The Story of the Swarovski Foundation:
A Decade of Empowering Change
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Reflections
by Jakhya Rahman-Corey,
Director of the Swarovski Foundation
At its core, corporate philanthropy is about giving back to society and supporting causes that align with its ethical and business values. It’s about recognizing that businesses have a responsibility to use their resources and expertise to make the world a better place.
The Swarovski Foundation is rooted in the belief that we are more than just a grant-giving entity. We stand for something greater, and our purpose runs deeper than just being a funder.
We believe real impact comes from engaging in meaningful partnerships with organizations and communities that share your values and are working towards similar goals.
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To achieve true impact, we have to be intentional in our philanthropic efforts.
We use our platform to advocate and seek to inspire others to take action, to create a better world, and to leave a lasting legacy of impact. Our role is to create meaningful change, and we are committed to using our resources to help those in need and support causes that align with our values. For us, this is not an obligation, it’s a responsibility that we take seriously.
10 years into the Swarovski Foundation, we are at a pivotal moment to pause and contemplate.
As we come to the end of our first decade, it has been a time of deep reflection for us at the Swarovski Foundation. We have considered what we have achieved over the past 10 years and are eager to build on this for the future.
Today, we stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the most influential and life-changing charities and organizations in the world. Through our collaborative efforts and our own signature programs, we are sowing the seeds for a sustainable future and actively working towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the United Nations.
This journey has been filled with hard work, focus, and firm commitment. We owe it to those who have stood by us every step of the way, from our former leaders and charity partners to our Swarovski Foundation Board of Trustees, Swarovski Foundation team, Swarovski Group colleagues and Swarovski family.
Over the past 10 years, we have reached over 2 million people in 93 countries through 85 partnerships and 17 global emergencies, all in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals. None of this would have been possible without the hard work and unwavering support of our partners, and for that, we are immensely grateful.
I am proud of what the Swarovski Foundation stands for and honored to showcase this through the release of our latest report, The Story of the Swarovski Foundation: A Decade of Empowering Change