Porsche Korea Supports Global Talent Development Program ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams – Ballet’
Porsche Korea Holds ‘Porsche Future Heritage’ Special Exhibition of Traditional Handicraft Art and Traditional Art Performance
Gibson Gives and FirstBank Amphitheater Music Education Program Raises Over $49,000 For Students
Scottish rock duo the Proclaimers join in celebrations for sight loss charity’s landmark anniversary
Porsche Korea and Authorized Dealer Partners Donate 220 Million KRW for Wildfire Recovery in Gyeongsang-do
Porsche Korea Supports Fine Arts with ‘Porsche Frontier Awards’
Signing a strategic alliance with KOFA (G-CEO) and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Korea (DBCK) for social contribution
Gibson Gives, Julien’s, and FirstBank Amphitheater Play It Forward with Charity Guitar Auction, Star-Studded Auction Launches Today
Porsche Korea Strengthens Its 2025 ‘Porsche Do Dream’ CSR Campaign
Gibson & GGJF with Music Brands and Humanitarian Aid Organizations to Provide Immediate Assistance to Wildfire Relief Efforts in LA
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GM Employee Foundation Korea Donates Kimchi to the Community
Seoul – GM Employee Foundation Korea (GEFK) yesterday hosted the 2024 Kimchi-Sharing Event at GM Korea's Bupyeong headquarters in Incheon. It was joined by the GM Korea Supplier Association. Following the activity, 200 boxes of kimchi were donated to community welfare centers in the Incheon, Chungnam and Gyeongbuk areas to support the underprivileged. Participants included GM Korea President and GEFK Chairperson Hector Villarreal, GM International GPSC Vice President Tommy Hosea, GM Korea GPSC Vice President Sunil Bang, Supplier Association President Seung Moon, and volunteers from GM Korea and Suppliers affiliated companies. They worked hand in hand, contributing their service in making and packaging Kimchi with the aim of filling the community with warmth and comfort in the wintertime. Hector Villarreal remarked, "Sharing Kimchi is one of the key winter initiatives that GM leads to bring warmth to our community during tough times, in partnership with our partner companies. We hope that this contribution will help our neighbors enjoy a healthier and more fulfilling winter, thanks to the Kimchi prepared by GM employees and our partners." Seung Moon commented, "It's heartening to see GM Korea and its partners joining forces to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in difficult situations. We will continue to create opportunities to embrace and share warmth with underprivileged individuals in our local community." In particular, for this kimchi-making event, the GM Supplier Association generously contributed KRW 20 million won. This support has enabled us to share greater warmth and foster healthy connections within the community. GEFK is advancing GM's commitment to social outreach through its annual Kimchi-sharing event, enhancing the well-being of those less fortunate during winter. Since its establishment in 2005, the foundation has donated 278 tons of Kimchi to underprivileged communities and welfare centers in the region. GEFK is dedicated to ensuring those in vulnerable circumstances can experience a comfortable winter. GM Korea Supplier Association is active in leading annual initiatives that strengthen community spirit in society on a local basis, such as Kimchi and coal briquette sharing during the coldest months of the year. Through these efforts, the association continues to amplify its symbiotic energy with GM Korea and demonstrate its commitment to social responsibility for those most vulnerable.
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Porsche Korea Opens 'Porsche Dream Playground 2024' at Two Schools
Porsche Korea (CEO Mathias Busse) announced the opening of ‘Porsche Dream Playground’ at two additional schools. Entering its 7th year, the ‘Porsche Dream Playground’ is a key project of Porsche Korea's CSR campaign, ‘Porsche Do Dream’, that constructs indoor gymnasiums for students to grow healthy and enhance their creativity by engaging in various physical activities. This year, Porsche Korea donated 160 million KRW to two schools, Dong Gwang Elementary School and the Kindergarten of Donam Elementary School, to complete the Porsche Dream Playgrounds at a total of 16 schools nationwide. Following last year, the children and teachers at each school conducted workshops to share ideas on the spatial design of the Dream Playground. They also made contribution to Porsche’s sustainability effort through facilities and toys made of upcycled materials. The Dream Playground at Dong Gwang Elementary School was designed to improve the lack of play areas for lower grade students, encouraging them to freely release their physical energy through climbing structures, slides, and mesh tunnels. It also includes a secret cave for small group team play and a magnetic play wall adopting the drawings that the children had drawn themselves. Additionally, furniture that had been discarded in the school were upcycled to create rest areas, along with balls made of upcycled fabric to help students naturally learn about the value of sustainable resources through playing. The Dream Playground at the Kindergarten of Donam Elementary School overcame space constraints by designing multi-level structures, with a special focus on major muscle development. A multi-play gym consisted of climbing walls, maze, and jungle gyms, along with an indoor zipline enable dynamic activities and physical development. The playground also provides ecofriendly learning spaces by offering a variety of upcycled toys made of discarded fabric, plastic, and old banners. Mathias Busse, CEO of Porsche Korea, said, “For the past seven years, Porsche Korea has ceaselessly worked through the ‘Porsche Dream Playground’ to further enhance the health and happiness of children, who will shape the future.” He also stated, “With various play facilities to nurture the independence and creativity of children, we hope the Dream Playground will become a place where children can explore their limitless ‘Dreams’ and potential. Additional to ‘Porsche Dream Playground’, Porsche Korea, in collaboration with ChildFund Korea, also supports various initiatives such as ‘Porsche Dream Up’ for child talent development, ‘Porsche Dream Circle’ to create green spaces in schools, and ‘Porsche Dream Smart Eye’ for traffic-safe school commutes. Over the past seven years, Porsche Korea has donated a total of 7.63 billion KRW through the ‘Do Dream’ campaign.
