the basis for preparing children in the best possible way for future life in the current, fast-developing world. Our first support was directed towards innovation in digital education and teachers.
We also have a home and staff in other countries on several continents where we all share the same opportunity to engage in supporting their communities through the program Together with Employees.. We are excited about all we have achieved during the relatively short existence of the Foundation. We enjoy the support of Avast management and staff, and are thrilled that their interest in our work continues to grow. Many are working with us and some volunteer on our projects or are themselves volunteers in areas and regions they know well and from which they come. They know that together we can simply do it better.
Jarmila Baudišová
Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees
Do not hesitate to contact us. We are here for you. Contact the person responsible for a given area directly, use the form below or reach out to us at foundation@avast.com for general inquiries. Thank you for your interest!
Jarmila Baudišová
Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees
Milada Kučerová
Member of the Board of Trustees
Libuše Tomolová
Member of the Board of Trustees
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Executive Director
Libuše Tomolová
tomolova@avast.com
Director of Programs
and Development
Martina Břeňová
brenova@avast.com
PR Manager
Irena Setikovská
irena.setikovska@avast.com
Program Manager
Kateřina Kotasová
kotasova@avast.com
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