Driving change through social impact
Driving change through social impact
Using project management for social change
At PMI, social impact means using our project management skills to make a difference. By partnering with not for profits and driving targeted initiatives, we aim to create sustainable, long-lasting improvements in communities across the globe. Our efforts align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), focusing on areas like education, health, sustainability, and economic stability. Through strategic volunteerism and Project Management expertise, we empower communities and transform lives.
Engage, volunteer, and transform lives
We believe in the power of project management to drive positive change. There are multiple ways you can contribute to our social impact initiatives, whether through global programs or local efforts. By volunteering your skills and time, you can make a meaningful difference in communities worldwide. Here are some of the key ways you can get involved.
Project Managers Without Borders
Project Managers Without Borders (PMWB) connects skilled project managers with not for profit organizations to drive impactful change worldwide. By providing essential project management expertise, PMWB helps not for profits efficiently execute crucial initiatives, maximize their impact, and enhance their operations. Join us in supporting sustainable development and creating lasting positive effects in communities worldwide.
Making Panama's Roads Safer
Fundación Educación Vial had a mission to make Panama’s roads safer, but no roadmap to success. PMWB Latin America helped the non-profit create a strategic business plan, improving efficiency and sustainability.
Weaving Futures in Guatemala
PMWB helped Weaving Futures, a nonprofit breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala, create an agroecological farm to grow food and income for the community.
PMI Educational Foundation
For over 30 years, the PMI Educational Foundation (PMIEF) has equipped youth with essential project management skills to help them thrive. By engaging in pro bono work and partnering with youth-serving non-profit organizations, PMIEF volunteers empower the next generation to lead successful and impactful lives. Join us in fostering educational growth and creating brighter futures for young people around the world.
Helping Special Olympics Ukraine Triumph
With their facilities destroyed by war, Special Olympics Ukraine was able to rebuild their programs and support athletes, coaches, and volunteers with partnership from PMIEF. Ultimately, Team Ukraine triumphed with 21 medals in the 2023 games.
Local initiatives with PMI chapters and organizations
PMI chapters and the organizations you work for offer various opportunities to pledge your project management skills toward social good. Engaging with local initiatives allows you to make a direct impact within your community and use your expertise to support critical projects.
PMI Lebanon Chapter: Rebuilding Community in Lebanon
When a massive explosion ripped through the Port of Beirut, Lebanon’s capital was left in chaos - and uncertainty. The PMI Lebanon Chapter doubled down on its efforts to support the NGOs rebuilding the community.
PMI Taiwan Chapter: Bringing Agile to Rural Startups
To help rural entrepreneurs solve local problems, the PMI Taiwan chapter launched a business coaching program focused on teaching agile methodologies and management capabilities.
PMI Delaware Valley Chapter: Scoring a Win for Disadvantaged Students
From a scoring app to streamline judging at an annual science fair to STEM mentoring, PMI members have been helping students from economically disadvantaged and historically marginalized communities prepare to compete for careers in STEM.
PMI Melbourne Chapter: Organizing It Forward with Australian Youth
When members of the PMI Melbourne chapter rolled out project management training at schools across the region, students quickly picked up organizational skills to apply to their assignments and in life.
PMI Hyderabad Chapter: Improving Economic Opportunities Through Infrastructure
Members of the PMI-Pearl City, Hyderabad chapter partnered with India’s Ministry of Rural Development to make projects in remote areas more efficient and learned that sometimes project management takes a village.
