Global Pro Bono Week Report 2021

#GLOBAL WPROEBEONKO October 24th - November 5th 2021 Report

Index The Global Pro Bono Network The Global Pro Bono Week What is Pro Bono? Events What’s new: Global Pro Bono Web & Pro Bono Podcast Partners

Every year during the last week of October, we celebrate amazing people taking care for others. We celebrate those who without receiving any payment, decide to donate their professional talent and time to achieve a social impact in important fields for everyone. Every year the members of the Global ProBono Network join this celebration with different activities around the globe. Thanks to everyone boosting amazing social actors to achieve their mission not just during Pro Bono Week but all throughout the year. Thanks for making the most important element stand out in times of peace and chaos: Amazing People. Amazing People who care and bring their best when it is needed. Thanks to all of those who donate their talent and to all of those who, as probono intermediaries, support the development of amazing organizations to make a real, lasting social impact posible. THE BEST PEOPLE TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD

The best people to transform the world. The Global Pro Bono Week is a global celebration that takes place every year during the last week of October since 2013. It celebrates the pro bono ethic across the professions that use their talents to make a positive difference in local communities around the world. ABOUT THE GLOBAL 244 Events PRO BONO NETWORK in 5 years Since 2013, Taproot Foundation 17+ and the BMW Foundation have convened the leaders of the pro Countries bono movement, resulting in the creation of the rapidly growing 2021 Global Pro Bono Network. This vibrant network of 48 This year, the members of the Global Pro Bono organizations from 33 countries Network met, showed and shared the best of their exists to promote knowledge knowledge, learning activities and experiences at sharing, mutual support, and #GlobalProBonoWeek2021. It celebrates the pro bono collaboration among pro bono ethic across the professions that use their talents to providers (or “intermediaries”) make a positive difference in local communities from around the world. around the world. Intermediaries are social Organizations from Asia, Europe, the Americas and entrepreneurs who are navigating Africa celebrated the voluntary work of all start-ups in challenging professionals who use their talents to generate environments. Membership in the transformative impact. Network and participation at the Summit affords them the opportunity to develop best practices that strengthen not only their own organization but also the entire Network. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and HR professionals take part in the Summit to share best practices with peers in the field and to explore innovative programming that maximizes the impact their programs have on the communities they serve. Together we share the belief that effective pro bono services can play a critical role in helping the NGOs in our communities address some of society’s greatest challenges.

• In 2018, we hosted more than 50 events in 17 countries during Pro Bono Week. • In 2020 due to COVID 19 crisis the pro bono week’s global celebration was cancelled. • This year, Global Pro Bono Week was back with many inspiring events, new webpage and exciting prospects. • It was an opportunity to recognize the outstanding work of volunteers and highlight the successes of social sector organizations. Partnerships Events to Celebrate There is a variety of events and activities There is a variety of around the world that events and activities around the world that we can host in partnership with we can host in partnership with enterprises, governments, social enterprises, governments, social organizations, nonprofits and organizations, amazing Pro Bono nonprofits and amazing Pro Bono consultants. consultants. WHAT IS PRO BONO? “Pro bono publico” is a Latin phrase meaning “for the public good”. Pro bono, or skill-based volunteering refers to the voluntary engagement of people who share their skills for free or nearly free with individuals or organizations who cannot access these skills, or who pursue a social goal. People can choose to support a non-profit organization or a person in need for example on their own free time, but some companies also offer their employees to participate in pro bono activities during their working time.

Events During Pro Bono Week, partners around the world hosted a variety of events and activities, including pro bono projects, public recognition of pro bono consultants and nonprofit organizations that leverage pro bono services, social media campaigns, and crowdfunding to build the pro bono marketplace. The Global Pro Bono Week gave a spotlight to the outstanding work of businesses and professionals who volunteer their expertise to inspire local communities. ¨PRO BONO FACTORY¨ Organizer: Probonolab https://www.probonolab.org/missions  ¨PRO BONO AWARDS 1000 CELEBRATION¨ Organizer: Service Grant Japan Location: Japan Date: Oct 24th, 2021 http://servicegrant.or.jp

¨Masterclass in HR or Job Hunting Skills and Interviewing Techniques: PMCG¨ Organizer: THE CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF GEORGIA Location: Georgia Date: Oct 24th, 2021 http://new.csrdg.ge/ ¨PRO BONO PROGRAM: MAMA BONO - MBC¨ Organizer: THE CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF GEORGIA Location: Giorgia Date: Oct 25th, 2021 http://servicegrant.or.jp ¨International Panorama of Pro Bono¨ Organizer: Pro Bono Lab Date: Oct 25th, 2021 https://www.notion.so/International-Panorama-of-Pro- Bono-446badeb480448e4ba14b632ab4fde5b

