One Economy Corporation
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| Founded | 2000 |
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| Focus | Technology, Education, Ending Poverty, Digital Literacy |
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Area served
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Global |
| Method | Donations and Grants |
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Key people
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P. Kelley Dunne, President and CEO;Rey Ramsey, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board; Moustafa Mourad, President, One Global Economy |
| Endowment | US$ 12.5 million (as of 2006[update]) |
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Employees
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21-100 full-time (as of 2008[update]) |
| Website | One Economy Corporation |
One Economy Corporation is a Washington, D.C. based, global, nonprofit organization that uses the power of technology to connect underserved, low-income communities around the world to vital online information and resources.
Founded in 2000, One Economy's mission is to ensure that every person, regardless of income or location, can maximize the power of technology to improve the quality of his or her life and enter the economic mainstream.
One Economy brings broadband into the homes of low-income people, employs youth to train community members to use technology effectively, and provides public-purpose media properties that offer information on education, jobs, health care, and other vital issues. These initiatives target three barriers to sustained Internet use: affordability, accessibility, and lack of relevant content. By creating strong public-private partnerships and engaging local stakeholders and community organizations, One Economy aims to create a comprehensive and sustainable digital network.
In April 2010, One Economy, in partnership with the Broadband Opportunity Coalition (BBOC), was awarded $28.5 million through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, run by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration. One Economy and the BBOC are supplementing this grant with $23 million of private sector matching support.
One Economy offers multiple public-purpose media properties that connect low-income people to online information and resources that address a range of topics including health, jobs, money, education, and housing. Over 19 million people around the world have accessed One Economy's online resources since 2000.
One Economy's signature online tool, The Beehive], is an award-winning, multilingual web portal that provides low-income individuals with online resources concerning financial services, education, jobs, health care, and housing.
Domestically, the Beehive has been localized for 26 U.S. cities. Internationally, the Beehive is available in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Turkey, Cameroon, Rwanda, Kenya, Jordan, South Africa, Israel, and Mexico.
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