Google Global Impact Awards

We're proud to announce the first recipients of our new Global Impact Awards, which support organisations using technology and innovative approaches to tackle some of the world's toughest human challenges. From real-time sensors that monitor clean water to DNA barcoding that stops illegal wildlife trade, our first round of awards provide $23 million to seven organisations that are changing the world.

http://google.com/giving/impact-awards.html

GLOBAL

IMPACT

AWARDS

Google

Imagine if

real-time monitoring technology

could improve access

to clean water

Imagine if

aerial survey systems could

prevent the poaching of endangered animals

Imagine if

DNA indexing could protect

rare species from illegal trafficking

Imagine if

direct mobile payments

could help lift families from extreme poverty

Imagine if

disadvantaged students could receive equal access

to advanced

science and math

classes

Imagine if

kids could grow up seeing positive portrayals

of women

and girls in

media

At Google

we're providing tens of millions of dollars

to innovators who aren't just imagining these ideas

but making them a reality

g.co/globalimpactawards