From the beginning, the SMEC Foundation has been inspired and led by employees who are motivated to make a difference in the regions where we operate.
The Foundation was created in 2001 as an employee initiative, driven by employees who saw the needs of the communities around the project environments where we worked, and wanted to get involved. Eventually, these grassroots initiatives were formalised with the establishment of the SMEC Foundation.
Our local offices and teams worldwide are still closely involved in submitting funding proposals, visiting project sites and helping to build and strengthen our partnerships with local NGOs. Over the years, we have funded over 200 projects in over 30 countries, and we have expanded to operate an Emergency Relief Assistance program for SMEC employees and associates.