At KPMG, giving back is an essential aspect of life and an integral part of our values, culture, and Impact Plan. Through the KPMG Foundation, we want to give our people the opportunity and time to make a real difference in the community and charities they care about. By giving every person the opportunity to submit a volunteer work project, we aim to motivate everyone to get actively involved and make an impact.
KPMG Foundation’s First Project
Escalpade was the first volunteering project under the KPMG Foundation, selected by our people. Escalpade is a nonprofit organization for people and children with disabilities in Walloon Brabant, involving three entities: an elementary school, a secondary school, and a day-care center. They promote and carry out the pedagogical, social, cultural, and educational projects aimed at disabled people by organizing day-care, leisure, and teaching activities.
In 1997, the nonprofit organization Escalpade was founded by parents of children with physical disabilities. As there was no school in Walloon Brabant that catered to the needs of their children with physical disabilities, several parents decided to join forces to fill this gap. Through exceptional solidarity, Escalpade was set-up to offer adapted education to people with physical disabilities and so far it has made a significant impact for people living in Walloon Brabant.
