Bright smiles, colourful drawings and an atmosphere filled with excitement marked a truly heartwarming day as over 80 children from the Nanum Community Learning Centre (CLC) visited the Samsung Head Office for their Graduation Ceremony. Celebrating the spirit of the International Day of Happiness, the event reflected the joy of learning and the promise of brighter futures with children from underserved communities, who are attending school for the very first time.

The day was filled with curiosity, laughter and a sense of pride as the young graduates stepped into a new phase of their educational journey.

When Happiness Takes Shape Through Creativity

To celebrate the theme of happiness, the children prepared beautiful drawings capturing what brings them joy — family, school, friends, nature and dreams for the future. Each drawing was a heartfelt expression of gratitude for the support they have received.

The children presented these handmade cards to the leading donors of the Nanum Kiosk as a thank-you gesture. Their creativity reflected warmth, sincerity and appreciation, turning simple drawings into meaningful symbols of connection.

School-Ready for the Journey Ahead

Supporting their continued education, the children received thoughtfully prepared school-ready kits from the leading donors of the Nanum Kiosk. The kits included school bags, stationery, pencil boxes and water bottles — essential tools that will accompany them as they continue to learn, grow and explore new possibilities.

Holding their new school bags with excitement, the children radiated pride and confidence. These kits represent more than supplies; they reflect encouragement, belief and a shared commitment to their futures.

Words that Inspire Confidence and Dreams

Samsung leaders shared heartfelt words of encouragement, motivating the children to continue learning with curiosity and confidence.

“I am very happy to meet all of you. You all must study well, but also dream big. We are here to support you,” said President & CEO, JB Park while speaking to students in Hindi.

His message encouraged the children to pursue education while continuing to dream big, reassuring them that they are supported at every step.

A Celebration of Hope and Possibility

The visit left the children inspired and energised, giving them a glimpse into a world of opportunities that education can help unlock. Their excitement was evident as they explored the space, interacted with teams and celebrated together.

The Nanum Graduation Ceremony beautifully captured the essence of happiness — not just as a feeling, but as an opportunity to learn, dream and move forward with confidence. Through initiatives like Nanum, Samsung continues to nurture young aspirations, empowering children to believe in their potential and take confident steps towards their future.

Because when children are supported, encouraged and celebrated, happiness becomes a shared journey — one that grows stronger with every opportunity to learn.

Beyond technology and products, Samsung’s citizenship programmes continued to focus on people, empowering young innovators, equipping India’s youth with future-ready skills, strengthening institutions, and fostering a culture of giving back. Across classrooms, communities, campuses, and innovation hubs, Samsung’s initiatives reached thousands of lives this year, reinforcing a long-standing belief: technology creates its greatest value when it enables people to grow, dream, and lead change.  Over the last 30 years Samsung India’s Citizenship progammes have benefited lives of 1.5 mn people.

Solve for Tomorrow: Empowering Young Minds to Solve Real Problems

In 2025, Solve for Tomorrow once again emerged as a platform where young Indians turned curiosity into solutions. Students from across the country identified challenges rooted in their communities—ranging from sustainability and education to healthcare and inclusion—and worked to develop technology-led answers.

The programme went beyond ideation, offering mentorship, design-thinking frameworks, and exposure to innovation ecosystems. For many participants, Solve for Tomorrow became their first real encounter with problem-solving at scale—building confidence, collaboration, and a sense of purpose.

The Top Four winning teams in 2025 — Percevia (Bengaluru), NextPlay.AI (Aurangabad), Paraspeak (Gurugram), and Prithvi Rakshak (Palamu) — received INR 1 crore in incubation grants and will continue to develop their prototypes into scalable real-world solutions with mentorship support at IIT Delhi’s FITT Labs.

The jury panel brought together Samsung leadership and experts from across academia, government, and industry to evaluate the finalists’ solutions across four thematic tracks — AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat; Future of Health, Hygiene, and Well-being in India; Environmental Sustainability via Technology; and Social Change through Sport and Tech.

This year’s Samsung Solve for Tomorrow witnessed thousands of participants from across India presenting bold, human-centered ideas that blended innovation with purpose. For the first time, finalists also gained hands-on access to FITT’s advanced R&D infrastructure, refining their concepts before the Grand Finale.

Samsung Innovation Campus: Building Future-Ready Skills for a Digital India

As industries rapidly adopt emerging technologies, Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) played a vital role in preparing India’s youth for the future of work in 2025. The programme offered structured learning in areas such as AI, IoT, coding, and big data—combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on application.

Aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India and Digital India missions, Samsung Innovation Campus equips youth with essential skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Coding & Programming. Samsung Innovation Campus, the company’s flagship CSR programme now spans 10 states, aiming to upskill 20,000 students nationwide in 2025 — a six-fold expansion over last year.

Nationally, the initiative has achieved 44% women participation, reflecting Samsung’s focus on inclusive and equitable skilling. In Uttar Pradesh, 5000 students would be provided training this year, which is about 25% of the national target — positioning the state as a frontrunner in driving digital empowerment and job-ready talent.

Through Samsung Innovation Campus, Samsung continued to support India’s ambition of becoming a global digital talent hub.

Samsung DOST: Enabling Access to All

In 2025, Samsung India announced a major scale-up of its flagship Samsung Digital & Offline Skills Training (DOST) Sales Programme, under which 9,400 young people from underserved communities will be trained for frontline retail roles. The initiative reinforces Samsung’s commitment to building a skilled, future-ready workforce and advancing India’s vision of inclusive economic growth.

Since its launch in 2021, the DOST Sales Programme has created a strong talent pipeline for India’s fast-expanding organised retail sector. With DOST Sales 4.0, which commenced this year, Samsung is doubling down on its skilling mission in partnership with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and the Telecom Sector Skills Council (TSSC).

DOST Sales 4.0 is yet another step in Samsung’s commitment to driving inclusive, sustainable growth by bridging skill gaps and helping India’s youth participate confidently in the country’s digital and economic transformation.

Nanum: Volunteering that Reflects Samsung’s People-First Culture

At the heart of Samsung’s citizenship efforts lies Nanum, its global volunteering platform. In 2025, Samsung employees across India actively contributed their time and skills to support education, community development, and social causes.

From mentoring students to participating in community initiatives, Nanum embodied Samsung’s belief that citizenship is a shared responsibility.

Through the Nanum Kiosk initiative, Samsung employees are not just donating money—they’re nurturing futures. Each child sent back to school is a story of possibility, made real by shared compassion and purpose.

This day was a reminder that when people come together to care, incredible change can happen. And for these children, the journey is just the beginning.

A Year Defined by Purposeful Progress

Together, Solve for Tomorrow, Samsung Innovation Campus, Samsung DOST, and Nanum shaped a year of meaningful impact for Samsung India in 2025. Each programme addressed a different facet of progress—innovation, skilling, access, and community, yet all were united by a common purpose.

As Samsung looks ahead, its citizenship programmes will continue to evolve with India’s needs, ensuring that technology remains a force for empowerment, opportunity, and inclusive growth. Because when innovation is guided by purpose, its impact lasts far beyond a single year.

A place of celebration for courage, hope, and new beginnings

On a bright afternoon filled with smiles, laughter, and a heartfelt welcome song, Bal Raksha Bharat, an NGO in Gurugram, turned into a place of celebration for courage, hope, and new beginnings.

In collaboration with Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children), this unique CSR program aims to send 200 children back into classrooms and toward a brighter future. As part of Samsung’s Nanum Kiosk initiative, employees have been quietly tapping into a powerful cause. Each tap of their ID cards at the Nanum Kiosk is a gesture of support for underprivileged children, helping them find their way back to school.

The Nanum Kiosk is an innovative donation platform installed across Samsung offices.  Employees can contribute by simply tapping their ID cards, with each tap donating a fixed amount (e.g. INR 50) to support underprivileged children.  These kiosks have been instrumental in raising substantial funds for supporting underprivileged children.

Samsung hosted a special recognition ceremony for young achievers—children who, after completing a bridge course by Bal Raksha Bharat, have now secured admission in public schools. These children were felicitated with certificates and warm wishes for their new academic journeys.

SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia, addressed the gathering with heartfelt encouragement, reminding everyone present of the power of education and community. He handed over certificates to all children and interacted with them.

“Samsung wants you to read more, learn more and dream more. We are always here to support your dreams and cheer for you,” he said in his address.

All smiles with the certificates

Adding joy and soul to the ceremony was a musical performance by the children. Their voices echoed through the premises, resonating with the spirit of resilience and determination.

As the first batch of children stepped forward for their certificates and photo-op with the Samsung leadership, the room brimmed with quiet pride. The second batch followed, beaming with excitement. The event ended on a touching note with a Thank You Card Ceremony, where children distributed handmade notes to express their gratitude.

Thank you cards from students at Bal Raksha Bharat

Through the Nanum Kiosk initiative, Samsung employees are not just donating money—they’re nurturing futures. Each child sent back to school is a story of possibility, made real by shared compassion and purpose.

This day was a reminder that when people come together to care, incredible change can happen. And for these children, the journey is just the beginning.