1Password for Good: Giving back during Cybersecurity Awareness Month and beyond
by Sara Teare on
It’s easy for technology companies to claim they’re a force for good. As the age-old saying goes, actions speak louder than words.
For this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has chosen the theme “Secure Our World”. It’s a reminder that everyone has a right to privacy and the tools, support, and knowledge required to protect their data. In the spirit of CISA’s theme, 1Password is donating $50,000 to three pioneering organizations that teach technology skills to underrepresented youth:
It’s one of the many ways we’re “doing our bit” to protect our future and help communities both online and offline.
Mission Bit
Mission Bit inspires youth of color to explore the world of STEM with project-based computer science education that embraces their identities. Through innovative programming and a commitment to inclusivity, this US-based organization is transforming the lives of students and shaping the future of the tech industry.
Digital Moment
Digital Moment is a charity headquartered in Montreal that mobilizes communities to build a better future through literary education. The organization creates programs and experiences around digital skills like coding and AI.
1Password is building on its donation by helping Digital Moment create a cybersecurity education program to teach children about passwords, social engineering, and more.
“By equipping teenagers, parents, and educators with the knowledge and tools to protect themselves online, we are making meaningful strides toward building a safer and more secure digital future for everyone.” – Indra Kubicek, CEO of Digital Moment
Tech She Can
Tech She Can is a charity based in the UK that helps inspire and enable all children – particularly girls – to pursue a career in technology. To date, over 120,000 children have been supported by its programs.
1Password for Good
The donations we’ve just mentioned are a small part of our philanthropic 1Password for Good initiative. Through our people, products, and presence, we’re giving back to communities and striving to make the world a safer place for everyone.
Our people
Here are just a few ways our employees are making an impact and helping us build a diverse company with equal opportunities:
- Employee resource groups. These voluntary groups offer a supportive space for members to connect, share, and thrive. They include the Asian & Pacific Islander (A&PI) ERG, Black Caucus, Disability Alliance, Hispanic or Latin American (HOLA) ERG, Pride Employee Resource Group, and Women@1Password.
- Employee Community Groups. These help foster communication, build community, and highlight cultures within 1Password. We currently have two representing our Jewish and West Asia North African communities.
- Volunteer days. On top of their usual time-off allowance, every 1Password employee is given two paid days each year to volunteer with a worthwhile cause. Later this month, some of our employees will be volunteering through Team4Tech to conduct a design workshop, pro bono, that addresses a cybersecurity challenge faced by one of its non-profit partners.
Our product
Nonprofits, journalists, and open source-focused developers play vital roles in our modern society. We’ve set up programs to help all three groups access 1Password and work in a more secure, streamlined, and collaborative way:
Our presence
Finally, we have our internal 1Password Giving Fund that allows 1Password employees to put forward organizations they care about and deserve support.
1Password reviews proposals every quarter and aims to give out up to $100,000 each year. In September, we awarded $7,500 in grants to 15 organizations across the US, Canada, and the UK. Past grant recipients have included We Don’t Waste, Future Projects, and Mamas for Mamas, where one of our employees has been volunteering for five years.
Just the beginning
Over the years, our team has helped build a water well in Malawi, planted 100,000 trees, donated laptops, fed over 30,000 people in Canada, and so much more.
By choosing 1Password, you’re supporting our efforts to make a positive difference on this planet we call home. So from the bottom of our hearts: Thank you. We couldn’t do this without you!
Sara Teare
Founder of 1Password
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