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Empowering New Beginnings in Edinburgh

Vantage Foundation has teamed up with Fresh Start, an Edinburgh-based charity, to support people transitioning from homelessness to stable housing. The charity provides essential goods and services to help individuals establish their new homes and works to break the cycle of homelessness.

Lighting Up Lives in Rural Vietnam

Vantage Foundation launched a new volunteer program in Vietnam to bring much needed support and joy to students in remote communities, reflecting the foundation's dedication to fostering brighter futures.

This initiative in Vietnam is a testament to our belief that every child deserves hope and opportunity, and we are proud to support their dreams,” said Steven Xie, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation.

Empowering Youth Development in Thailand

Vantage Foundation joins hands with Metta Home to support youth development in Thailand by donating essential supplies to promote the children’s physical and emotional well-being and improve their living conditions.

Partnering with the Metta Home is a reflection of our commitment to creating brighter futures for these children, helping them lead fulfilling lives, and ensuring they have the support they need for personal development,” said Steven Xie, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation.

Overcoming Barriers to Education in Saigon

Vantage Foundation announces its partnership with Saigon Children’s Charity (saigonchildren), a leading UK-registered organisation committed to offering educational opportunities and support to disadvantaged children in Vietnam.

Vantage Foundation’s contributions will help to enhance Saigon Children’s scholarship programmes for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year and supporting their educational journey.

Supporting Vulnerable Children in Victoria

Vantage Foundation partners with Backpack 4 VIC Kids (B4VK), a Victoria-based charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children by providing crisis and gift packs, offering comfort and restoring dignity in times of crisis.

Enhancing Child Literacy Rates in UK

Vantage Foundation is proud to partner with Doorstep Library, a community-focused literacy charity committed to bringing the joy of reading into the homes of children and enhancing literacy development throughout underserved areas in London.

Building Brighter Tomorrows

Vantage Foundation has partnered with Teach For Malaysia to empower Malaysia’s Orang Asli communities through education. By breaking down educational barriers, this collaboration aims to unlock the full potential of Orang Asli students, marking a step toward achieving educational equity.

Supporting UNESCO Education Activities In New Delhi

Vantage Foundation commended India’s education progress, highlighting UNESCO’s significant role in supporting India’s shift towards a digitally empowered society. UNESCO’s State of Education Report (SOER) tackles essential topics like AI and vocational education.

This partnership reflects a commitment to advancing education and inspiring future generations.

Touching Lives In Brazil

Vantage Foundation announces partnership with Instituto Claret, a reputable charitable organisation in Brazil, that offers support for children, families, violence prevention, homeless assistance, food security, and vocational training.

The partnership reflects a mutual dedication to philanthropy and social responsibility. Both organisations are aligned in their goals to enhance communities in a meaningful way.

Empowering Child Amputees In Nigeria

Vantage Foundation joins forces with The IREDE Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to empowering children living with limb loss in Nigeria to live self-sufficient lives by giving them prosthetic limbs.

Steven Xie, Executive Director at Vantage Foundation said, "We are thrilled to support the IREDE Foundation to make a positive impact on the lives of Nigerian children with limb loss."

Spreading Joy For All

Vantage Foundation partnered with local business Duotech to brighten the festive season for those in need. Through the Joy For All initiative, Duotech employees fulfilled wishes for the children at Chen Su Lan’s Methodist Children’s Home in Singapore, personally selecting and wrapping gifts with handwritten messages.

This initiative emphasizes the importance of community support and inclusiveness during the holidays as it could be a time of social anxiety for those away from their families.

Wishing Well Initiative

This holiday season, Vantage Foundation is lighting up the lives of underprivileged youth at Rumah Hope Children's Home in Malaysia through the Wishing Well initiative designed to foster sensitivity and inclusivity during festive holidays.

It is essential to remember that not everyone has the privilege of receiving presents from their families during Christmas. Vantage Foundation recognizes this disparity and believes in the power of community, compassion, and togetherness to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate.

Introducing Vantage Foundation

We are proud to announce the Official Launch of the Vantage Foundation at the McLaren Technology Centre. The Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of invisible challenges like depression, anxiety and loneliness.

Executive Director of Vantage Foundation, Steven Xie and Managing Director of the NEOM McLaren Electric Racing, Ian James presented Lydia Piddock, Director of Strategy and Growth at UNHCR the Extreme E car bodywork and driver overalls donated by the NEOM McLaren Extreme E team at the official launch on 4 October 2023.

Vantage Supports UNHCR

We’re thrilled to donate USD100,000 to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in support of the protection and resettlement of over 55,000 refugees and 90,000 asylum seekers in Australia.

Our Chief Strategy & Trading Officer, Marc Despallieres, and our Head of Sales Australia, Jack Kelly, presented the cheque to Mr Nai Jit Lam, Deputy Representative for UNHCR Australia, at the UNHCR’s Canberra office on 24 April 2023.

Transforming Lives Through Education

We understand the power of education to improve the livelihoods of those who receive it. Yet, access to education remains unequal at best. At Vantage, we've been on the lookout for strong partners where we can maximise our effort to build a more equitable world for everyone, so no one gets left behind. In our new partnership with UNESCO, Vantage is committed to improving access to quality education, so everyone can be empowered through education.

To kick off this partnership, we are pleased to sponsor UNESCO's State of the Education report (SOER) – Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education.

Vantage X Stamford International University (Thailand)

We’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stamford International University (STIU) in Thailand!

Under the MOU, we hope to provide internship opportunities and educational support to the STIU students with the aim of helping them develop financial knowledge and skills. Our Global ESG Ambassador Charlie Walker and Dr. Apitep Saekow, Stamford International University’s President were present at the signing ceremony held at STIU on 30 January 2023.

Vantage X Supercar Blondie

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Supercar Blondie, the Australian internet sensation with over 75 million social followers, in our ESG journey.

Supercar Blondie joins Vantage in Sardinia, Italy, to participate in Extreme E’s Blue Carbon initiative – during the week of the Extreme E Island X Prix II race – restoring seagrass ecosystems. Seagrass captures carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests, and while it only covers 0.2% of the seafloor, it absorbs 10% of the ocean’s carbon each year, making it an incredible tool in the fight against climate change.

McLaren Extreme E Partnership

In 2022, we announced our partnership with McLaren MX Extreme E.

We’re supporting the McLaren Racing team as Tanner Foust and Emma Gilmour race state-of-the-art electric SUVs, through the most extreme terrains around the world, to raise awareness for climate change and gender equality.