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GM Employee Foundation Korea Donates 5 Chevrolet Vehicles to Support Underprivileged Youth
Seoul – GM Employee Foundation Korea (GEFK) has donated five Chevrolet vehicles – three Trailblazers and two Trax Crossovers – to help improve transportation options for underprivileged youth. GEFK, in partnership with the Incheon Community Chest of Korea, invited applications from the public organizations. It chose five welfare organizations dedicated to supporting youth in need of safer home environments through an unbiased selection process. Since GEFK’s establishment in 2005, the vehicle donation program has been its flagship initiative. This year's contribution brings the number of vehicles donated to the community to 686. The latest donations were made in the Incheon and Changwon regions, where these Chevrolet models are produced, to support the safe development of local youth. The donated Chevrolet Trailblazers and Trax Crossovers, featuring spacious interiors, excellent fuel efficiency, and versatile performance, will serve as valuable resources for youth support centers that engage in frequent urban travel and outdoor activities. On November 7, a vehicle donation ceremony was held at the Kkumnoriteo Group Home near GM Korea's Changwon plant. The event was attended by Hector Villarreal, GM Korea CEO and Chairperson of GEFK; Myongok Yoon, Chief of Secretary General of GEFK; Youngsik Kim, Site Manager of the GM Korea Changwon Plant; Kyubaek Ahn, Chairman of the GM Korea Labor Union; Jongsu Kim, Head of the GM Korea Changwon Labor Union; and GM employees. Hector Villarreal commented, "We are delighted that our globally beloved Chevrolet Trailblazers and Trax Crossovers can provide convenient transportation for local youth. We will continue producing products that offer outstanding safety and quality while supporting our neighbors through initiatives like today's vehicle donation." Gwangwon Lee, Head of the Kkumnoriteo Group Home, said: "We are deeply grateful for the donated Chevrolet Trax Crossover – the symbol of safety. We'll be able to provide our children with more opportunities for diverse experiences and help support their dreams as they explore our neighborhood." Following the Changwon donation ceremony, GEFK plans to donate three additional Trailblazers to a youth support center in Incheon. Since its establishment in 2005, GEFK has engaged in various social contribution activities – including vehicle donation programs, youth education initiatives, safety campaigns, environmental improvement efforts, and support programs for self-reliance among underprivileged groups. Notably, employees actively participate in diverse community service projects across their regions.
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Porsche Korea Holds ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams – Football’ to Develop Sports Talents
Porsche Korea (CEO Mathias Busse) in collaboration with the International Sports Exchange Association (ISEA, Chairman Lee Jin), announced that it had successfully completed ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams – Football’, a football camp to discover promising football talents and provide overseas training in Germany on the 17th and 18th. ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams’ debuted this year starting with its ballet program. Under Porsche Korea's social contribution campaign, ‘Porsche Do Dream’, the talent development program provides opportunities for skillful students in various fields of arts to broaden their perspectives and develop global capabilities. With ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams – Football’, Porsche Korea has expanded its support to the field of sports. Students selected in the program’s local football camp will have the opportunity to participate in an overseas training program hosted by Germany’s Bundesliga team, VfB Stuttgart. The youth football camp, which took place at Songpa Women's Football Field from October 17th to 18th, was attended by 60 students from grades 5 and 6. Coaches from VfB Stuttgart flew in for the event, providing one-on-one coaching in dribbling, passing, trapping, and shooting, as well as specialized position training and small group sessions, all based on the German coaching style. At the camp, Porsche Korea selected four students with remarkable talents who will participate in a week-long overseas football camp from November 6th to 12th. During the week, the students will watch a home game of VfB Stuttgart, meet professional players, and participate in three friendly matches with the youth teams from Bundesliga 1 clubs, including VfB Stuttgart, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Stuttgarter Kickers. Porsche Korea CEO Mathias Busse said, “It is highly meaningful that the VfB Stuttgart team, home to Porsche's headquarters, visited Korea to offer structured training and the opportunity for an overseas football camp.” He also said, “We hope that the ’Porsche Turbo for Dreams - Football' program will serve as a positive motivator, inspiring young football talents in Korea to grow into globally competitive players.” In addition to ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams', Porsche Korea also supports future generations through its ‘Porsche Dream Up’ program, offering scholarships to young talents.
