Dentons Middle East has reached its goal of completing 50 CSR initiatives across the Middle East, raising US$50,000, helping 30 non-profit organisations, with more than 175 volunteers putting in over 870 volunteer hours as part of the "50 for 50 Challenge". The project also builds upon the Firm’s award-winning CSR programme in the Middle East.
In September 2019, Dentons launched the ambitious quest to complete 50 different CSR initiatives in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices and to inspire all members across our Middle East offices to give back to their communities.
Over the course of the Challenge, staff across all nine offices in the Middle East have cycled, run and walked for charity, raised awareness for environmental causes and health issues, collected toys for refugees, baked cakes to raise money for various non-profit organisations and donated time towards pro bono work.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Challenge and fundraising moved online, including virtual fitness challenges, distributing re-usable cotton face masks, and even Zoom videos to record beards being shaved off to mark the start of "Movember".
Paul Jarvis, Dentons’ CEO for the UK, Ireland and the Middle East, comments: "It is a privilege to be part of a very different law firm with a deep regional presence and strong connections with our communities. The ’50 for 50 Challenge’ has allowed us to give back to these communities. It has been hugely rewarding and a truly fitting way to mark 50 years of being in this remarkable nation. I hope it inspires others to choose to give back to their community."