¨Tweet on pro bono in action in Scotland¨ Organizer: Inspiring Scotland Location: Scotland Date: Oct 25th, 2021 https://www.inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/legal-support-a- key-benefit-of-inspiring-scotlands-specialist-volunteer- offering/ ¨Japan and Spain love stories about maternity and probono: Mamabono¨ Organizer: Global Pro Bono Network Moderated by Mina Lopezlugo from Pro Bono Venture Location: Japan and SPAIN Date: Oct 25th, 2021 ¨ Tweet on Specialist Volunteering bridging knowledge gaps¨ Organizer: Inspiring Scotland Location: Scotland Date: Oct 26th-29th, 2021 https://www.inspiringscotland.org.uk/our-specialist-volunteer- network-can-help-bridge-your-teams-knowledge-gaps/

¨Pro Bono Consultation on Tax issues — BDO Georgia¨ Organizer: THE CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF GEORGIA Location: Giorgia Date: Oct 26th, 2021 http://new.csrdg.ge ¨ Webinar: Get Your Nonprofit the Support You Need, For Free¨ Organizer: TAPROOT FOUNDATION Location: India Date: Oct 26th, 2021 https://taprootfoundation.org/ ¨Decoding Digital - MBC¨ Organizer: TOOLBOX INDIA FOUNDATION Location: India Date: Oct 25th, 2021 http://tbxi.org/

¨ Webinário — Voluntariado Presencial/Online¨ Organizer: Atados Location: Brasil Date: Oct 27th, 2021 https://conteudo.atados.com.br/webinario-voluntariado-hibrido ¨ Webinar: Connect with Volunteers to Strengthen Your Small Business¨ Organizer: TAPROOT FOUNDATION Date: Oct 27th, 2021 https://taprootfoundation.org/ ¨Informe de los resultados del estudio de voluntariado corporativo en Iberoamérica¨ Organizer: OSMIA Location: Perú Date: Oct 27th, 2021 http://osmia.la ¨Webinar: Make a Difference Using Your Professional Skills Organizer: TAPROOT FOUNDATION Location: India Date: Oct 28th, 2021 https://taprootfoundation.org/

¨Amplifying Social Impact Through Systems Change¨ Organizer: Pyxera Global Location: India Date: Oct 28th, 2021 http://www.pyxeraglobal.org ¨Del Why al How Parte 1: Latinoamérica y Probono¨ Organizer: Global Pro Bono Latinoamérica Location: LATAM Date: Oct 29th, 2021 https://taprootfoundation.org/ ¨Pro Bono volunteer services during the pandemic in Asia Pacific¨ Organizer: iVolunteer Panelists: Ikuma Saga, Director – Service Grants, Japan Shalabh Sahai, co-Founder & Director – iVolunteer, India Shilpa Ahluwalia, Director – Global ProBono India, Pyxera Global India Location: Asia Date: Oct 30th, 2021 https://youtu.be/KI_xwXN4u9E

¨ ReadyGO: BMW executives working ProBono with Social Entrepreneurs ¨ Organizer: BMW Foundation Location: Brasil Date: Nov 3rd, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJwSd9SdAUE ¨ Probono in Blockchain Traceability, Human Rights and Global Supply Chains¨ Organizer: AYADEE FOUNDATION Date: Oct 27th, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2IKyAoB0zc

¨ Del Why al How Parte 2: Latinoamérica y Probono¨ Organizer: Global Pro Bono Latinoamérica Location: LATAM Date: Nov 5th, 2021 http://www.pyxeraglobal.org ¨From Why to How\" - Pro Bono Week European Round Table¨ Speakers: Elsa Chaucesse - Responsable communication & partenariats Pro Bono Lab, France Andrea Sánchez – Founder & Director - Work for Social, Spain Lela Khoperia - Head of the program on corporate social responsibility - CSRDG, Georgia Location: Europe

What’s new This 2021 edition differentiated itself from previous years due to the launch of the Global Pro Bono Week Webpage. This page features the Pro Bono Week Events calendar and other initiatives from the network’s member organizations. The page also introduces active members, organizations, and valuable resources. GLOBALPROBONOWEEK.COM The webpage also features the #PROBONOPODCAST, A UNIQUE AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCT.

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