In 2024, people and their communities made important progress—gaining new skills, building safer homes and contributing to stronger, more sustainable environments. Together with our partners, we are proud to play a supporting role in these efforts, helping to create opportunities for lasting change. From Nepal to Peru, Liechtenstein to Kenya, here are some of the year’s highlights. 

Volunteering isn’t just about giving—it’s also about receiving. It offers deeper fulfillment, career growth, and a chance to make meaningful contributions while building connections. Engaged Beyond Business (EBB), Hilti’s corporate volunteering program, empowers team members to apply their skills where they’re most needed, and where their passions and expertise lie.

India's climate is as diverse as its culture, but scorching summer months are a shared reality for millions. With urban areas experiencing “heat island” effects, and rural communities often lacking adequate shelter, many households find themselves facing insufferable indoor temperatures, soaring to 45 or 50 degrees celsius without proper insulation.

It often doesn't take much to make a difference. One day of corporate volunteering was enough to make the Hilti Campus in Schaan a little more biodiverse. Hilti employees planted native plants around the visitor parking lots and were able to learn more about the topic in a practical way.

Join the Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology’s (OCMA) podcast series and dive into the fascinating world of Maritime Archaeology. In this episode, uncover how Alexandria’s Portus Magnus evolved from a modest fishing village into the Roman empire’s most significant trading hub.

What do the greening of the HILTI campus with more native plants as part of a corporate volunteering initiative, an escape room in the centre of Schaan and a podcast series on the 'supergut' social media channels have in common? Quite simply, all of these projects are part of 'supergut' and aim to promote biodiversity in Liechtenstein in a sustainable way. 

From August 19th to 23rd, the Kenya School of TVET in Nairobi hosted the 2024 World Skills Kenya National Competition, where skilled qualified apprentices from across the country gathered to test their abilities. Standing out among the competitors, Titus and Emmanuel, apprentices from the PropelA program, emerged as winners in their respective categories.

Dive into the depths of history with the University of Oxford’s new podcast series on Maritime Archaeology with Franck Goddio. Explore the fascinating discoveries from the sunken ancient cities off the coast of Egypt and uncover the results of ongoing underwater archaeological research.

Imagine being decided upon, having your home taken from you overnight and being forced to rebuild with what you have left. For most people this is unimaginable, but for Rodelio and Marivic it became reality. The land their family had farmed for generations has been cleared for development, leaving them facing an uncertain future.

For centuries, bamboo has been central to life in Nepal, serving as a material for homes, tools and rituals. In the southern Terai plains, it was essential for survival in regions prone to natural disasters. However, traditional bamboo structures were temporary and fragile, requiring constant repair and maintenance, preventing families from investing in other aspects of their lives.

The new school building was opened just over a year ago, and it is clear as soon as you enter: the well-being of the pupils, around a third of whom are children of Hilti employees, is at the centre of attention here. The new building impresses not only with its modern architecture, but also with its functionality - with light-flooded classrooms, modern science laboratories, creative rooms and spacious learning and communal areas.

Compulsory school is over, but what comes next? At the end of their school education, many young people are faced with the difficult question of which path to take. 15-year-old Bogi also faced this challenge. But thanks to the support of Sindbad and her mentor Alissa, who works at Hilti, she was able to gain clarity and confidently set the course for her professional future.

Inadequate housing is more than just a deficit—it’s a barrier to safety, health, andeconomic progress, trapping countless families in a relentless cycle of poverty with higher exposure to violence and limited future perspectives for their children. The Hilti Foundation is on a mission to break this cycle through innovative technologies, sustainable building practices, and through working on solutions to solve the problem holistically.

As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the BASE Bahay Foundation, we look back on a decade of groundbreaking work in bamboo construction, transforming lives of thousands of low-income families through innovative and affordable housing solutions.

Mookho B. Rankhala, 30, a talented violist and music teacher, has come a long way. Her journey has been one of growth and inspiration, driven by a dream not just to succeed but to create opportunities for others. As she prepares to graduate, her ambitions extend beyond her own achievements; she envisions a pathway for children from underprivileged backgrounds to receive an excellent music education, just as she has.

In a world where many children face daunting socio-economic challenges, the chance to realize their full potential often feels out of reach. Yet, amidst these challenges, music has the power to change lives—bridging gaps, breaking down barriers, and opening doors to a brighter future. This is the mission of Superar.

The Zambian healthcare system faces a severe shortage of personnel. To address this, the Hilti Foundation and SolidarMed established vocational training for nurses and midwives. Adequate housing for students and healthcare workers is crucial to retaining skilled staff, making it a key part of the initiative.

Only a few weeks left until the "supergut" escape room in Schaan opens its doors. Under the title "Die Jagd nach Dr. Mo No," both young and old can experience an exciting adventure centered around the theme of biodiversity, starting in September. Currently, the team is in the midst of setting up the premises where Dr. Mo No wreaks havoc.

Just over two years ago, Viktoriia had fled her home country, Ukraine, due to the war. With the scholarship program at the International School Rheintal (ISR) in Buchs, we were able to support academically ambitious students like her in creating a foundation for their future in the new environment.

Life has not always been kind to Diba Boru. His parents died when he was five. Separated from his siblings, he was raised in an orphanage in one of Kenya’s poorest regions. Diba was bright and tough, however. His high school grades were in the top four percent countrywide, but he simply couldn't afford higher education.