Approximately 2.7 billion people, nearly half the world's population, exist on less than $2 a day, with about 1 billion of them living on less than $1 a day. And while the nations of the world collectively produce enough food to feed every person on Earth, the latest estimates reveal that more than 850 million people-roughly one in eight-do not get enough food to lead healthy, active lives.
Meanwhile, diseases of the developing world continue to exact a terrible toll: malaria, for example, is estimated to kill one African child every 30 seconds.
BCG's involvement in social impact work is motivated by eye-opening facts such as these. Because we possess expertise that is capable of making a difference, we are compelled to work with humanitarian organizations to impact local communities and the world at large.
BCG Switzerland's social activities include for example the Schwab Social Entrepreneur Activities and pre-selection and election of the Social Entrepreneur of the Year, the Business at School initiative and consulting support for the International World Food Program.