New Heights in Public Welfare: Inclusion Factory Wins 2024 “Outstanding Asian Public Welfare Project” Award
n the morning of November 27th, The 2nd Asian Philanthropy Forum successfully opened in Haikou. The event attracted representatives from public welfare and charitable organizations across 18 countries and regions, along with 24 international organizations, with nearly 400 participants. Under the theme of “Diverse Cooperation, Sustainable Development,” the forum provided a platform for discussing and exchanging ideas on new trends and missions in the development of public welfare in Asia.
At this grand event, Inclusion Factory was awarded the 2024 “Outstanding Asian Public Welfare Project” for its initiative in “Empowering People with Intellectual Disabilities for Dignified Employment.”
Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Asian Philanthropy Forum
The Asian Philanthropy Forum is a global public welfare event led by the Hainan Asia Public Welfare Research Institute. It serves as a platform for exchanging ideas and fostering practical cooperation among the most influential philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and leaders of public welfare organizations worldwide, all aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. During the opening ceremony, several distinguished guests shared their insights and discussed ways to actively implement global development…
Inclusion Factory Actively Responds to the Call of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
At the forum, Inclusion Factory was honored with the “Outstanding Asian Public Welfare Project” award for its initiative “Empowering People with Intellectual Disabilities for Dignified Employment.” Over the past decade since its establishment, Inclusion Factory has been committed to creating an accessible working environment, supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to realize their vocational potential, and fostering a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace culture for employers. We firmly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to develop their potential and contribute to and integrate into society through dignified employment.
Forest Leung, Director of Inclusion Factory (pictured on the right), took the stage to receive the award
Initially, Inclusion Factory employed just 12 workers with intellectual disabilities, mainly involved in the production of automotive components. As the business grew, by 2017 and 2018, more and more companies began to actively reach out to the factory, expressing interest in hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities and requesting professional support and consultation from Inclusion Factory.
To meet the growing demand, Inclusion Factory gradually developed its consulting services, providing workplace environment assessments, job accommodation recommendations, and training for management personnel. As the market demand further expanded, the inclusion advisory segment began to operate independently, marking a significant milestone in Inclusion Factory’s progress toward business diversification. These efforts have not only facilitated the employment of individuals with intellectual disabilities but also injected new vitality and a sense of social responsibility into businesses.
Flextronics Inclusion Factory, providing training for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Individuals with intellectual disabilities working at the factory
Looking to the future, we remain steadfast and committed to our original mission.We will continue to deepen our focus on the manufacturing sector, actively expand diverse partnerships, and continuously improve and refine our support systems. Our goal is to create more dignified employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, thereby promoting social inclusion and fairness.
We hope to expand this model to a broader range of applications and sincerely invite more businesses and social organizations to join us in this journey, working together to create a more inclusive society.
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