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Porsche Korea Hosts 'Dream Up Concert' to Celebrate its 10th Anniversary
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced that it held the 'Dream Up Concert' on the 24th at the SAC Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul, celebrating the brand’s 10th anniversary. The concert, in collaboration with ChildFund Korea (Chairman Hwang Youngkey), was held in association with Porsche Korea's ongoing social contribution campaign, 'Porsche Do Dream’, now entering its 8th year. Porsche Korea has expanded the scope of its beneficiaries, introducing 10 programs across 5 different fields: education, sports, arts and culture, environment, and society. On this day, the 'Dream Up' students took the stage for a special performance to showcase their talents and take a step closer to realizing their dreams. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann, ChildFund Korea Vice President Lee Soo Kyoung, and other sponsors of ChildFund Korea were present to commemorate the occasion. The ‘Dream Up Concert’ consisted of three programs - traditional arts, classical music, and ballet. Students with outstanding talents in various fields, including Gayageum, Korean traditional dance, Cello, Bass trombone, Viola, Piano, and Ballet, each performed their skills honed over time. Notably, the event also screened a video featuring the two-week training program, ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams’ which was held last July in Stuttgart, Germany, a city world-renowned for ballet. It was then followed by solo and group ballet performances, leaving the audience profoundly touched and inspired. Additionally, the Korean National Symphony Orchestra celebrated Porsche Korea's 10th anniversary and performed capturing pieces to support the children. Porsche Korea also presented scholarship certificates to the 'Dream Up' students, encouraging them on their journey in realizing their dreams. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann said, “Porsche Korea’s journey over the past 10 years represents an important milestone in our commitment to supporting children’s dreams for a better future. Among these efforts, 'Do Dream' has been more than just a talent-nurturing program, giving inspirations to all those who participate and who are seeing their progress." He added, “We support the dedicated young talents who have worked hard to take a step closer to realizing their dream, and we will continue to provide ongoing support for many more children in the future.” Porsche Korea’s continuous efforts for social contribution in collaboration with ChildFund Korea include programs such as 'Porsche Dream Up', which provides scholarships to talented children, 'Porsche Dream Playground' for building indoor gymnasiums, and 'Porsche Dream Circle' for offering green spaces in schools. As part of Porsche Korea’s social contribution campaign ‘Porsche Do Dream’, ‘Porsche Dream Up’ was established as the brand’s representative program for the future generation by supporting the dreams of talented children in arts and sports. Over the years, Porsche Korea has sponsored a total of 266 students and has produced meaningful results. Meanwhile, Porsche Korea, founded in 2014 as a subsidiary of Porsche AG, has successfully launched a wide range of new models every year and has built a strong brand image of unparalleled sports cars. Henceforth, Porsche Korea will make continuous efforts to spearhead the sports car segment in the domestic market.
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Embraer Institute launches financing for social projects in education
Registration is open for the Ciência Diversa (Diverse Science), a program of the Embraer Institute to encourage the formation of groups underrepresented in Science & Technology. “In the same way that innovation can fuel for economic growth, diversity can boost the culture of innovation. These are the premises behind the Ciência Diversa Program, which joins other company initiatives with the aim of bringing opportunities to underrepresented groups,” says André Tachard, Director of the Embraer Institute. In its fourth edition, Ciência Diversa will choose projects from non-profit Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Brazil that benefit at least 70% of women, Black people, the LGBTQIA+ community or persons with disabilities. The selected institutions will receive up to R$ 200,000 to develop their respective projects. Range of target audience, potential for transformation in their reality, originality, and capacity for continuity after the Embraer Institute's contribution will be criteria considered during the choice of proposals. Interested CSOs must register by September 27 via www.institutoembraer.org.br. The selection results will be announced in December 2024.
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Embraer offers scholarships for its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program
Registration is now open for the 33rd edition of Embraer’s Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program, a professional specialization for career acceleration of engineers who desire to deepen their knowledge in the aerospace sector in Brazil. The course is carried out in partnership with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA). There are 45 vacancies available, and registration will remain open until September 22 via this link: https://embraer.com/pee. The program lasts 18 months, and during this period, students will receive scholarship payments in the amount of R$ 5,000.00 monthly with a 20% readjustment in the second year, among other benefits. The announcement of selected candidates is scheduled for December, with classes set to begin in February 2025. “The investments we make in the training and development of people are hallmark traits of Embraer, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this August. The Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program is one of the greatest examples of this strategy and a reference in the aeronautical sector”, says Andreza Alberto, Vice President of People, ESG and Corporate Communications at Embraer. The course was created in 2001 and since then, more than 1,700 professionals have attended. Embraer's average recruitment rate of participants reaches 96%. The process admits people who graduated in Engineering in 2022 or 2023, or those who will graduate in 2024 in the following modalities: Aeronautical or Aerospace, Environmental, Automotive, Civil, Computing, Control and Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Energy, Physics, Manufacturing, Maintenance Modalities, Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Mines, Naval, Nuclear, Petroleum, Production, Chemistry, Robotics, Systems, Software and Telecommunications and Transport. Applicants must also possess advanced proficiency in English. The selection is carried out remotely, but candidates must be available to live in São José dos Campos (SP), Brazil, as classes and related activities take place in person at Embraer’s headquarters and ITA. All training is provided by Embraer professionals, ITA professors, and consultants, with the right to a professional master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, recognized by CAPES / Ministry of Education from Brazil.
