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Hello guys, this morning was fantastic!

After presenting the CSR story from SAP Labs Latin America and the projects we are running, we had a Skype call with students from Templeton Secondary School in Vancouver and students from TechSchool Social Project in Brazil. (E.E.E.M Polisinos and E.E.E.M CAIC Madezatti).

For some students in Brazil, it was the first time they talked to someone from another country. They were able to put in practice the English they are learning in the project, and the result was best than what I expected, despite some issues with the connections, we overcome this problem by putting the students to talk in groups, it was not the best option, but it worked.

Thank you Templeton Secondary School for this opportunity, and thank you guys from TechSchool Social Project. You guys rock!  Check the photos below.

Yesterday, Nov. 08th we run the last social activity here in Toronto at The Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment, they believe that an empowered young woman can improve her life and have a positive impact on the world around her.

My colleague William and I run an activity related to technology and programming for 12 young girls at Jean Augustine Centre. We showed them what is SAP, and the basic concept of programming, why it is important, and how they can find examples in their real life.

The funny part was the game where one girl was the robot and while she was blindfolded, she needed to follow the instructions from the programmer (another girl). The programmer needed to give instructions like: "Give two big steps forward"; "Turn right"; "Turn left"...

The main objective was to reach the other side of the room passing through obstacles and throw a small object in a basket. It was really funny with a lot of laughs!

About Jean Augustine Centre

Founded in June 2014 in the Mimico region of Etobicoke ON, the creation of the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment stems from a collaboration between the Hon. Jean Augustine & Philanthropist John Zanini. Both Jean & John envisioned a centre where all girls & young women would have access to empowerment programs. Their combined vision has become a reality as the Jean Augustine Centre takes a holistic approach to empowerment by providing programs that support the mental, physical & social wellbeing of girls & young women.

For more information about Jean Augustine Centre check the following link:

On Oct 31, I joined my colleagues in the last activity for the Month of Service. We set up a Halloween Party at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital - TORONTO for kits that are under rehabilitation. It was an amazing experience, the main lesson that I have learned is that we have always to be grateful for everything we have, and not to complain about things that we do not have.

Moving forward with our CSR activities during the Month os Service, we created 155 survival kits which will be distributed to two LOFT programs (Bradford Old Home & Cross Link Out Reach program for the homeless people).

These kits will be handed out in December during the holiday season as this will be the only gift many will receive. Bradford house residents are the forgotten souls of our community, but SAP do care and that is why we have been running this event for the last several years in Toronto.

Why we helped LOFT?

When people with mental and physical health challenges, addiction issues or cognitive impairment find themselves marginalized, vulnerable and homeless or threatened with homelessness, LOFT is ready to offer dignity and hope. LOFT steps up to serve those most in need by offering them the safety and stability of housing and the practical support they need to regain their dignity and take control of their lives.