In 2016, we joined hands with Captivating International, a longstanding charity partner, to establish the My First Job Program. Our support has helped empower numerous women who lacked the necessary skills or education to find employment. As the program came to a close in 2022, we were thrilled to see its success. Initially focused on training women as assistant chefs, the program has since broadened its scope, offering training in a variety of industries, including embroidery.
In 2022, GPA designed a commemorative book for The Bowery Mission’s 150-year anniversary, recognizing their significant impact on society and the individuals who contributed. We support their mission with annual donations and aim to spread awareness to inspire others to join the fight against homelessness.
Since 2015 our work with Captivating International has meant 575 families in the Qinghai province, China, have been given greenhouses. Growing fresh produce is a lifeline in the region, and now over 1000 residence are now reaping the rewards. The project has allowed these families to live better and more financially secure lives. In addition to receiving a greenhouse, families are trained on how to grow their organic produce for the market.
In 2019, Captivating International’s tireless work saw them establish Pigs for Poverty: a project that has played a vital role in helping families – particularly single mothers – establish pig farms throughout the Qinghai province, China. We became involved in the program from the start. And since it started, over 200 families have benefited – not only gaining resources but also the skillsets needed to rear the animals efficiently and sell them.
Since 2014, we have sponsored Sunshine Academy, a Chinese NGO, supporting orphaned children in government-run welfare centers. Through our annual Benefit Fair, we raise funds to educate, socialize, and nurture these vulnerable children, helping them lead fulfilled lives.
GPA proudly sponsors the annual King of Greystones Triathlon, benefiting the Gavin Glynn Foundation, which aids families facing childhood cancer treatment challenges. In 2022, 450 participants and our global GPA family collectively raised an impressive €80,824. The event showcased unity and compassion, with our team actively involved in ensuring its success. The funds directly support The Gavin Glynn Foundation’s mission, providing hope and relief to these families.
We’re proud to have sponsored the Promised Land Thanksgiving Fair (2022), a charity dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of those with special needs in China. Every single penny we raised at the fair will go towards supporting the special students who learn essential skills at Promised Land.
In 2022, driven by a desire to make a positive impact, the Cosfibel team launched a creative initiative. They upcycled packaging materials into toys, cushions, and stools for underprivileged children in China. This resourceful project resulted in a significant 19-fold increase in Cosfibel’s waste utilisation. Their dedication to sustainability was recognized by the Hunan Zhongshan Public Welfare Foundation in 2022.
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