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Porsche Korea Successfully Concludes ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams - Ballet’
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann), in collaboration with ChildFund Korea (CEO Sohn Byung-deuk), announced the successful conclusion of the 'Porsche Turbo for Dreams - Ballet' program, following a two-week overseas training in the ballet world renown city of Stuttgart, Germany. ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams’ is a new project as part of the ‘Porsche Do Dream’ social contribution campaign. It is a development program that is designed to provide talented children with oppor-tunities not only to enhance their individual capabilities but also to broaden their perspectives supporting their dreams and passion. The Ballet-program was specifically created to offer inter-national training opportunities to talented ballet students from underprivileged backgrounds and those majoring in ballet and Porsche Koreas first time of a cultural program reaching beyond Korea. In June, Porsche Korea, together with ChildFund Korea and Dance Planner, selected 15 ballet majors ranging from 5th grade elementary students to high school sophomores. A mentoring program was conducted prior to their departure. To nurture global minded talents, the overseas ballet camp, held from July 8 for two weeks, in-cluded master classes by Stuttgart-based dancers and contemporary dance companies, men-toring by professional dancers, cultural experiences, profile photoshoots at the Porsche Museum, and a guided tour of the Stuttgart Ballet's John Cranko School. The 15 participants showcased their skills and teamwork through performances of 'Don Quixote Kitri Solo,' 'Esmeralda Solo,' and contemporary dance ensembles. At the Theaterhaus Stuttgart in Germany, Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann personally at-tended the performance and delivered a message of encouragement to the camp participants. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann remarked, “Through the Korean ballet student’s perfor-mance the audience in Stuttgart, the hometown of world class ballet and Porsche, could feel the excitement and positive energy of this international cultural exchange.” He added, “With Porsche Turbo for Dreams we want to help young talents on their way to fulfil their dreams and today they not only created memories that will shape their future, but it was an inspiration for everyone witnessing the result of their remarkable journey." Additional to ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams', Porsche Korea is currently providing scholarships through the 'Porsche Dream Up' program, aimed at supporting future generations including those talented in arts and sports, and job-seeking students with low income.
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Gibson Gives' Second Annual Music Scholarship in Honor of the Music Icon Awarded in Partnership With the Arkansas Arts Academy
Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand headquartered in Nashville, TN, is thrilled to announce its second annual Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship--administered by the Arkansas Art Academy--has been awarded to music student Luis Melchor. The music scholarship created in honor of the incomparable, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, with the Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship, Gibson--through its philanthropic division Gibson Gives--awards a music scholarship directly every year to a high school senior as they prepare to navigate their post graduate education and future career in the music industry. The scholarship is comprised of cash grants as well instruments and gear, with each recipient receiving one acoustic or electric guitar, as well as a $5,000 cash grant to assist in their education. The annual Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship honoring the iconic Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, brings her massive musical influence back to her birth state of Arkansas. “Luis is a great kid and has grown so much as a musician,” says Patrick, Music Instructor, Arkansas Art Academy. “He has an insatiable passion for music - particularly vocally, and as a guitarist. If he continues to put the time and effort into his playing, he will have a great future in music.” “Gibson Gives believes in nurturing young talent who will shape the soundscape of tomorrow,” adds Erica Krusen, Global Executive Director of Gibson Gives. “Supporting a music education scholarship with the Arkansas Arts Academy means investing in the future harmony of our world.” An audacious performer from Cotton Plant, Arkansas who became a gospel superstar, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is an artist that rarely comes up in debates about the true founding father of rock ‘n’ roll. She fronted her own band, she was one of the first artists of note to play the iconic ‘61 Les Paul SG Custom electric guitar, she was a headlining, black female artist who toured through the segregated Jim Crow South, and she has been largely overlooked as a seminal figure in the creation of rock music. As it turns out, the founding father of rock ‘n’ roll wasn’t a father at all – that distinction belongs to Sister Rosetta. A gospel-trained force of nature that broke barriers, stereotypes, and norms with astonishing regularity, her electrifying music predates the work of like-minded guitar legends including Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, and Elvis. Sister Rosetta Tharpe unequivocally remains the textbook definition of an iconoclast – The Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Watch and share "Shout, Sister, Shout! Sister Rosetta Tharpe,” Gibson TV’s tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe, featuring Celisse--who also served as creative director of the Sister Rosetta Tharpe Collection--and Amythyst Kiah, which takes viewers on a journey of Sister Rosetta’s monumental impact on music. One of the first artists of note to play the iconic 1961 Les Paul Gibson SG Custom electric guitar, Gibson proudly partners with the Sister Rosetta Tharpe estate to celebrate her music and cultural influence with a lifestyle and accessories collection, which aligned with the 61st anniversary of her well-known, No. 1 instrument, the 1961 Les Paul SG, available as both a Gibson HERE, and an Epiphone, HERE. View all similar Gibson SG's https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Search?q=white+SG Sister Rosetta Tharpe--her music, and her beloved ’61 Les Paul SG, are as iconic and relevant today as 63 years ago, evidenced by the artists who to this day honor Sister Rosetta as the original force of nature that ignited the invention of rock music. Explore the entire Sister Rosetta Tharpe Collection on Gibson.com The leading global guitar brand, Gibson continues to shape the sounds of generations of musicians across the globe. Gibson supports the global music community through its philanthropic arm, Gibson Gives. The mission of Gibson Gives is to support non-profit organizations worldwide in their efforts to advance musicians, youth-focused education, music, and health and wellness initiatives. 100% of donations to Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music.
