180 days of giving back - Macmillan English

180 Days of Giving Back Initiative

A love of learning, reading and innovation has always been our mission since the very beginning. 180 years later, at Macmillan Education, we are continuing to build on the Macmillan brothers’ commitment to learning, innovation and doing social good.

To celebrate the positive impact we have had on education globally, and to show our strong commitment to serving our local communities, Macmillan Education has launched the 180 Days of Giving Back Initiative. We’re giving 180+ Macmillan Education employees worldwide one day of leave to volunteer for a selected charity supporting education in their region.

Watch our short video to see the amazing initiatives that colleagues took part in, from fundraising runs in Thailand and Argentina to renovating a daycare centre in South Africa and teaching English to people with disabilities in Spain.

Explore our inspiring stories below.

Spain

Fundación Alares

A collaboration between Macmillan Education Iberia and the Alares Foundation aims to improve the job prospects of people with disabilities through English classes

Argentina

UNICEF

UNICEF Run for Education raises funds and promotes local projects to improve education

India

Directorate of Education

Macmillan Education India Empowers Government School Students with Spoken English Skills

Spain

Fundación Balia

In collaboration with the Balia Foundation, Macmillan Iberia's KiVa corporate volunteering programme provides bullying prevention lessons to at-risk children

Brazil

Cultura Inglesa Paraisópolis

Macmillan Education Brazil in partnership with Cultura Inglesa Paraisópolis, supports free English education for local students and donates books

Thailand

Foundation for Children

Macmillan Education Thailand takes part in the Wildlife for Kids Run, supporting the Foundation for Children's work in assisting underprivileged children and promoting education

Hong Kong

Catholic Marriage Advisory Council

Storytelling activities and games with parents and children

Shanghai

Stepping Stones

Supporting migrant children's education and welfare through teaching activities

Beijing

Evergreen

Beijing's "Emotional Exploration Playground"

South Africa

Home of Hope for Girls

Macmillan Education South Africa supports the charity that rescues abused girls and provides safety, education, and empowerment

Namibia

Public Library in Windhoek

Public libraries receive a donation from NPH
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.

Vietnam

Te Phan Home

A helping hand costs nothing, but it can make a priceless impact on the world
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Argentina

Fundación Sí

Macmillan Education Argentina joins Fundación Sí in promoting social inclusion

Eswatini

Enhlabeni Pre School

Macmillan Education Eswatini celebrates 180 years by revamping Enhlabeni Pre School, addressing pre-primary education needs in Lubombo region, Siteki
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South Africa

Shine by Hope Day Care Centre and Pre-School

Macmillan South Africa revamps Shine by Hope Day Care Centre and Pre-School sparking enthusiasm and enrollment growth.