A group of university students working in the library on campus. Photo Credit: PeopleImages via Getty Images.
Our Funding
University-based programs
Donations and grants to advance education and research on the societal implications of technology, launching in August 2020 as a global Tech Impact Network, anchored with the following nodes:
Tackle breaches of human rights (including, in particular, the rights to privacy, to freedom of association, to non-discrimination, to work, to a fair trial, to self-determination, and to free and genuine elections) by monitoring compliance with international human rights obligations and standards, researching and raising public awareness of the importance of combating the infringement of certain rights, and expanding regulatory capacity with laws, policies, and institutions to protect the interests of people and communities in the public;
Advocating for the protection of workers by upholding safe, dignified, and meaningful work in the face of rapid automation and technological change; and
Reimagining the technology future by building countercultures and supporting thriving artistic and cultural movements.
Andrew Forrest and Madam Fu Yingat the 8TH World Peace Forum.
Strategic Public Platforms
Innovative new forums to discuss best practices for the tech industry;
Test new methods for bringing regulation and accountability to the tech ecosystem;
Advocate for corporate governance innovations, diplomatic convenings, and public engagement; and
Raise public awareness of breaches of human rights and harms to individuals, and to advocate for remedies in the interests of tech consumers and the general public.