Futuremakers by Standard Chartered - Empowering the next generation

In Taiwan, our Futuremakers by Standard Chartered programmes (in partnership with PAVI, TWACC and Garden of Hope) supports disadvantaged young people, especially girls and visually impaired youth, to learn new skills and improve their chances of getting a job or starting their own business. From 2020 to 2024, we assisted nearly 7,500 visually impaired youth and disadvantaged women in learning new skills, and supported them in employment and entrepreneurship.

To expand the social impact of the Futuremakers by Standard Chartered global charity program, Standard Chartered Bank continues to sponsor the largest charity marathon in Taiwan, the Standard Chartered Taipei Marathon. This initiative calls on the public to run together and donate to support the cause, taking concrete actions to help the younger generation and transform the future.

As of 2024, Standard Chartered Bank, through events, public donations, various fundraising activities, and combined funding from the Standard Chartered Foundation, has invested over NT$114 million in the Futuremakers by Standard Chartered. Since 2020, we have allowed runners to make donations when registering for events. In 2024, approximately 1,200 runners enthusiastically participated, and with donations from Standard Chartered Bank's events, nearly NT$3.4 million was raised. The runners' generosity has made running even more meaningful.

About Futuremakers by Standard Chartered

Futuremakers by Standard Chartered is our global initiative to tackle inequality by promoting greater economic inclusion in our markets. The event has also provided training, guidance, and counseling programs to enhance the skills of disadvantaged youths, fostering economic inclusion. Since 2020, with the support of "Futuremakers by Standard Chartered" partners, including the Taipei Parents' Association for the Visually Impaired (PAVI) and the Garden of Hope Foundation (GoH), nearly 7,000 disadvantaged youths have been assisted in securing employment or starting businesses.

About Standard Chartered Foundation

Standard Chartered Foundation is our global initiative to tackle inequality by promoting greater economic inclusion in our markets. SCF disadvantaged youths have been assisted in securing employment or starting businesses. In 2023, Standard Chartered partnered with the Garden of Hope Foundation (GOH), launched 1st WiE (Women in Entrepreneurship). We aim to support and empower female-led entrepreneurs to grow, thrive and succeed in business through upskilling workshops, mentorship, and networking.

Please join us to empower disadvantaged young people to learn, earn and grow!! Click here for more information on Futuremakers by Standard Chartered : https://www.futuremakers.org.tw/