Illumina Cares
Giving Back is in Our DNA
At Illumina, giving back is in our DNA. Through our Illumina Cares program, we aim to share our time, talent and technology with the communities where we live and work. And to ensure we can make a meaningful difference, we focus our efforts on genomic literacy through STEM education, rare and undiagnosed genetic diseases, oncology, and community service.
Connecting with the Community
We empower our employees to connect with our mission by giving back to the communities where we live and work.
Employees Giving BackInspiring the next generation of scientists, pioneers and trailblazers
Igniting students’ curiosity in genomics is critical to achieving our mission. From students visiting our facilities to employees going into classrooms, we are committed to providing opportunities for students and teachers to interact with genomics.
Learn More About STEM Education in GenomicsHelping food-insecure populations through the Greater Good Initiative
The Agricultural Greater Good Initiative has awarded Illumina products to researchers who use Illumina technology to tackle diverse genomics-oriented projects aimed at alleviating global hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in the developing world.
Learn About Our Greater Good ProgramEncouraging employees to support oncology in their communities
By empowering our offices to partner with local cancer charities, we hope to inspire our employees to give back in meaningful ways.
Empowering employees to make a difference in the community
Our employees make a difference every day in their local communities around the world. Through our various outreach programs, we strive to make giving back easier and more meaningful for each of our employees.
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A Look Back on 2019
With the passion and commitment of our employees in 2019, we have been able to grow our impact around the world. Here is a sample of just a few of the incredible efforts our employees have made.
Achievements
- $850,000 donated to more than 1,000 causes
- $310,000 donated by employees to charities they support
- 2,489 employees donated their time to charities all over the world
- 150+ giving back events hosted by employees in 12 countries
Bringing Genomics into the Classroom
The Illumina Foundation and Discovery Education partnered to create DNA Decoded to inspire middle and high school teachers to unlock the power of genomics and impact the future of their students. DNA Decoded provides ready-to-go, standards-aligned lessons and activities for teachers and students to explore the ways they can see genomics in their everyday lives.
Learn more at DNADecoded.org