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Date Published
Author
Roxie Elliott
Word count
975
Language
English
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None

Summary

DigitalOcean's philanthropic arm, DO Impact, has launched an initiative focused on fostering inclusive entrepreneurship for under-represented founders in key areas. The program aims to provide cash grants, access to DigitalOcean technology, and support from employee volunteers to nonprofits and social enterprises advancing inclusive entrepreneurship. The first grants will be directed towards Pakistan, where small and micro-enterprises are the backbone of the local economy, but women entrepreneurs remain underserved. Two grantees, Behbud Association Karachi and WeeCommerce, have been selected to receive cash grants and access to DigitalOcean infrastructure credits through the DO for Nonprofits & Social Enterprises program. The initiative's priorities include joint learning, storytelling, employee engagement, community, and love, which align with DigitalOcean's company values.