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DP Worlds education strategy

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Our dedication is to inspire and engage the youth by providing them with equitable access to education, skills for the future, and exposure to industry through work experiences and internships. DP World's education strategy aims to reach 1.5 million students by 2030.

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DP WORLD'S GLOBAL EDUCATION PLATFORM

Our new Global Education Platform underscores our dedication to leveraging our reach and experience to address the skills shortage and helping youth prepare for the changing workplace.

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WHY EDUCATION?

We believe everyone should have access to quality education and training, irrespective of their gender, and we want to open up our industry and help remove the barriers preventing girls and women into careers in this sector. More and more, DP World is working in regions where education and future skills are a concern. We believe that never has the education of girls been so important, and that the youth of today will build the future of tomorrow.

Gender Equality Lens

To ensure our community programs are supportive of girls and women as well as boys and men, we use our Gender Equality Lens. Sustainability Champions across regions are trained to apply a gender lens to all projects being supported to ensure we have an equal split of males and females benefiting from our programmes. We have identified the following 2030 goals to ensure females are a key beneficiary of our community strategy: 1 million girls and women will be supported by our community investment programmes and 100,000 hours of employee volunteering dedicated to women empowerment activities.

EXTENT OF GLOBAL ISSUES

65% of students in STEM are men

65%

of students in STEM are men

92% of jobs require digital skills

92%

of jobs require digital skills

33% of workers have low or no digital skills

33%

of workers have low or no digital skills

7 out of 8 workers lack essential green skills

7 out of 8

workers lack essential green skills

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

Jane Goodall Institute

In partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute, we've enriched the Roots and Shoots Programme worldwide with DP World-branded educational resources, engaging 188,000 youth in 43 and planting over 44,000 trees.

Teach for All

DP World and Teach For All are partnering to empower youth in South Africa, Senegal, Argentina, and Pakistan with future skills and climate education through the Future of Work initiative.

UNICEF

DP World commits $6.3 million to educational programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina and Ethiopia, enhancing job readiness and equitable education for young people in humanitarian situations, to access quality education and skills development.

IMPACT AT A LOCAL LEVEL
The Big Tech Project

DP World is actively engaging young tech innovators to address global trade challenges through educational initiatives. The "Big Tech Project" encourages students from leading universities in the UK and India to develop technology-based solutions for optimising global supply chains. The program involves designing prototypes under the guidance of mentors, and winners receive internships, laptops, and cash prizes. DP World is also expanding its technology centres globally, with recent establishments in Bengaluru and Hyderabad in India.

DP World fostering capabilities of British and international coders

In another initiative, DP World is fostering the capabilities of British and international coders, developers, and engineers to drive the future of the UK. The company has formed a diverse global team with expertise in AI, blockchain, and full-stack development. Notable technology solutions, like CARGOES IoT+'s Digital Twin, showcase the talent attracted by DP World.

DP World promoting environmental education and conservation

Additionally, DP World is committed to promoting environmental education and conservation. Efforts include educational programs in Yarimca, Turkey, focusing on reducing plastic waste by educating children and raising awareness among colleagues. In Callao, Peru, DP World published a children's book, "Ecocuento," written and illustrated by employees and their families, emphasising environmental care.

DP World facilitates university and school programmes

Moreover, DP World facilitates university and school programmes, offering various engagement opportunities for students, including tours, career talks, workshops, webinars, and hackathons. The company's commitment to sustainability and community involvement is evident in projects like the "Mind Your Waste" initiative in Yarimca, Turkey, promoting environmentally friendly practices within the communities where DP World operates.

MEASURING AGAINST THE SDGs

DP World's education initiatives strongly align with UN SDGs 4 and 5

SDG 4: Quality Education

Alongside the addition of DP World’s Education Platform, our Big Tech Project engages students from leading universities in the UAE and India, fostering innovation in technology-based solutions for global supply chains.

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SDG 5: Gender Equality

DP World promotes gender equality through technology education, cultivating a diverse team of coders and engineers. Initiatives break gender stereotypes and include partnerships like The Maiden Factor's world tour championing girls' education.

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