IBM’s first CEO Thomas J. Watson declared a “duty to the community” as an imperative for IBMers in 1931. While our strategic focus as a company has and will continue to evolve to help the world work better, IBM's culture and values have persisted.
IBMers are committed to engaging with purpose-driven initiatives through our signature volunteer programs that align with our priority areas of education and sustainability. IBM also has a comprehensive, global giving program that allows us to provide expertise, technology, and funding to support these priorities and make a significant impact on those with the greatest need.
See how IBMers are leveraging technology for impact. Explore highlights from the 2023 IBM Impact Report.
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At IBM, what you're doing matters. Whether it’s volunteering time in education, skills for the future or social innovation, IBM employees everywhere are doing their part to make the world a better place.
Raised to believe her efforts could make the world a better place, Kim Cook-Boyd turns that belief into reality, from mentoring students to hands-on humanitarian efforts.
Sathya Mukka's 49 blood donations have been life-changing for patients in need and have inspired others to follow his example. Mukka says volunteering has been a transformative experience.
As the first in her family to earn an undergraduate degree, Rebeca Campos Marques now supports initiatives that help others do the same. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of learning.