Global Citizens for Global Causes. Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report 2017

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1 Global Citizens for Global Causes Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report 2017

2 Having lost their homes, their work, and sometimes their families they don t give up they find a way to start again. Striving to belong, and to contribute, they reach out to their new neighbors, building connections, and creating new opportunities. Given the right environment, our experience is that refugees bring solutions, not problems. Filippo Grandi United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) We did not choose our place of birth or citizenship. Privileged by accident of birth, we want to help others who are less fortunate. Dr. Christian H. Kälin Group Chairman and CEO, Henley & Partners

3 Our vision is for all people to live in dignity and security in their country of birth or country of choice.

4 For a More Just and Tolerant Society At Henley & Partners, our social responsibility is Our firm serves clients who enjoy the privilege of expressed through the ethics and integrity of our choosing where they want to reside in the world and business practice, actively engaged staff, and a long even which citizenship to hold. This is why we have tradition of discreet and generous philanthropy. committed ourselves to provide support to those who do not have such choices, in particular those who are We are proud of the many worthy causes we have forced to flee their homes and restart their lives in supported over the years, including social, education, another country. Today, the support of refugees is the and humanitarian projects. main focus of Henley & Partners social investment and our contribution to a more just global society.

5 Education Without Borders The Hero Scholarships In 2017, as part of ongoing efforts to create Covering full tuition fees, the four-year scholarships opportunities for the development and empowerment support career development and nation building, of young people in the Caribbean, Henley & Partners empowering talented, caring and committed young created the Henley & Partners Hero Scholarship in people to become drivers of their own future. partnership with Saint Mary s University in Halifax, Canada and the Halo Foundation in Antigua. In 2017, three scholarships have been granted and we aim to expand this successful model to other countries The scholarships seek to identify underprivileged and regions where the firm operates. students in their final year of secondary school and those within tertiary institutions who deserve recognition, not only for their academic merits, but also for their remarkable acts of bravery and kindness. Opposite: Amarni Gomes, recipient of the Henley & Partners Hero Scholarship 2017

6 Honoring Global Contributions The Global Citizen Award The annual Global Citizen Award is granted to an the world s first and only containerized hospital and inspirational global citizen who has worked towards the largest African open-source computer lab. significantly improving the global community, and whose action or thinking has contributed to a more At the onset of the refugee crisis in Syria, just, peaceful, and tolerant world. Dr. Sooliman s response became international and the Gift of the Givers Foundation engaged in the In 2016, the USD 50,000 award honored South construction of hospitals in Syria and the creation of African physician Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of medical programs to upgrade and transfer skills to the Gift of the Givers Foundation, which has achieved doctors, nurses and other medical personnel. a positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable groups in South African society. The organization The 2017 Global Citizen Award is presented in has distinguished itself by its commitment to drive November 2017 at the Henley & Partners and UNHCR innovation, through which it designed and developed Annual Gala in Hong Kong. Opposite: Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, Henley & Partners Global Citizen Award Laureate 2016

7 Supporting Refugees The UNHCR Partnership Since 2014, Henley & Partners has been engaged with Henley & Partners has already contributed over the world s leading humanitarian agency, the United USD 1.5 million to UNHCR to assist with the Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). registration and documentation of more than 50,000 Our support of UNHCR has been primarily focused people around the world. on funding refugee registration and identification as the starting point for all humanitarian assistance. Each year, we honor our partnership with UNHCR with an Annual Gala dinner, inviting clients and UNHCR registration ensures that the identity of partners to join us in support of displaced people. In those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution is 2017, this takes place in Hong Kong in November. properly recorded and verified. It is the first and most critical step towards ensuring refugee assistance, access to basic services, and protection.

8 A Philanthropic Platform The Andan Foundation We intend for our philanthropic impact to reach further than the growth, innovation, and pioneering success of our firm. We want to contribute not just from within Henley & Partners, but also to leverage our wider network of successful and talented entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, international celebrities, and the wealthy and generous families whom we have the privilege to serve every day. From 2017, Henley & Partners commitment for the future is through the establishment of the Andan Foundation, which will gather philanthropic contributions from clients and partners, as well as building a powerful community of philanthropists, creative thinkers, solution-driven researchers and thought leaders with the ability to make a significant and long-term difference to some of the world s most important humanitarian challenges.

9 To Live in Dignity and Security We envisage a world that allows all people to live to raise awareness, mobilize support, and gather in dignity and security in their country of birth or resources for innovative solutions. In 2017, Henley & country of choice. A world where states, international Partners also paid over USD 100,000 to support relief organizations, social and business communities work and recovery on Barbuda following Hurricane Irma. together to empower families forced to leave their Together with our staff, our clients and our partners, homes, and their hosting communities, to build a new, we are making a difference. mutually beneficial way of living. If you have resources, passion, talents or ideas to share, As the leading global residence and citizenship advisory firm, we are committed to playing our part please contact us at philanthropy@henleyglobal.com

10 Remember your humanity, and forget the rest. Albert Einstein Nobel Prize-winning Physicist The combined genius and creativity of the entrepreneurs driving the private sector, allied to the expertise and principles of the humanitarian sector, will dramatically improve today s most pressing global causes. Paola de Leo Head of Philanthropy, Henley & Partners This brochure is provided for general information purposes only. It should not form the basis of any decision. No part of this brochure may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission by Henley & Partners. The H&P monogram and Henley & Partners are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Henley & Partners Holdings Ltd. All rights reserved

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