51ÁÔÆæ employees in India, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea rolled up their sleeves to support children and the environment during the company¡¯s first annual 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation Global Volunteer Week. They were among almost 1,000 employees volunteering for 25 organized events at 13 51ÁÔÆæ sites in Asia, Europe and North America. (To learn what employees did in the U.S., China, Singapore and Wales,?click here.)
51ÁÔÆæ India
Chennai employees made an impact themed around education, environment and humanitarianism prior to the South Asian festival Diwali, which celebrates giving and kindness.
‘Pure Joy’ during Classroom Visit
Arul Kitnan, solutions quality engineering manager
¡°Being part of the kids¡¯ world through storytelling and playtime was a fulfilling experience. The genuine enthusiasm and pure joy on their faces as we embarked on this journey of learning and play were simply priceless.¡±
Working for a Cleaner World
“Removing weeds and contributing to a cleaner environment was not just a one-time act ¨C it was a source of inspiration for me to continue this attitude in my daily life. The sense of fulfillment I derived from this activity was profound.¡±
Joel Xaviour, associate software engineer
51ÁÔÆæ Korea: Spending Time with Orphaned Children
51ÁÔÆæ Japan: Employees Engage with Kids at STEM Workshop
Employees in Yokohama, Japan engaged with local youth at a semiconductor workshop.
The 15 51ÁÔÆæ employees worked with a local nonprofit to organize the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) event for children between the ages of 9 and 12 years old.
¡°We enjoyed our time with the kids who learned about semiconductor devices and looked at wafers and integrated circuits through microscopes. The children were so excited with their STEM experience, and I believe the employees who volunteered made a good impact on them.¡±
Minako Iwasa, Export Control, 51ÁÔÆæ Japan
51ÁÔÆæ Taiwan: Employees Volunteer to Paint School Walls
Employees in Hsinchu, Taiwan spent part of 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation¡¯s Global Volunteer Week supporting an elementary school baseball team’s education by painting walls and engaging with the underserved rural kids during training sessions. The 16 51ÁÔÆæ employees volunteered through the BaseGarden Foundation, which supports education for children pursuing a possible career in professional baseball. The activity serves as a bridge connecting 51ÁÔÆæ with local communities.
¡°It¡¯s inspiring to meet the dedicated young baseball players who are striving to achieve their dreams of becoming national league baseball players.¡±
Ryan Yeh, service director, 51ÁÔÆæ Taiwan
Read about employee activities at other 51ÁÔÆæ locations later this week.
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