Google have emailed its users this morning to thank them for the “time, energy, commitment, and trust” they’ve shared with the company.
The email – presented in the form of a wrapped Christmas present – goes on to say:
“With sharing in mind, this year we’ve decided to do something a little different. We hope you’ll find it fits the spirit of the Christmas season.”
Clicking on the link takes you to a page showing an animation of the Earth rotating in space, with the caption:
The gift is for someone very special: everyone
Because charities are experiencing their toughest year in decades, we have committed $12 million (£12.4 million) to helping those who help us all. Our gift you is a gift to them. Merry Christmas.
Underneath is a list of the charities who have benefited from the donation:
* Feeding America
* Boys and Girls Clubs
* Smile Train
* CARE, Mothers Matter
* World Wildlife Fund, Natural Capital Project
* Mobile Creches
* Prajwala
* HEAL Africa
* African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
* The Mango Tree
* National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
* Harlem Children’s Zone
* Save the Children, Latin America focus
* Reporters Without Borders
* Witness
* Loud Against Nazis
* Global Voices
* Ushahidi
* Save the Children, Middle East and Eurasia focus
* Grupo Cultural Afro Reaggae
* Ashesi University College, Ghana
* Pratham
* Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience
* Shin Shin Educational Foundation
* Tzu Chi Foundation
Unfortunately, there’s no direct links to the charities so you’ll have to look up the unfamiliar ones yourself.
Our choice of charity is the Tŷ Hafan Hospice in Wales. If you have a bit if cash spare, you can donate here.
