In this day and age, it is very disheartening to find some school children deprived of access to computers and all the other educational opportunities afforded by the major advances in electronics and communications. If this is the condition in the wealthiest and most technically advanced country in the world… one can imagine the situation in other parts of the world, especially in the countries of the Third World.

KFF believes that every effort, no matter how small, has the power to influence curious and budding minds and to change their lives forever. As a result, KFF adopted the following:

Mission Statement:

Supporting the education of under-privileged children with emphasis on providing access to new technology to such children.

Vision:

The vision is to see underprivileged children have access to new technology in education such as classroom computers and web access.

Education Funding Plan:

KFF’s funding in this area is through organizations currently engaged in education of underprivileged children and young students.

KFF’s Educational Committee solicits proposals from selected institutions based on KFF’s criteria and annual budgets. After review of the proposals, the Committee makes its recommendation for final funding and the grantees are notified.

Linkage with Heritage:

As part of its program in the Heritage area, KFF funds technology centers in underdeveloped countries. See Heritage area for description.