WeWork is introducing initiatives to empower local non-profit organisations and social enterprises in Southeast Asia markets, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam with its G.I.V.E campaign.
G.I.V.E which stands for Gratitude, Inclusivity, Volunteer and Enrich, is part of the company’s social mission to give back to the surrounding communities. The initiative provides complimentary access to WeWork’s all-inclusive workspaces, meeting rooms, event venues, and global network. What this is hoped to achieve is a conducive environment for NPOs and social enterprises to create impactful work and contribute to a society in need.
Beyond providing a physical workspace, there will also be support these NPOs and social enterprises with hosted educational, professional, and personal growth mentoring classes through WeWork Labs. They will also be able to enjoy the full benefits of amenities including community team engagement, internet connectivity, and pantry access.
Social enterprises have grown in popularity and now total over 1 million in Asia Pacific, tackling a range of social and environmental issues. However, one big challenge they often face is balancing financial stability while driving maximum social impact. WeWork which has 31 locations in SEA is positioned to provide these social enterprises and NPOs with operational resources and support to better scale their operations and enhance their exposure to benefit the community
“As a company built on community, we understand the importance of actively supporting and giving back to the ecosystem around us. It is our social mission to create inclusive economic opportunities for underserved groups. The G.I.V.E initiative will serve as a platform for us to further enrich the lives of our social stakeholders while creating sustainable impact together,” said Balder Tol, General Manager, Australia, and Southeast Asia at WeWork.
WeWork G.I.V.E is open to any local NPOs or social enterprises based in SEA of all sizes, subject to verification of social enterprise status, as well as internal review and approval.
