Hilti engages beyond business
Since 2012, Hilti has been developing leaders with BOOKBRIDGE. In 2020, the Hilti Group decided to roll out the program globally.
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Anything is possible when you leave your ego at home
Eva participated in our 10th Capability Program to Mongolia. In her impact story, she shares what she learnt about high performing teams.
Becoming a human catalyst. Aspire to inspire!
Shihaam supported Die Urban Boer in building sustainable communities in Cape Town, South Africa. The social enterprise was born as an...
Social entrepreneurship is not just about business, it's also a lifestyle.
Ricky lives in Athlone, Cape Town in South Africa and believes that social entrepreneurship is not just about business. It’s also a...
Self-reflection as a means to grow
Chelsea Campbell co-founded CambAha, a social enterprise that builds trust in local and sustainable products to positively impact...
Mistakes are the start of a learning journey
Joachim Paaskesen co-founded CamAha. The social enterprise is a food ecosystem that aims to build trust in local and sustainable products...
I learned that seemingly impossible barriers can be overcome
Each year, we therefore assess our impact and ask our alumni community how much our program has impacted them
Sharing local skills, building local opportunities
Locals helping locals – that’s Tsetsgee’s vision for her village. Inspired by her international volunteering experience, she is ready to...
Impacting one and 883 lives as a purpose-driven leader after our program
One program alumni impacted an average of 93 colleagues with purpose-driven leadership while improving job and life chances of 790 people
Can you learn to become a purpose driven leader? Our program alumni say YES!
100% of all our program alumni state that our action learning programs have transformed them in their personalities.
How we create impact with Swiss Re
Learn how we have been partnering with Swiss Re to engage employees while fostering entrepreneurship, agility and purpose in the company.
"The program drastically improved my courage"
Originally from South Africa, Marnus works for SwissRe in the UK. In his blog post, he shares the impact of the 14th Capability Program.
“You can always learn – even if you are more than 60 years old!”
At the age of 62, Rainer decided to participate in our program to Sri Lanka. He found out that you are never too old to learn new things.
“BOOKBRIDGE is a place that changed my life. It helped me to find myself.”
At age 11, Ujee joined BOOKBRIDGE learning center in Arvaikheer, Mongolia. 7 years later, she studies Medical Science.
"Whenever I set myself a new goal, I think back to the program."
Gary co-founded a bee keeping social enterprise in the township of Orange Farm. The organization produces honey and honey-related products.
“I learnt to take responsibility for myself, for others and for a higher goal.”
Suijitha Miranda was our first social entrepreneur in Sri Lanka. In 2018, she became BOOKBRIDGE Country Manager for Sri Lanka.
"When I'm grown up, I want to give others a opportunity and inspire them."
Ganaa is a student at Bookbridge Training Centre in Arvaikheer and has received a scholarship by the association Friends of BOOKBRIDGE.
“Before, I was just an employee. Today, I am an entrepreneur.”
Tunga, works with BOOKBRIDGE since 2009. She has built up our country organization and became an entrepreneur herself.
"My school became financially self-sustained."
Ravy Vang runs a school in rural Cambodia. He managed to make his school independent of donations and financially sustainable.
"The program inspired me so much that I along with colleagues replicated it in India."
Through the program, Amit won clarity about his goals in life. He replicated it in India to transform the culture in his organization.
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