GSM Systems-Social Responsibility

One of GSM Systems established values is a belief in “active participation in charitable causes”, and we live out this value through a range of investments in infrastructure, education and development which have a sustainable impact into the future.

Social Responsibility

Millennium Villages, Pampaida, Nigeria

http://millenniumvillages.org/

GSM Systems re-built a school in Pampaida Nigeria in 2010 and remains involved with the Millenium Villages Project on an ongoing basis.

The Millennium Village project is based on the findings of the UN Millennium Project and is led by the science, policy and planning teams at The Earth Institute and Millennium Promise.

Millennium Villages are an investment toward a sustainable end to extreme poverty. The Millennium Villages project is led and executed by the communities on the ground in Africa. Throughout the continent, more than 400,000 people are leading this bold initiative, giving their time, skills, and resources to make the project a success and one that is relevant to local conditions.

Street Youth Development and Education

IPODERAC: Puebla, Mexico 

  • Ipoderac allows socially excluded street children an opportunity to reintegrate into society.
  • Provides a structured family / boarding environment incorporating life skills development and professional counseling to recover from abuse and become responsible adults. 
  • The children are encouraged to get involved in voluntary work-based programs which build financial management and life skills.
  • The program had capacity for 60 children & adolescents ages 5-18 yrs in 2008. 
    In March 2009 GSM Systems Built a boarding house for 12 children, increasing capacity to 72 children.
  • The GSM Systems team remains involved in the project with initiatives under way to enhance their computer network & provide English language learning opportunities.

Email GSMS Corporate Social Responsibility to learn how to volunteer or get involved.

Inner City Youth Leadership Development

Play Rugby USA

  • Play Rugby works to keep "at risk" youth and children off the streets by providing a competitive, supporting and playful environment.
  • GSM Systems partners with Play Rugby to bring teamwork and leadership development programs to inner city youth in NYC. 
  • Children are encouraged to stay focused on "breaking down boundaries, developing character, promoting fitness and creating friendships". 
  • GSM Systems personnel get involved through coaching to bring real hands-on meaning to the company's contribution here.

Email GSMS Corporate Social Responsibility to learn how to volunteer or get involved.

Other Sustainable Health and Education Initiatives

While GSM Systems focuses within the communities where we work we also make financial contributions to the following international non for profit organizations: 

  • Doctors without Borders
  • Heifer International 
  • Local African health care programs (Kenya)