Glaston as part of Ahlstr\u00f6m Collective Impact will continue supporting UNICEF\u2019s global education efforts in 2025 and remains committed to advancing children\u2019s rights in business. This year, Ahlstr\u00f6m Collective Impact\u2019s contribution to UNICEF\u2019s education work amounts to over EUR 750,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As an area of corporate social responsibility, human rights and children’s rights are tightly connected to companies\u2019 business activities. Within the context of Glaston\u2019s commitment to children\u2019s rights, the company continues to deepen its understanding through dedicated training sessions organized by UNICEF Finland, which focus on the intersection of children\u2019s rights, business practices, and corporate responsibility. Further, the company amplifies its engagement through initiatives like the World Children\u2019s Day campaign, where staff across the network come together to champion children\u2019s rights in meaningful and visible ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEducation is a basic human right and is key in reducing inequality, cutting poverty rates and strengthening societal stability. This investment is strongly reflected in Glaston\u2019s value \u2018Together we build the future\u2019. In order to safeguard children\u2019s future, we must safeguard their education\u201d, says Marko M\u00f6kk\u00f6nen, Director, Sustainability at Glaston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the global learning crisis <\/strong> UNICEF, the world\u2019s largest advocate for children\u2019s rights, promotes education in 150 countries. Its efforts include providing education in crisis situations, changing attitudes that hinder schooling, promoting quality teaching, and defending the right to education for children with disabilities and minorities. The organization works on both grassroots efforts and the development of entire education systems in collaboration with government authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n About Ahlstr\u00f6m Collective Impact<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ahlstr\u00f6m Collective Impact collaboration model was launched in 2020. It brings together companies and foundations from the Ahlstr\u00f6m network to invest in children\u2019s well-being through selected UNICEF projects aligned with the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The initiative is proud to welcome a new member to the network: Mets\u00e4konepalvelu. Members include: Ahlstrom, A. Ahlstr\u00f6m, Ahlstr\u00f6m Invest, Avain Yhti\u00f6t, Destia, Detection Technology, Eva Ahlstr\u00f6m Foundation, Glaston, Mets\u00e4konepalvelu, M&J Recycling, Suominen, and the Walter Ahlstr\u00f6m Foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Glaston as part of Ahlstr\u00f6m Collective Impact will continue supporting UNICEF\u2019s global education efforts in 2025 and remains committed to advancing children\u2019s rights in business. This year, Ahlstr\u00f6m Collective Impact\u2019s contribution to UNICEF\u2019s education work amounts to over EUR 750,000. As an area of corporate social responsibility, human rights and children’s rights are tightly connected […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":100209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[71],"tags":[17095,16471,16944,16468],"class_list":["post-100215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-fi","tag-aci-fi","tag-buildingthefuture-fi-2","tag-development-fi-2","tag-sustainable-fi-2"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Children\u2019s learning is a global crisis, where up to 70% of 10-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries cannot understand a simple written text. The situation is especially dire in sub-Saharan Africa. The digital divide is also widening, with the majority of school-aged children living in households without internet access. Member organizations of Ahlstr\u00f6m Collective Impact support UNICEF\u2019s education efforts to address these challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n