Welcome to VEF Game Bytes - Uniting Gaming and Education, Building Inclusive Futures!

We're delighted to welcome you to the inaugural newsletter of the Videogames and Esports Foundation (VEF). By subscribing, you've taken the first step into a network dedicated to promoting the power of gaming and esports. Here's what you can expect: insightful articles, updates on our initiatives, scholarship information, job opportunities, and ways you can support the gaming and esports industry.

In this issue:

• Join the VEF Community: Gaming for Good
• Your Role in the Future of Tech, Gaming, Esports, and Education
• Current Career Opportunities
• Support VEF Today

Join the VEF Community: Gaming for Good

At VEF, we believe in the transformative power of gaming and esports. Our mission is to create an inclusive, safe, and aspirational network of gaming communities for everyone. We support disenfranchised students, educators, game designers, streamers, and organizations with grants and scholarships.

Become a streaming or influencing partner for the VEF.

Here are some of the ways we're making an impact:

• Diversity & Inclusion: We’re fostering inclusivity by connecting with gamers from various backgrounds, and identities.
• Cyberbullying: We promote positive digital citizenship and counter online toxicity.
• Mental Health: We recognize the therapeutic potential of gaming in managing conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD.
• STEM / STEAM: We inspire students to explore STEM careers through the lens of gaming.
• Healthy Habits: We educate students about balanced gaming habits to prevent addiction.

Our achievements from 2019-2022 include distributing $680,000 in grants and scholarships, serving over 20,000 students, and partnering with 850 Title One middle and high schools.

Your Role in the Future of Tech, Gaming, Esports, and Education

As a supporter of VEF, you are endorsing an innovative blend of technology, gaming, esports, and education. Our initiatives promote digital literacy, STEAM education, and mental well-being.

By providing financial aid to the next generation of gamers, streamers, and game designers, VEF fuels the growth of an industry forecasted to exceed $200 billion by 2023.

Current Career Opportunities

Are you passionate about gaming and esports, and looking for a career? Find a job in gaming or esports at Hitmarker.

Support the VEF Today

Your support is crucial to our mission. Every dollar contributes to scholarships, grants, and programming that support our community. Please consider making a donation today and help us continue to foster a positive gaming environment for all.

Remember, you can stay connected with VEF and our community by following us on social media. Share this newsletter with your network and help us reach more people passionate about gaming, education, and equality.

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey!