180 Days of Giving Back Initiative
A love of learning, reading and innovation has always been our mission since the very beginning. 180 years later, at Macmillan Education, we are continuing to build on the Macmillan brothers’ commitment to learning, innovation and doing social good.
To celebrate the positive impact we have had on education globally, and to show our strong commitment to serving our local communities, Macmillan Education has launched the 180 Days of Giving Back Initiative. We’re giving 180+ Macmillan Education employees worldwide one day of leave to volunteer for a selected charity supporting education in their region.
Watch our short video to see the amazing initiatives that colleagues took part in, from fundraising runs in Thailand and Argentina to renovating a daycare centre in South Africa and teaching English to people with disabilities in Spain.
Explore our inspiring stories below.
Spain
Fundación Alares
A collaboration between Macmillan Education Iberia and the Alares Foundation aims to improve the job prospects of people with disabilities through English classes
Argentina
UNICEF
UNICEF Run for Education raises funds and promotes local projects to improve education
India
Directorate of Education
Macmillan Education India Empowers Government School Students with Spoken English Skills
Spain
Fundación Balia
In collaboration with the Balia Foundation, Macmillan Iberia's KiVa corporate volunteering programme provides bullying prevention lessons to at-risk children
Brazil
Cultura Inglesa Paraisópolis
Macmillan Education Brazil in partnership with Cultura Inglesa Paraisópolis, supports free English education for local students and donates books
Thailand
Foundation for Children
Macmillan Education Thailand takes part in the Wildlife for Kids Run, supporting the Foundation for Children's work in assisting underprivileged children and promoting education
Hong Kong
Catholic Marriage Advisory Council
Storytelling activities and games with parents and children
Shanghai
Stepping Stones
Supporting migrant children's education and welfare through teaching activities
Beijing
Evergreen
Beijing's "Emotional Exploration Playground"
South Africa
Home of Hope for Girls
Macmillan Education South Africa supports the charity that rescues abused girls and provides safety, education, and empowerment
Namibia
Public Library in Windhoek
Public libraries receive a donation from NPH
.
.
Vietnam
Te Phan Home
A helping hand costs nothing, but it can make a priceless impact on the world
.
Argentina
Fundación Sí
Macmillan Education Argentina joins Fundación Sí in promoting social inclusion
Eswatini
Enhlabeni Pre School
Macmillan Education Eswatini celebrates 180 years by revamping Enhlabeni Pre School, addressing pre-primary education needs in Lubombo region, Siteki
.
South Africa
Shine by Hope Day Care Centre and Pre-School
Macmillan South Africa revamps Shine by Hope Day Care Centre and Pre-School sparking enthusiasm and enrollment growth.