In Laos, 23.3% of its people live below their national poverty line, according to the World Bank. Many families are unable to afford adequate clothing.

Since 2016, we have given out close to 21,000 pairs of ABARO school shoes to poor and needy children in Laos through corporate partnerships and our corporate social responsibility initiative.

Kuok Foundation, in partnership with ABARO, has launched a 'Back to School' CSR initiative to support students in need at Lukut, Negeri Sembilan. The program provides essential items, including school shoes, to help students on their educational journey.

Weatherford International, in partnership with Abaro, has launched a school supplies drive for the 2024 academic year, targeting students in need at SK Bukit Bangkong. This initiative aims to provide essential items such as school shoes to support the students' educational journey.

Salcon Berhad, in collaboration with Abaro, has launched the Back to School Project 2024 aimed at supporting underprivileged students at SK Lembah Subang. This partnership is focused on supplying essential school items to ensure every student has the necessary tools for learning.

Press Metal Aluminium Sdn Bhd and Abaro are teaming up to give back to the community in a meaningful way. This year, they're focusing on supporting underprivileged students at SK Sg Binjai and SK Batu Belah by providing essential school items.

Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhd, in partnership with Abaro, has launched a community initiative focused on aiding underprivileged students across six schools. The schools benefiting from this collaboration include SK Dato’ Manan, SK Ijok, SK Rantau Panjang, SK Tanjong Keramat, SKJC Aik Thee, and SKJC Yuk Chih.

A total of 132 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan (Asli) Bukit Kemandol received school supplies from School2U as part of its first corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The students, from Year 1 to 6, received items including bags, shoes, uniforms, stationery, and notebooks.