During this year’s Week of Possibilities, 873 AbbVie staff across seven Asian markets contributed over 3,600 volunteer hours, supporting more than 4,300 individuals through health, education, inclusion and sustainability initiatives. The program underscores the firm’s expanding corporate‑social‑responsibility footprint in the region.
Key Takeaways
- 873 AbbVie volunteers logged 3,600+ hours across Asia
- Partnerships with 21 community organisations reached 4,300+ beneficiaries
- Focus areas included patient support, disability inclusion, education and environmental sustainability
Singapore, July 13, 2026 – AbbVie’s annual Week of Possibilities (WOP) mobilised 873 employee volunteers across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, India, Taiwan and South Korea. Collectively, they contributed more than 3,600 hours of service, collaborating with 21 local NGOs and positively impacting over 4,300 community members.
Background and Strategic Significance
Launched in 2014, the Week of Possibilities has grown into the AbbVie Foundation’s largest employee‑driven impact program. While AbbVie’s core mission remains the discovery of innovative medicines, the company has increasingly positioned community health equity and sustainable development as strategic pillars. In a region marked by stark health disparities, environmental stressors and gaps in inclusive education, localized partnerships are essential for delivering measurable change.
Key Initiatives Across the Region
In Thailand, volunteers partnered with the Foundation for the Blind to produce Braille books, record audiobooks and spend time with visually‑impaired children. In the Philippines, teams assembled “dignity kits” for earthquake‑affected neighborhoods and hosted a Creative Wellness Day for children with disabilities and their caregivers. Indian volunteers across four cities organised environmental clean‑ups, senior‑citizen outreach, and educational outings for youth with disabilities. Taiwanese staff facilitated inclusive cultural events—Dragon Boat Festival celebrations, craft workshops and tee‑ball games—for people with disabilities. In South Korea, volunteers supported neuro‑degenerative disease patients through community outings, cultural experiences and creative programs for rare‑disease groups. Malaysian teams assisted children’s homes and community kitchens, while Singapore volunteers promoted sustainable farming, delivered meals to vulnerable households and engaged seniors in inter‑generational activities.
Voices from the Field
Allan Javier, Business Unit Manager – Eye Care, AbbVie Philippines, reflected, “The week reminded me there’s a world beyond our office walls. Meeting the children and their families gave me a deeper appreciation for their resilience and reinforced why giving back matters.”
Ms. Chantra Intara, Vice‑Chairman, Foundation for the Blind Thailand, thanked the volunteers: “Your work—from creating Braille books to sharing lunch with our children—has illuminated brighter possibilities for our community.”
Looking Ahead
Regional Vice President Eduardo Tutihashi emphasised that “transformational change begins with meaningful local partnerships.” As AbbVie continues to embed CSR into its business DNA, the Week of Possibilities serves both as a talent‑engagement tool and a tangible demonstration of the company’s commitment to health equity, disability inclusion and environmental stewardship.
