At Roche, we believe that children in need everywhere deserve a helping hand towards a brighter future. That's why, every June, our employees around the world join forces for the Roche Children's Walk. At Roche sites around the world, including Aotearoa New Zealand, employees raise awareness and funds for the children most in need of support, and the company matches all contributions.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, 50% of funds raised are channelled through the Roche Employee Action and Charity Trust (Re&Act), a legally independent charity. Re&Act partners with a variety of non-governmental organisations to support children’s programmes in developing countries, such as in Malawi, Ethiopia, Nepal and the Philippines. The other 50% of the funds raised go to local children’s charities, including Foster Hope and the Starship Foundation.