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Porsche Korea Opens Applications for 'Porsche Turbo for Dreams - Ballet'
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced the launch of ‘Porsche Turbo for Dreams-Ballet’ in collaboration with ChildFund Korea (CEO Byung-duk Son), to provide overseas training for underprivileged children and ballet majors showing talent in ballet. This year marks the debut of 'Porsche Turbo for Dreams,' a new program within the social contribution campaign, 'Porsche Do Dream'. It is designed to systematically provide diverse opportunities for talented children to enhance their capabilities, broaden their perspectives, and support their dreams and passions. Starting with ballet, Porsche Korea plans to expand its supporting areas gradually. The Turbo for Dreams - Ballet Camp will take place in Stuttgart where the Porsche headquarters are located. The camp will be open for ballet majors from families with a median income of 120 percent or less, ranging from 5th-grade elementary students to high school sophomores from May 21st to June 3rd. The final 15 students will be selected by auditions held on June 6th. Audition categories are Ballet Class (Barre & Centre), Classic pieces (required), and Contemporary Dance pieces (optional). Prior to departure, there will be a mentoring program where Sue Jin Kang, a former principal dancer of Stuttgart Ballet in Germany and current head of the Korean National Ballet, will directly participate in. The camp will take place for two weeks, starting on July 8th. During this time, the camp will offer a variety of training programs, including ballet and contemporary dance master classes of Stuttgart dancers, mentoring from current dancers, and access to watch Stuttgart Ballet performances. In the last day of the camp, a special online showcase will be held in a small theatre for the children to present their skills. In addition, local culture experience programs are also prepared. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, “This will be a meaningful program for passionate young talents to fulfil their potential on a global stage.” He also added, “We hope that the Porsche Turbo for Dreams – Ballet program will give them the opportunity to become world-class artists that inspire many.” Applications can be made through the DancePlanner website. Further details are available through the websites of DancePlanner or ChildFund Korea. Additionally, Porsche Korea is currently providing scholarships through the 'Porsche Dream Up' program, aimed at supporting future generations including those talented in arts and sports, and job-seeking students with low income. To date, a total of 263 individuals have been supported, yielding significant results.
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Embraer and Brazilian Air Force collaborate on logistics and donations to Rio Grande do Sul
A C-390 Millennium aircraft from the Embraer flight test area landed today at the Canoas Air Base with an additional 18 tons of donations for families impacted by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul, in the South of Brazil. Since last week, Embraer and the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (DCTA) from the Brazilian Air Force based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, have been working together to expand national support to the cities in a state of public calamity in the South of Brazil. The integration of multiple modes of transport has enabled Rio Grande do Sul to receive non-perishable food, drinking water, cleaning products, and personal hygiene items, among others, collected by both institutions. It is expected that around 100 tons of donations will be shipped as a result of the collaborative efforts between Embraer, its employees, DCTA, and Embraer High Schools. Through the Embraer Institute, the company also formed a partnership with the NGO Visão Mundial Brasil to coordinate, together with Civil Defense and other suppliers, the distribution of donations. People interested in helping victims can make financial contributions via the website https://visaomundial.org/emergencia-RS/ The joint humanitarian action is part of the Embraer Institute's “Climate Emergency” program, which supported families impacted by the rains in Recife in 2022 and on the North Coast of São Paulo last year.
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Porsche Korea Holds Ceremony for ‘Porsche Future Heritage’ supporting National Intangible Cultural Heritage to inspire Next Generation
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) held a ceremony for the 'Porsche Future Heritage' pro-gram, an intangible cultural heritage support project in collaboration with the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (Chairman Choi Young-chang) at Korea House located in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 18th. Now in its third year, 'Porsche Future Heritage' is part of the social contribution campaign ‘Porsche Do Dream’ which embodies the brand's identity of tradition and innovation. It aims to promote the important value of Korea's unique cultural heritage and facilitate its preservation. Having donated 30 million KRW last year, Porsche Korea has increased the total to 65 million KRW to expand the scope of beneficiaries. 5 million KRW will be provided to nine individuals in crafts and performing arts, while traditional performing art groups will receive 10 million KRW. For the ceremony, Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann, President of Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation Chairman Young-chang Choi, and recipients of the heritage transmission support funds joined to share insights regarding the importance of cultural heritage succession and the necessity to create a stable environment that allows future generations to benefit from the unique traditions. The selected categories for this year include six crafts such as Jucheoljang (Casting), Seonjajang (Fan Making), Gungsijang (Bow and Arrow Making), Chiljang (Lacquerware), Bulhwajang (Bud-dhist Painting), Tanggeonjang (Horsehair Hat Making) as well as three performing arts catego-ries including Seodo Sori (Folk Song of the Western Provinces), Daegeum Jeongak (Classical Daegeum Solo Music), and Gasa (Narrative Song). Additionally, two nonprofit organizations for the preservation of Gurye Jansu Nongak (Farmers’ Performance of Jansu, Gurye) and Jinju Geommu (Sword Dance of Jinju) were selected as organizations. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, "Saving and passing on the over centuries perfect-ed skills that are part of the Korean traditional culture is the responsibility and obligation of the current generation." He added, "We will continue our efforts to play an active part in the transmission of the precious Korean heritage, not only to keep it alive, but thriving and reviving the dreams that the rich tapestry of Korean culture holds." Meanwhile, Porsche Korea has donated 811 million KRW to the Korea Cultural Heritage Founda-tion for 'Porsche Future Heritage' to date, following projects such as the cultural education project 'Dream Finds You' with the next generation of intangible cultural heritage experts and teachers in various fields, and the traditional crafts reproduction project 'Gifts Sent to Prince Heinrich in 1899' to celebrate the 140th anniversary of Korean-German diplomatic relations last year.
