Children’s education is important to the country’s future. Allowing equal learning opportunities, especially for youths in rural areas, has always been a social concern. Because of this, TÜV SÜD has been giving back to society through their Charity Christmas Market. Since 2019, the company has been calling on all employees to sell their unused items for charity. In the past, the proceeds have been donated to the Shanghai Children’s Fund, an organization that helps the children of low-income families who excel academically complete their education. In 2020, the Charity Christmas Market raised money and employees donated clothes and books for children. The donation was pledged to the “Spring Bud Project”, a national charity hosted by Ms. Peng Liyuan, ambassador of the project and spouse of President Xi Jinping. The donation will be used to support children’s education in four selected counties in Yunnan province. TÜV SÜD will continue the Charity Christmas Market, in accordance with German traditions, and also call for more people to be aware of children’s educational needs.

Source: More Than A Market Booklet 2021