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Microsoft is a lead product donor on TechSoup, as well as an advocate and funder for the expansion of the TechSoup Global platform. Software donations are a key part of the company’s global citizenship commitment to bring the benefits of relevant, accessible and affordable technology to those who don’t currently have it. Microsoft believes NGOs deserve access to the best technology tools to do their important work in their communities, and donates its software in support of their goals.
Fighting the spread of HIV
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Who are they?
SHIKA TAMAA SUPPORT SERVICES.
Where are they?
Milton Keynes.
What do they do?
An HIV support and educational charity.
How big are they?
7 part-time staff.
What did they receive?
Microsoft Office Professional Plus.
A voice for victims of injustice.
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Who are they?
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION UK.
Where are they?
The UK arm of an international charity.
What do they do?
Secure justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation or violent oppression.
How big are they?
"A very small office."
What did they receive?
Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007.
Proving the worth of an Orchestral experience.
Where are they?Office in Central London, but working across England.
What do they do?
Seek to enable the widest range of people to have inspirational experiences of professional live orchestral music.
How big are they?
Fewer than ten full time staff.
What did they receive?
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Professional Server with 9x User CAL, Small Business Server with 4x additional User CAL, Office Professional Plus 2007 and Windows 7 Enterprise upgrades.
Much-Needed Software for the Romanian Child Helpline
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Who are they?
Romanian Child Helpline
Where are they?
Bucharest, Romania
What do they do?
Assistance for children and adolescents through a free phone line
How big are they?
Six full-time employees
What did they receive?
Office Professional Plus 2007 X 3
Office 2007 Standard X 3
No More Software Issues at PACT Foundation
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Who are they?
PACT Foundation
Where are they?
Active in Sud Muntenia
What do they do?
Assistance in community development and provision of seed funding
How big are they?
Seven full-time employees
What did they receive?
Windows XP Professional English Upgrade X 5
Windows 7 Professional Upgrade X 1
Office 2007 Standard X 6
Helping Dezvoltarea Popoarelor Foundation Develop
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Who are they?
Dezvoltarea Popoarelor Foundation, Dambovita office
Where are they?
Dambovita, Romania
What do they do?
Assistance in community development and social economy, also seed funding
How big are they?
16 full-time employees
What did they receive?
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition 32-Bit/x64 X 1
Office Multi-Language Pack 2007 X 5
Office Professional Plus 2007 X 5
Windows XP Professional English/Multilanguage Upgrade X 5
Love and Security for Disabled Children and their Families
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nestwärme e.V.
Focus
Support of families with disabled or chronically ill children
Products Received
Comprehensive Microsoft package
Cancer funding: providing for a holistic approach.
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Who are they?
THE SAM BUXTON SUNFLOWER HEALING TRUST.
Where are they?
Based in Suffolk.
What do they do?
Raise funds to allow the NHS and Cancer Centres to provide complementary healing therapies.
How big are they?
No office – a charity run from home.
What did they receive?
Microsoft Expression Studio 4 Web Professional, Publisher 2010, MapPoint 2010, Small Business Server, Office Professional Plus.
Cogwheel Trust
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Who are they?
THE COGWHEEL TRUST.
Where are they?
Cambridge.
What do they do?
Provide counselling for individuals, couples and families
How big are they?
Turnover of under £200,000
What did they receive?
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional and Office Professional Plus 2010.