Empowering Careers through Vocational Training: A Decade of Achievement by Bosch Thailand and Primavera
Bosch Thailand Partnership Empowers Underprivileged Youth
Bosch Thailand, Primavera, H2H, and S4L continue to shape brighter futures for underprivileged youth through a decade-long collaboration. This partnership, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, is a powerful example of enduring, values-driven corporate citizenship.
The collaboration supports the Hand to Hand Foundation (H2H) and the Skills for Life Foundation (S4L), which focus on nurturing children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds and uplifting hill tribe youth, respectively. Primavera, a charitable organization founded by Bosch associates, serves as the charitable backbone to provide financial aid and coordination for these programs globally and locally in Thailand.
Empowering Communities Through Education and Skills Development
Joseph Hong, managing director of Bosch Thailand, emphasizes that sustainable change stems from meaningful partnerships and long-term commitments. Vijay Ratnaparkhe, regional president of Bosch ASEAN, agrees, stating that empowering communities is core to how Bosch engages across the region.
Over approximately 230 students have been supported by H2H, while over 100 young people have completed vocational or university degrees through S4L. The synergy between H2H and S4L reflects the transformative power of education and skill-building.
The STEM Toy Initiative
A key initiative of the collaboration is the STEM Toy Initiative. Bosch facilitated a "Train-the-Trainer" workshop for S4L students, guided by Chiang Mai University's Faculty of Fine Arts, to design and produce educational soft toys. These toys were donated to children at H2H, which then raised funds to support the continued production of the toys. This program exemplifies a pay-it-forward model that multiplies community impact.
Volunteer Engagement
The initiative is strengthened by the volunteer spirit of Bosch associates, who contribute their time, knowledge, and personal involvement, translating financial support into real progress for youth. Many graduates remain engaged with the foundations, offering mentorship and support to the next generation.
Future goals focus on continuing to build sustainable, long-term partnerships that foster empathy, skill-building, and empowerment through education—reflecting Bosch’s commitment to creating lasting social value in the ASEAN region. Bosch emphasizes collaboration between business, civil society, and individuals to drive transformative social change.
In sum, the decade-long Bosch Thailand collaboration with Primavera, H2H, and S4L exemplifies a values-driven corporate citizenship model, combining resources, expertise, and volunteerism to enable underprivileged youth to build brighter futures through education and skills development.
- The collaboration between Bosch Thailand, Primavera, H2H, and S4L empowers underprivileged youth by focusing on education and skills development.
- Sustainable change comes from meaningful partnerships and long-term commitments, as exemplified by Bosch Thailand's partnership with these foundations.
- The STEM Toy Initiative, a key part of the collaboration, involves designing and producing educational toys, creating a pay-it-forward model that multiplies community impact.
- The initiative is further strengthened by the volunteer spirit of Bosch associates, who contribute their time, knowledge, and personal involvement.
- Future goals of the collaboration aim to continue fostering empathy, skill-building, and empowerment through education, reflecting Bosch’s commitment to creating lasting social value in the ASEAN region.
