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Microsoft and Foundation of Goodness to increase digital literacy in Sri Lanka’s underserved communities Source:Island A joint initiative between Microsoft and Foundation of Goodness (FoG) will allow women in the underserved communities of Sri Lanka to increase their digital literacy and employability. FoG will help these women explore Microsoft’s curated digital skills resources from digital literacy courses to computer science tutorials in a bid to improve their productivity and earning power. Over 800 women across 12 Village Heartbeat Empowerment Centres located islandwide as well as FoG’s flagship venue, the OYOB Centre of Excellence in Seenigama, are expected to benefit from this initiative. FoG’s Women’s Enterprise and Empowerment programs help women develop their fiscal strength by providing them with the necessary foundation and skills for employment. To help increase their digital literacy, FoG will incorporate Microsoft Digital Literacy courses into the program curricula. ...