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Gibson Gives and 1500 Sound Academy Partner for Music Scholarships Across Los Angeles, CA, Beijing, China, and Taipei, Taiwan
For over 130 years, the iconic and leading American instrument brand Gibson has been shaping sound across generations and genres. Gibson, and its charitable arm Gibson Gives believe in the power of music, and that getting instruments into the hands of those with a desire to make music is a life-changing event. A state-of-the-art music school in Inglewood, CA, 1500 Sound Academy offers comprehensive courses to music students and aspiring professionals who want to learn the craft of Music Production, Engineering, Songwriting, Mixing, Music Business, and Artist Branding. Gibson Gives is proud to announce it will partner with 1500 Sound Academy this year to give five music scholarships valued at $25,000. in addition to instruments and gear totaling over $12,500 across the program in Los Angeles, California, Beijing, China and Taipei, Taiwan. "Music has the power to transform lives, and at Gibson Gives, we believe in amplifying that transformative potential. We're thrilled to announce our partnership with 1500 Sound Academy, a beacon of excellence in music education. This collaboration extends our commitment to fostering talent globally, reaching students in Los Angeles, Beijing, and Taiwan.” - Erica Krusen, Senior Director, Global Cultural Influence and Gibson Global Executive Director, Gibson Gives “1500 Sound Academy and Gibson Gives share a tireless commitment to providing musicians with the education, resources and support that is vital on their journey. We couldn’t be more excited this partnership and the opportunity the Gibson Gives Scholarships will afford to young, bright minds as they pursue their dreams in the music industry.” - Twila True, Co-Founder, 1500 Sound Academy and CEO, True Family Enterprises Students can apply through April 19, 2024 AT 5PM PT for the Los Angeles area program of the Gibson Gives Scholarship( https://www.1500soundacademy.com/pages/gibson-scholarship-2024 ), the Beijing program( https://www.1500soundacademy.com.cn ), and the Taipei program HERE( https://1500soundacademy.com.tw/gibson_scholarship ) Gibson Gives--a 501(c)(3) is committed to making the world a better place by supporting non-profit organizations and developing programs in our efforts to advance musicians through music education, and health and wellness initiatives worldwide. Gibson Gives is committed to cultivating LGBTQ-inclusive partnerships and offering steadfast support for all communities. 100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music. In the last three years, Gibson Gives has raised over $4.5 million dollars and enabled $46 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide. For more information, visit: www.gibsongives.org. A trailblazing music education institution that strives to produce passionate sound creators through mentorship, positive mindset, and professional development, 1500 Sound Academy was created to help enrich the next generation of music creatives. 1500 Sound Academy’s founders consist of the legendary musical ensemble, 1500 or Nothin,’ aka James Fauntleroy and Larrance “Rance” Dopson, and renowned entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist, Twila True. Both are GRAMMY Award-winning industry leaders who have collaborated with many high-profile artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Nipsey Hussle, and Justin Timberlake. In 2021, Fauntleroy, Dopson, and True launched the educational program in Los Angeles that teaches local residents the fundamentals of music and the industry. 1500 Sound Academy provides annual scholarships to attendees and offers instructional courses at affordable rates in comparison to other programs in the city. For more information on 1500 Sound Academy, visit: https://www.1500soundacademy.com
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Porsche Korea Presents Innovative Open Competition for Art Industry Startups with the ‘Porsche Frontier Startup’ Award
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced the launch of an open competition for rising new Korean Art Industry Start-ups with the ‘Porsche Frontier Startup’ Award supporting promising platforms that foster artistic creative ideas in cooperation with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (CEO Chang-ki Lee). ‘Porsche Frontier Startup’ is a new social contribution program of Porsche, a brand built upon the dream of the perfect sports car by its founder ‘Ferry Porsche. Along with its innovative and creative approach, the program is designed to encourage and support the next generation of Start-ups in the Art Industry that provide a sustainable infrastructure spreading diversity for the Korean cultural and art world. The goal of the program is to broaden the support for artistic endeavours and their platform for creative ventures. The plan is to bolster the competitiveness and growth of early-stage entrepreneurs in the arts sector through systematic support. This project targets art businesses operated for more than one, but less than five years. Interested companies can apply until May 2nd. Types of support for businesses include: ▲ Culture and arts event planning and production,▲ Online and offline sales, rental, promotion, intermediary operations for artworks or products, ▲ Commercialization and content development and production of artworks, and ▲ Other art-related service businesses. A total of four categories are available, and interested companies can select one of these options. Following a written evaluation and interview review, five selected startups in the arts sector will each receive 40 million won. To enhance businesses, an entrepreneurship program will be provided, consisting of an accelerating program with mentoring and consulting from professional startup planners, and a networking program between selected companies and stakeholders. Additionally, Porsche Korea will offer a Demo Day in November for final business presentations, where the level of business development is evaluated, and award differentiated prizes within a 10 million KRW pool. This is part of a broader initiative to support promising startups in unfolding more creative dreams in the cultural and artistic sectors. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, "With this new project that embodies Porsche's innovative brand spirit, we hope that we can support startups to build and expand their businesses in the cultural and artistic world.” He also added, “Similar to IT start-ups we believe that the creative industry builds an important pillar for progress and aspire for this program to further grow the diversity in the art world by supporting Korean entrepreneurs that contribute to the journey of artists across different genres in realizing their dreams." Companies interested in participating can submit their application and supporting documents through the Seoul Cultural Arts Support System (scas.kr). More detailed information can be found in the Seoul Cultural Foundation's website (sfac.or.kr). In addition to ‘Porsche Frontier Startup’, Porsche Korea introduced ‘Porsche Frontier’ category at ‘Seoul Arts Awards’ last February, a ceremony dedicated to fine arts and selected a total of six outstanding artworks. These final selections are scheduled for a reperformance this year. Porsche Korea plans to continue its commitment for the development of a sustainable cultural and arts environment through diverse sponsorships.
