Glasswing joins the United Nations Global Compact— the world’s largest corporate social responsibility initiative—with over 12,000 members globally who are committed to supporting principles that protect and respect human rights, labor rights, the environment, and anti-corruption practices within business operations. Glasswing’s CEO, Ken Baker, recently co-hosted a Local Networks webinar with UNGC. By joining the […]
While some leadership skills are innate, many can be developed with time and practice. Glasswing´s Community School in Colonia Las Torres, Tegucigalpa, Honduras is demonstrating that when parents support their children’s education, they can help improve their children´s chance to learn and lead. Wendy Yamileth Gutiérrez is a stay-at-home mom and a volunteer for Glasswing’s […]
We are pleased to announce that the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) has awarded Samsung Electronics Latin America, Best CSR Practices in Latin America Award, under the inter-sectoral partnership category for their Samsung Smart Schools — a regional project implemented in partnership with Glasswing International. From a competitive pool of applicants, CEMEFI selects socially responsible, […]
Two years ago, Alejandro Arrieta and Mauricio Ramírez Molina joined their university’s debate league in El Salvador where their extracurricular activity quickly developed into a passionate hobby. In their quest to share their gift with others, the boys discovered Glasswing’s Debate Club, an after-school program offered to at-risk youth in public schools. Without hesitation, both […]
In September 2016, the world will celebrate the anniversary of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The UN System, governments, international organizations, businesses, non-state actors, and individuals have committed to achieve zero poverty, ensure universal quality education, and leave no one behind through 17 […]
Banco Agricola has donated the Castillo Venturoso to Glasswing! The castle had been privately owned since 1951. Glasswing plans to turn the historic landmark located in downtown San Salvador into an integrated education and cultural center for children and youth. Workshops, library services, and pop-up art exhibitions will be available to kids, parents, and guardians […]
Glasswing International celebrated its Second Annual Benefit Gala in New York City, raising close to half a million dollars for at-risk children and youth. The gala honored HanesBrands for its notable work with the organization over the past eight years. At the event, Richard A. Noll, chief executive officer of HanesBrands, announced that the company […]
Santa Maria de Jesus is a community located 15 minutes from tourist hot spot Antigua, Guatemala. Its inhabitants make a living from agriculture and the sale of artisanal products, yet, close to 60% live in poverty. With an income of less than $200 a month — a sum insufficient for basic necessities for the average […]
Esmeralda Bonilla has been enrolled in Glasswing’s Girls Club for two years. During this time, her outlook on life has changed completely. Esmeralda was once a girl with few dreams and little ambition. She dropped out of school after sixth grade to take care of her little sister, nieces, and nephews. Today, Esmeralda looks at […]
Two-hundred and eighteen Glasswing International and Samsung volunteers came together to design a mural to be painted in 12 schools across 11 countries for the 10th anniversary of Good Deeds Day. Glasswing developed a proposal to create a 24-meter long mural design using Samsung technology. This design was then divided into 12 pieces, one for […]