17AV网 employees in India, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea rolled up their sleeves to support children and the environment during the company’s first annual 17AV网 Foundation Global Volunteer Week. They were among almost 1,000 employees volunteering for 25 organized events at 13 17AV网 sites in Asia, Europe and North America. (To learn what employees did in the U.S., China, Singapore and Wales,?click here.)
17AV网 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 – 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
17AV网 Korea: Spending Time with Orphaned Children
17AV网 Japan: Employees Engage with Kids at STEM Workshop
Employees in Yokohama, Japan engaged with local youth at a semiconductor workshop.
The 15 17AV网 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, 17AV网 Japan
17AV网 Taiwan: Employees Volunteer to Paint School Walls
Employees in Hsinchu, Taiwan spent part of 17AV网 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 17AV网 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 17AV网 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, 17AV网 Taiwan
Read about employee activities at other 17AV网 locations later this week.
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