Dear Readers,
This June, the MBA program at IMD took me and the rest of the class to Argentina on a Discovery Expedition to provide a first-hand experience of what it is like to do business in a challenging environment. We left Argentina not only with a better understanding of the country’s business climate but also with an appreciation and empathy for its people and its development challenges.
To make a difference, we are aiming to raise at least CHF 50,000 for LEER, an Argentine nonprofit organization that helps children under the age of five from poor families to get access to education and break the cycle of poverty. The funds will be used to build two alphabetization centers benefiting more than 800 children and 280 families.
As Lausanne is the world’s Olympic Capital and there is no better way than sports to demonstrate commitment, endurance and teamwork, we will cycle, run, swim, kayak, rollerblade and paraglide 560 kilometers across Switzerland over two days (and nights). The intense fundraising relay will start early morning on Saturday 30 September and conclude on Monday 2 October.
In addition to raising funds, we are sending a message: fighting poverty requires not one development aid but also international cooperation. That is why we will begin our challenge at the venue of the annual World Economic Forum in Davos and end it in front of the World Trade Organization in Geneva, where we will deliver an appeal to WTO Deputy Director Valentine Rugwabiza.
Please join our challenge by making a donation. You can use bank transfer:
IMD international (MBA charity event account)
UBS SA
Address: UBS SA, Case postale, 1002 Lausanne
Account : 243-FS138841.0
IBAN : CH36 0024 3243 FS13 8841 0
BIC : UBSWCHZH80A
Alternatively, you can use your credit card through PayPal. Go to the challenge web site to find the details: http://www.hands-on-argentina.org/ (click on “Donate”) Return to this site for the latest news on the fund raising drive over the next few days—more info and photos will be added.
Our partners in Argentina:
http://www.leer.org.ar/ (project beneficiary)
http://www.helpargentina.org/ (project administrator)
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch!
Thanks a lot, Colours.
Download help_us_make_a_difference_12092006.pdf