The way that students learn has been changed by the ever-advancing modern technology. This means that all children should have the means to learn in any way possible. But these technological advances create a socio-economic gap for some. Recognizing this issue, as part of their “Make an Impact on Tomorrow” (MIT) program which was launched in 2018, Henkel GBS+ Shanghai kicked off in 2020 a new project “Pad for Hope”. The project aims to set up a STEAM (Science. Technology. English. Arts. Mathematics.) classroom by donating second-hand tablets and other equipment, as well as conduct training curriculums to children in rural areas. With the goal of bringing disadvantaged students’ modern education, 30 secondhand iPads and other devices were brought into two classrooms for Wen Primary school in Henan and Guantian Primary school in Yunnan. Henkel has been implementing this project for three consecutive years and partnered with the Adream NGO to receive public donations legally. Adream was responsible for selecting the schools, collecting the secondhand tablets and other equipment, and placing the STEAM classroom onsite. Henkel GBS+ Shanghai imple- mented the donation side of the project and called volunteers within their organization who prepared and conducted remote courses to the students. The company plans to promote their project to larger organizations and call more volunteers moving forward.

Source: More Than A Market Booklet 2021