The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation invests in journalism excellence worldwide and in the vitality of U.S. communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Since 1950, the foundation has granted more than $400 million to advance quality journalism and freedom of expression. Knight Foundation focuses on projects with the potential to create transformational change.  www.knightfoundation.org

The Internet Society (ISOC) is a professional membership society with more than 150 organization and 16,000 individual members in over 180 countries. It provides leadership in addressing issues that confront the future of the Internet, and is the organization home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Internet Architecture Board (IAB).
The Internet Society acts not only as a global clearinghouse for Internet information and education but also as a facilitator and coordinator of Internet-related initiatives around the world. Through its annual International Networking (INET) conference and other sponsored events, developing-country training workshops, tutorials, statistical and market research, publications, public policy and trade activities, regional and local chapters, standardization activities, committees and an international secretariat, the Internet Society serves the needs of the growing global Internet community.
www.isoc.org

Layla Foundation
Mr. Ubaydli Ubaydli is committed to ensure that the Layla Foundation for Social Development Award will present outstanding e-products as a reflection of his late wife Layla Fakhro's devotion to eliminate poverty and raise awareness for the value of education. Early on in her life, Layla perceived how poverty and illiteracy had a major impact on impeding the lives of women and children in particular. This insight urged her to establish schools for remote districts in the southern Arabian Peninsula, and be a founder of Bahrain's Awal Women Society, that has played a leading role in the advancement of women's rights and encouraging the participation of women in development.

Jugend Land Salzburg
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Engagement kann die Welt verändern und die Jugend ist mit diesem Talent besonders kräftig ausgestattet. Ihre Köpfe sind voller Abenteuer und Ideen, in denen alles denkbar und vieles möglich ist. Land und Stadt Salzburg sowie die Gemeinden schützen und fördern diese Fähigkeit der jungen Leute durch Einrichtungen wie Akzente, jfk, KIJA, Jugendwohlfahrtsträger und Jugendzentren etc.
www.salzburg.gv.at/ls-jugend

Intel is driven to create bold advancements in technology that enhance people’s lives. Explore how Intel is cultivating the spirit of innovation and promoting the concept of sustainability in our operations and in communities worldwide.
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