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GM Employee Foundation Korea Donates Chevrolet Trailblazers to Support Local Youth
SEOUL – The GM Employee Foundation Korea (Employee Foundation) hosted a vehicle donation ceremony today at the Exhibition Hall of GM’s Korean Operations headquarters in Bupyeong. The employee foundation donated five Chevrolet Trailblazers to youth aid centers in the Incheon area to help empower the future of local young people. The donation aims to support the safe and sound development of young individuals who are detached from public school education within the community. The donated vehicles will assist a range of programs, including career consultation and outdoor activities, at youth aid centers. This will contribute to social adaptation and enhance the physical and psychological health of those impacted. Attendees at the donation ceremony included Hector Villarreal, president and CEO of GM’s Korean Operations; Brian McMurray, president of GM’s Korean Engineering Center; Myongok Yoon, Chief of secretary general of the Employee Foundation; and Sangbeom Cho, head of the Incheon Community Chest of Korea. At the ceremony, Hector Villarreal said, “I am pleased that the teenagers who for diverse reason are disadvantaged and might struggle with integrating and socializing in our community will benefit from the use of our Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles which are proudly build here in Incheon and which has impressed customers around the globe. As we continue being part of the community here, I am looking forward to the positive impact we are creating in the community with our people and products as we work towards ensuring everyone feel valued and respected. Brian McMurray expressed his support by saying, “Through this vehicle donation, we hope to support the young people in our community by giving them access to opportunities that might have been difficult otherwise. The Trailblazer is a fantastic car and I look forward to seeing it driven around town and used for a good cause.” Sangbeom Cho from the Incheon Community Chest of Korea added: “This support is particularly meaningful as we bridge opportunities, taking care and providing various useful experiences for youth who fall outside the boundaries of the public education system. We will continue to strengthen cooperation with the Employee Foundation to identify new possibilities and facilitate equitable development in the region.” The Trailblazer, Chevrolet’s compact SUV has achieved impressive success worldwide. With its spacious cabin, outstanding fuel efficiency and versatility, it is expected to play a crucial support role for the youth aid centers, not only for frequent travel in urban areas but also engaging youth in outdoor activities. With this donation, the Employee Foundation has reached a cumulative total of 681 vehicles donated since 2005. Also, it has been conducting various CSR programs, including youth STEM initiatives, education for individuals with transportation handicaps, environmental improvement programs, and self-reliance support for underprivileged communities in the region. This aligns with GM’s global commitment to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and its triple zero vision – zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion – all of which are fostering compatible growth with local communities. The Employee Foundation plans to continue supporting the regional society and underprivileged communities in various areas in the future.
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Porsche Korea Expands Social Outreach with the 'Porsche Do Dream' Campaign to Celebrate its 10th Anniversary
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced that in celebration of the brand’s 10th anni-versary this year, it will further expand the scope of its CSR campaign 'Porsche Do Dream' to 10 programs across 5 different fields. Entering its 8th year, 'Porsche Do Dream' has been offering tailored support to the Korean soci-ety across many different sectors, consistently delivering substantial improvements in various areas in alignment with its vision to be a brand for those who follow their dreams. To date, Por-sche Korea donated a total of 7.63 billion KRW to fulfill the dreams of 118 organizations and 31,417 individuals. This year, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Porsche Korea's establishment, the brand plans to introduce ten distinctive programs in five core areas of social contribution: education, sports, arts and culture, environment, and society. This comprehensive approach aims to further contribute to the sustainable development of the next generations giving them possibilities to grow and fulfill their dreams, with a total donation sum of 1.75 billion KRW. Sports This year, Porsche Korea will introduce a new program in the field of 'Sports’. Through 'Porsches Turbo for Dream Football (working title),' the brand will focus on discovering and supporting promising young football talents. In collaboration with the International Sports Exchange Asso-ciation (ISEA), Porsche Korea will organize local and international football camps to provide chil-dren with the opportunity to experience and learn from coaches of the successful youth pro-gram of the VfB Stuttgart team, going beyond traditional training methods. Arts and Culture In the field of ‘Arts and Culture’, Porsche Korea will expand its support to encompass not only Korea's unique historical heritage but also focus on fine art, including ballet and emerging artistic sectors. This initiative aims to encapsulate the spirit of Porsche as a brand that embodies both innovation and tradition. Porsche Korea will launch 'Porsches Turbo for Dream Ballet (working title)' in collaboration with ChildFund Korea (CFK). This initiative aims to provide talented individuals from low and moder-ate-income households and students pursuing ballet with opportunities for overseas training. Partnering with the prestigious John Cranko School in Stuttgart, Germany, renowned for its ex-cellence in ballet, the program will offer a diverse range of ballet camp activities, including ballet technique and contemporary dance workshops, and exclusive access to watch rehearsals of the world-class ballet troupe. Continuing its support for the Intangible Cultural Heritage project in collaboration with the Ko-rean Cultural Heritage Foundation (KCHF), Porsche Korea will stay committed to facilitating the preservation of cultural heritage through the 'Porsche Future Heritage' program. The arts cate-gory will also be further diversified to support emerging artists across a