Our Impact

At AWS, we believe cloud technology can help solve some of the world’s most complex societal and environmental challenges. We work with mission-minded customers and collaborators to build and scale solutions that address social issues, respond to natural disasters, act on climate change, and accelerate vital scientific research.

Here are some of the things we are doing to help harness the power of cloud-based solutions to address the pressing challenges of today.

At AWS, we believe access to education unlocks opportunity and we aim to empower learners from all backgrounds to innovate, create, and thrive in a digital world.

We empower organizations to create digital learning solutions for underserved learners globally through the AWS Education Equity Initiative. We offer online learning through AWS Skill Builder and equip learners with skills of the future at our AWS Skill Centers. AWS re/Start helps unemployed or underemployed individuals launch new careers in cloud technology. AWS AI and ML Scholarships allow students to gain hands-on artificial intelligence and machine learning training. And Amazon Future Engineer helps students worldwide explore career pathways and build new skills through first-hand learning experiences that leverage computer science and emerging technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are powerful tools that can be used to make things better for people and their communities. Whether it is to analyze satellite data in areas impacted by natural disasters, or to predict crop yields or improve healthcare access, AWS leverages AI/ML innovation for positive social impact. Watch how Machine Learning plays an integral role to find solutions with Amazon CTO Werner Vogels, and explore how we commit to Artifical Intelligence start ups.

Cloud technology holds the potential to advance health on a global scale. Cloud computing can harness data, integrate cutting-edge technologies, create culturally responsive solutions across populations, and help achieve better health outcomes around the world. Learn how the $60 million AWS Health Equity Initiative positively impacted more than 100 million people globally. If you are a nonprofit that uses advanced cloud services to innovate for positive health outcomes in pediatric research, maternal child total health, or work with their caregivers, explore the AWS Imagine Grant. 

Cloud technology plays a pivotal role to develop and implement solutions to climate problems. When natural disasters strike, we leverage technology and respond. We rebuild connectivity in disaster zones and provide drone mapping to help first responders get relief to those who need it most. Read about Amazon's disaster response strategy and how AWS shows up when hurricanes arrive.