Microsoft Corp. is again giving disabled Thai students educational and employment opportunities through the learning of computer science to boost both their families and the country’s fortunes.
Siriporn Patcharawat of Microsoft (Thailand) Co. announced the fifth iteration of Microsoft’s YouthSpark program in Thailand Nov. 25 with Father Ray Foundation Vice President Rev. Michael Picharn Jaiseri, Somsak Khaosuwan, deputy permanent secretary for the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, and executives from Charge Fusion.
The Microsoft Philanthropies project is a global initiative to increase access for all youth to learn computer science, empowering them to achieve more for themselves, their families and their communities.
The company said on its website it has created educational, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for more than 300 million youths around the world.
This year’s project in Thailand aims to educate 7,000 youths – 6,000 in rural areas and 1,000 disabled students – to help them be better prepared for the digital economy.
