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Where Technology and Philanthropy Intersect

Together, we deliver opportunity, innovation and impact across the globe.

As the philanthropic partner of IEEE, we inspire and manage charitable investment that advance the impact of IEEE’s humanitarian and philanthropic values.

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IEEE Smart Village

Supporting the world’s energy-impoverished communities by providing renewable energy, community-based education, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

  • 190+ projects incubated worldwide
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  • 1.35+ million people in 18 countries lives transformed
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IEEE TryEngineering STEM Portal Grants

The program is designed to support IEEE volunteer-led STEM outreach work in their local communities, so that they may Share, Give Back and Inspire.

  • 91 grants awarded in 19 countries since 2021
  • $116K in funding provided
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IEEE History Center

The Center collects and disseminates information and resources that exemplify the impact of technology and its relationship, both past and present, to society.

  • 230+ IEEE Milestones dedicated to honor significant technical achievements
  • 900+ Technology icons’ memories preserved in the IEEE Oral History Collection
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IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu

Founded on 28 October 1904, IEEE-HKN promotes professional accomplishment, service to others, and leadership development for students and professionals in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and other IEEE fields of interest.

  • 270+ IEEE HKN Student and Alumni Chapters around the globe
  • 101K+ Community Service hours logged by HKN student members during 2020-2021
  • 119 years of service to society
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IEEE Women in Engineering

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is a global network of IEEE members and volunteers dedicated to promoting women engineers, technologists and scientists, and inspiring girls around the world to follow their dreams of a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).

  • 26 years dedicated to changing the face of engineering
  • 40K+ members (women & men) in 100+ countries around the world
  • 1K+ local IEEE-WIE Groups worldwide

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EPICS in IEEE Celebrates 15 Years of Impact

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Since its founding in 1995 at Purdue University, the Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) program has been providing nonprofit organizations with technology solutions to improve and deliver services to…

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Students Showcase Impact during 2024 IEEE Rising Stars Conference

12 February 2024

By: Eileen R. Heltzer, CFRE; Senior Development Officer, IEEE Foundation The 2024 IEEE Rising Stars Conference was 5-7 January in Las Vegas, NV, USA at the Tropicana Hotel.  A record…

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Fueling the Next Generation of Power & Energy Engineers

12 February 2024

Eighty-two students from 58 universities across USA and Canada were selected by the IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative (PES S+ ) as the 2023-24 class IEEE PES Scholars. PES S+…

IEEE Smart Village International Women’s Day Webinar

ISV March 2024 webinar to commemorate the International Women’s Day celebration, highlighting the impact and achievements of women in sustainable development in underserved communities around the world.

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