I have had the opportunity to travel a great deal throughout my life, and have witnessed many parts of the world where people are less fortunate than we are. We do not have the option to choose where we are born, and for many of us, the basic access to education is a right we can sometimes take for granted. As Dubai Cares mentions in their mission statement, “education is more than a human right, it is an irrevocable asset and essential right of every child. It is also one of the most effective tools to break the cycle of poverty.” If we, as BDP, by merely getting together as a team in a fun morning activity, can in any shape or form contribute to and support children in developing countries to get access to education, we absolutely should, and are happy to do so.
I am proud to work for a company like BDP International, where giving back to our local communities is not just talked about, but is encouraged and is truly a way of life.
