🌏A Visit to Vuda District School🌺
In November 2024, the Tobian Language School had the privilege of visiting Vuda District School in Viseisei Village, Fiji, as part of our ongoing commitment
November 20, 2024
Corporate Social Responsibility
Our Corporate Social Responsibility at Tobian Language School is a cornerstone of our mission to broaden the world through education.
What Corporate Social Responsibility Means For Tobian Language School
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) embodies our commitment to making a meaningful impact on society, reflecting our values of respect, equality, diversity, fun, flexibility, and growth.
It is our way of ensuring that our work as a language school transcends the classroom, reaching communities in need and contributing to a better world.
CSR at Tobian Language School goes beyond teaching languages—it is about fostering connections, promoting inclusion, and empowering individuals and communities.
As educators, we understand that knowledge is a transformative force, and we take responsibility for leveraging it to support societal growth.
This commitment is reflected in the projects and funds we support at global, national, and regional levels.
Our Core Values in Action
1. Respect, Equality, and Diversity: We aim to build bridges across cultures and empower underrepresented voices.
2. Fun, Flexibility, and Growth: We design initiatives that encourage engagement, adaptability, and development.
3. Broaden the World Through Education: We actively contribute to efforts that use education to foster change and progress.
The Projects and Funds We Support
Globewise: Empowering Education Across the Globe
Globewise is a Dutch non-governmental organization committed to transforming lives by providing educational opportunities to children and young people in poverty-stricken areas.
With a focus on Africa and Asia, Globewise actively supports projects in the Philippines, India, Kenya, and Tanzania to improve access to quality education and empower individuals and communities.
Countries and Projects Supported by Globewise
1. Philippines
Globewise supports efforts to increase school enrollment in rural and economically disadvantaged communities. By addressing barriers to education and providing critical resources, they help ensure that more children have access to learning opportunities that can transform their futures.
2. India
Globewise enhances education for marginalized populations, including tribal and rural communities. Their work promotes gender equality in education, empowers girls, and creates better learning environments through improved infrastructure and access to resources.
3. Kenya
In Kenya, Globewise provides scholarships for children from impoverished backgrounds and supports vocational training programs. These efforts equip young people with the skills they need to pursue careers and contribute to their communities, breaking the cycle of poverty.
4. Tanzania
Globewise focuses on increasing literacy rates and supporting school construction in remote regions. Their initiatives create safe and engaging environments where children can thrive and communities can take pride in their educational facilities.
Why We Support Globewise
At Tobian Language School, we believe that education is a transformative force. Partnering with Globewise allows us to extend this mission to regions where children and young people face significant barriers to learning. By supporting their projects in the Philippines, India, Kenya, and Tanzania, we help create brighter futures for students who need it the most.
Key Reasons for Our Support:
1 Expanding Access: Globewise ensures that children in underprivileged areas have access to schools and learning materials.
2. Empowering Communities: Education fosters individual and societal growth, breaking cycles of poverty and creating opportunities.
3. Aligning Missions: Both Globewise and Tobian Language School share a commitment to using education as a tool to connect, empower, and uplift.
Through our partnership with Globewise, we are proud to contribute to impactful projects that transform lives across the globe.
Together, we strive to ensure that every child has the chance to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams.
Endangered Language Fund (ELF)
What They Do:
ELF works to document and preserve endangered languages worldwide, ensuring that these vital parts of cultural heritage are not lost.
Why We Support Them:
As a language school, we feel a deep responsibility to prevent the extinction of endangered languages. Supporting ELF aligns with our mission to preserve the diversity of languages and the cultures they represent.
Mercy Ships
What They Do:
Mercy Ships operates the world’s largest non-governmental hospital ships, delivering free surgical care and medical assistance to underserved populations, primarily in Africa.
Why We Support Them:
Mercy Ships’ practical, life-changing work inspires us. By supporting them, we contribute to global health equity and extend our impact beyond education to healthcare—a critical element of global well-being.
Make-A-Wish Nederland
What They Do:
Make-A-Wish Nederland fulfills the dreams of children with critical illnesses, offering them unforgettable experiences that bring joy, hope, and strength during challenging times.
Why We Support Them:
We are moved by the incredible impact Make-A-Wish has on children and their families. Their ability to inspire hope aligns with our goal of empowering people and making a positive difference in their lives.
HipHelpt Groningen
What They Do:
HipHelpt Groningen connects volunteers with neighbors in need of everyday assistance, such as walking together, fixing a lamp, attending appointments, or filling out forms. Their mission is to ensure that no one in the community feels alone, regardless of their culture or religion.
Why We Support Them:
As a school rooted in Groningen, we are inspired by HipHelpt Groningen’s commitment to making a difference in our city. Supporting them reflects our belief in fostering a strong, connected community.
Why Corporate Social Responsibility Is Important To The Tobian Language School
Corporate Social Responsibility is not just an add-on for Tobian Language School; it is integral to who we are.
Through our partnerships with impactful organizations, we honor our values, fulfill our mission, and contribute to building a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world.
CSR allows us to ensure that as we teach languages, we also champion causes that transform lives, empower communities, and preserve the cultural richness of our global society.
Together, we are making a difference—globally, nationally, and regionally.
Our Recent Visits
Empowering Education in Laos – A Visit to Big Brother Mouse
In December 2022, two of Tobian Language School’s dedicated teachers, Kevin and Tobias, embarked on a journey to Luang Prabang, Laos, where they had the
December 15, 2022
A Memorable Visit to E.C.S. Omdurman: Sharing Knowledge in Sudan
In September 2022, Tobian Language School had the privilege of visiting E.C.S. School Omdurman in Khartoum, Sudan.
September 22, 2022
