Adobe awards $10 million for workforce equity and inclusion
California-based software company Adobe and the Adobe Foundation have announced grants totaling $10 million to 11 nonprofit organizations in support of its Equity and Advancement Initiative (EAI) to foster racial and social justice worldwide.
The latest grants from the foundation—which adheres to a trust-based philanthropy model—boosts the total investment in Adobe’s EAI cohort to $30 million, including multiyear general operating funds as well as access to Adobe products, employee pro bono consulting, volunteering, and legislative and advocacy support that will bolster efforts to build a more diverse workforce and foster inclusive workplaces.
The recipients include Asian Americans Advancing Justice–Asian Law Caucus, Disability Rights Fund, Equal Justice Initiative, Equality Now, First Nations Development Institute, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Human Rights Watch, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Outright International, United Service Organizations, and VetsinTech.
“We are continually iterating on our approach to supporting nonprofits while also providing best practices for joint collaboration,” wrote Adobe global head of corporate social responsibility Amy White in a blog post. “Using Adobe’s broad resources and unique strengths to take meaningful action with efforts like the EAI, we can make a long-term impact for the company, our industry, and society.”
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