broad spectrum of ar-tistic disciplines. Introducing 'Porsche Frontier' in partnership with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (SFAC), Porsche Korea will establish a new category within the prestigious 'Seoul Arts Awards' dedicated to fine arts. This initiative aims to facilitate the discovery of outstanding works and support performances. Furthermore, Porsche Korea plans to build infrastructure for sustainable creative arts through supporting startup initiatives in the arts and culture industry. Porsche Korea remains committed to supporting emerging artists through its global art cam-paign, 'Dreamers. On.' and will continue this commitment by partnering with the special exhibi-tion ‘Zoom-In’ at the oldest Korean art fair, ‘Galleries Art Fair’, scheduled for April this year. As part of this initiative, Porsche Korea aims to contribute to the art industry by collaborating with emerging Korean artists even after the exhibition, as shown through the Taycan Art Car produc-tion collaboration with Jen Park, the winner of the Porsche Special Award in 2023. Education In the field of 'Education,' Porsche Korea will remain dedicated to the 'Dream Up' program with ChildFund Korea, aiming to nurture future generations. Particularly, Porsche Korea will extend its support by providing 280 million KRW in scholarships for 75 students in various fields, including arts and sports and job-seeking students with low income. Additionally, Porsche Korea will con-tinue the 'Dream Playground' project, which constructs indoor gymnasiums to promote the well-being and creativity of students. Environment Porsche Korea will also expand its activities for the Environment, highlighting the significance of ecological sustainability. Introducing 'Urban Green Space (working title)’ in collaboration with the Seoul Green Trust (SGT), the brand aims to contribute to the establishment of more environment friendly infrastructure, enhancing biodiversity conservation through the revitalization of old parks. Additionally, Porsche Korea will continue the 'Bee’lieve in Dreams' program, a bee garden project created for urban beekeeping, and further support the systematic development of eco-friendly ecological learning spaces within schools through public-private partnerships under the umbrella of the Porsche 'Dream Circle'. Society Furthermore, Porsche Korea continues its commitment to addressing the pressing issue of school zone traffic safety in the 'Society' field by extending the 'Dream Smart Eye', a children’s accident prevention campaign through the usage of technology for the third consecutive year. Porsche Korea CEO Holger Gerrmann stated, "The growth of Porsche Korea in the past decade has been fueled by the love and interest of our Korean customers and fans." He further empha-sized, "As we celebrate the special milestone of Porsche Korea's 10th anniversary this year, we will expand our social contribution programs even further across more areas, making more dreams reality and laying the groundwork for enhancing our commitment to the Korean society for the coming decade." Over the years, Porsche Korea has been recognized for its numerous social contribution cam-paigns. In 2019, Porsche Korea became the first imported car brand to receive the Seoul Mayor's Commendation and in 2021, the brand was honored with the 'Arts Supporter Grand Prize ' award by Arts Council Korea. In 2023, Holger Gerrmann, CEO of Porsche Korea, was ap-pointed as an Honorary Citizen of Seoul for his contributions to society through the brand's campaigns. These accolades underscore Porsche Korea’s commitment and strong connection to the local community and the iconic brands drive as partner to society.
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Porsche Korea Opens 'Porsche Dream Playground 2023' at Two Schools
Porsche Korea (CEO Holger Gerrmann) announced the opening of ‘Porsche Dream Playground’ at two additional schools. This year, Porsche Korea donated 160 million KRW to the two schools, reaching 14 total Porsche Dream Playgrounds across the country. The ‘Porsche Dream Playground’ is a key project of the ‘Porsche Do Dream’ CSR campaign, a program held with ChildFund Korea, that constructs indoor gymnasiums so that students can enhance creativity by engaging in various physical activities. The spatial design for the Dream Playground is based on the ideas generated in workshops with children and teachers, emphasizing the core value of sustainability, which is a key part of Porsche. Upcycled items made from recycled materials such as plastic waste were used in the process. The Dream Playground at Sinmoc Elementary School in Seoul has a total floor area of 126㎡ (approx. 38pyeong), large enough for teachers and the student body. Deviating away from typical and standardized playground facilities, students can make up new games with their own items using their creativity. The floor design allows students to engage in various sports such as dodgeball, badminton, and other ball games. A very special idea was to use on-campus discarded plastics to create a basketball hoop and jump ropes through a 3D printer, and a modular sofa made of recycled plastic fabrics, allowing children to directly see the value of resource circulation. The Dream Playground at the Kindergarten of Cheongdeok Elementary School in Seoul has a multi-gym constructed with a cylindrical slide, climbing hill, trampoline, and lookout tower to encourage physical activities. A double-story play area, designed to overcome the constraints of a narrow space, helps with the major muscle development of children aged 3-7. Classes using the Dream Playground are included in the timetable, and classes including family activities will also be held. Furthermore, Porsche Korea highlighted its commitment towards environmental friendliness by placing a storage box for upcycling blocks that can replace about 1.2kg of plastic waste per piece, and softballs made of recycled plastic materials. Holger Gerrmann, CEO of Porsche Korea, said, "Porsche Korea has been continuously working to promote the health and happiness of children with their infinite potential through the Porsche Dream Playground, now in its sixth year." He also added, "We hope that more children will explore and nurture their 'dreams' and 'creativity' by playing freely in the Porsche Dream Playgrounds, which are built based on the ideas of children and teachers." Since launching 'Porsche Do Dream' in 2017, Porsche Korea has been continuing its CSR activities reflecting the brand's values of 'dream' and 'passion'. Porsche Korea has donated a total of 5.88 billion KRW through the 'Do Dream' campaign.
