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Sharing and Volunteering to
Support New Hope
Global Citizenship Social Contributions
Global Social Contribution Programs
Around the globe, Samsung Electronics hosts five social responsibility
programs to address education, job training and healthcare issues
that reflect the needs, business affiliations and characteristics of the
local community. We work to improve education in disadvantaged
areas by offering education infrastructure and e-learning 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 programs are specifi-
cally developed and implemented to address local issues.
⦁ Samsung Tech Institute
Samsung Tech Institute develops the independence and self-reliance
of young adults with systematic vocational education. We nurture talent
and create jobs by operating branches of the Samsung Tech Institute in
Europe, Central and Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East,
Africa and more. Programs vary with location. We train software engi-
neers in advanced countries and offer computer science classes in de-
veloping countries.
⦁ 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 education infra-
structure, such as buildings, educational materials and books, for devel-
oping countries.
⦁ Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
A competitive program open to anyone interested but especially for stu-
dents and nonprofit organizations, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow engages
communities in addressing pressing social issues. First, we identify an
issue in need of a solution. We solicit ideas through the competition and
hold a workshop for selected winners to investigate how to develop and
implement a resolution. Contests have been held in North America, Chi-
na and Central and Latin America and are spreading worldwide.
⦁ Samsung Care Drive
Samsung Electronics supports a variety of healthcare programs with
its advanced medical equipment technology, products and services to
promote the wellbeing and quality of life of local residents. We operate a
mobile medical center in areas that lack convenient medical facilities and
professionals and we provide medical training for local medical associa-
tions. First launched in China, Southeast Asia and regions of Africa, the
program will be expanded worldwide in the future.
⦁ Samsung Nanum Village
Samsung Nanum Village is designed to target the roots of poverty and to
build self-reliance. We provide comprehensive infrastructure and 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 construc-
tion of community centers.
Samsung Employee Donations and Volunteering
Samsung Electronics employees are increasingly involved in helping
neighbors at home and abroad. In Korea, we raise social funds from
employee donations and company matching funds to support a range
of causes, including education, job training, healthcare and commu-
nity. Every year, more and more employees actively volunteer their
time and skills. We also continue to expand our volunteer programs
in developing countries. 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.