ISB was awarded the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) Social Impact Award at their Thailand Business Awards 2017 Dinner on March 7th. This award was given to ISB on account of the extensive work of the students and the entire community to make a positive impact in Thailand and abroad, in the lives of others, of animals, in environmental conservation and more.
These are a few of the things that ISB has been recognized for:
“The extent of the students’ outreach can be seen in the sheer hours they spend working on community projects, doing outreach in the community, advocating for social causes, and fundraising for those less fortunate. Since August 2017 alone, ISB high school students have logged just under 3000 hours of service action hours, that’s 125 days dedicated to creating social impact.
There is an extensive list of organizations that ISB and ISB students support through volunteering, skills development, fundraising, resource sharing and more.
ISB staff also founded and run the After The Wave Foundation, a non-profit organization that is committed to supporting communities in the Phangna area that were affected by the 2004 Tsunami.
There are a number of initiatives that have been developed by students themselves, including but not limited to: the Shark Guardian Ambassadors, which aim to protect sharks and educate people on the negative impacts of shark finning; ISBean, a social enterprise that through the sourcing and selling of coffee creates a sustainable business model for communities in Northern Thailand; Green Panthers Waste Management, which promotes environmental sustainability, and Because We Are Equal, which advocates for gender equality and raises awareness on global gender issues. Students are also actively involved in supporting their peers and building community at school through the Student Ambassador Clubs.
The ISB Parent Teacher Auxiliary is also a powerful force for good when it comes to social impact, hosting fundraising events and supporting the wide variety of student service clubs throughout the year.”
These are only a number of the ways that ISB, the community and in particular the ISB students create a social impact in Thailand. These efforts are done not for reward but out of compassion, kindness and understanding that we are all global citizens with a responsibility to contribute positively to society through our intellectual, creative and humanitarian efforts. However, we are pleased to receive this award and bring some well-deserved recognition to our inspiring student leaders and actively involved community.
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