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2013 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS ANNUAL REPORT
Around the globe, Samsung Electronics has developed
Corporate Citizenship programs that focus on education,
professional training and healthcare, while also reecting
the needs and characteristics of the region. We work to
improve education in disadvantaged areas by offering
educational infrastructure and e-learning opportunities to
students. We expand job opportunities for young adults with IT
vocational training. We improve the health and quality of lives
in disadvantaged regions with high-tech medical equipment.
Our specialized programs are co-developed and implemented
with regional NGO partners so we best understand and
address local issues.
Samsung Tech Institute
Samsung Tech Institute develops the independence and self-
reliance of young adults with systematic vocational education.
Programs vary with location. We train software engineers in
advanced countries and offer computer science classes in
developing countries. We nurture talent and create jobs by
operating 23 institutes in Europe, Central and Latin America,
Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and more.
Samsung Smart School
Samsung Smart School works to bridge the global education
gap by improving educational environments for students in
disadvantaged areas. Tailored to regional needs, Smart School
Solutions include IT training curriculum for advanced countries
and basic educational infrastructure, such as buildings,
educational materials and books, for developing countries.
Begun in Korea and expanded to Europe and Southwest Asia,
there are now 383 Smart Schools worldwide.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
This is a global competition of students and teachers for ideas
that will solve social issues with STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math) knowhow. We present a social issue in
need of a solution, solicit ideas through the competition and
hold a workshop for selected winners to investigate how to
develop and implement a resolution. The program has spread
from North America and China to contests around the world.
Samsung Care Drive
Samsung Electronics rst began supporting healthcare
programs in China, Russia and Africa with its advanced
medical equipment technology, products and services,
including ultrasonic diagnostic equipment and medical training
for local medical associations. We operate a mobile medical
center in areas that lack medical facilities and professionals to
promote health and quality of life for local residents.
The program will be expanded worldwide in the future.
Samsung Nanum Village
By contributing to local community development, Samsung
Nanum Village aims to target the roots of poverty and build
self-reliance. We provide comprehensive infrastructure, critical
basic services to socially disadvantaged populations.
In partnership with national governments, we select candidate
regions and offer support for education infrastructure, medical
facilities, clean water and the construction of community centers.
Samsung Employee Donations and Volunteering
Samsung Electronics employees have a long tradition of
helping neighbors at home and abroad. In Korea, we raise
social funds from employee donations and company matching
funds while most employees actively volunteer their time and
skills. In our workplaces around the world, we host volunteer
services that care for neighbors in need, address local issues
with IT classes and other education, participate in Habitat for
Humanity, mentor youth and disabled children and support
social welfare groups.
Sharing and Volunteering to
Support Hope
With the goal of creating more hope worldwide,
Samsung Electronics develops corporate
social responsibility programs that support
regional needs and cultures.
We offer unstinting support and diverse
activities to ensure everyone’s access to health,
education and self-reliance.
Global Citizenship