SAP, a global leader in enterprise business software, proudly announces the success of its Social Sabbatical program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in partnership with Pyxera Global and Pepper Labs. This initiative, which brings together SAP employees from around the world to work on pro bono consulting projects, has significantly supported local social enterprises in their missions to drive positive social change.

Celebrating success: The full team behind SAP’s Social Sabbatical project in Malaysia, including representatives from SAP, Pyrexa Global, Pepper Labs Sdn Bhd, and participating NGOs and social enterprises. This global initiative, which brings SAP employees together to provide pro bono consulting, provides a meaningful impact by supporting local social enterprises in driving positive social change.

About Social Sabbatical

SAP’s Social Sabbatical is an award-winning Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) portfolio designed to both utilise and develop talent at SAP, while helping nonprofits and social enterprises focused on powering opportunity through digital inclusion to run at their best. SAP employees are placed in highly diverse teams to dedicate their skills, expertise, and know-how in a unique, short-term assignment.

Empowering Local Change Makers

The SAP Social Sabbatical program in Kuala Lumpur has partnered with four social enterprises: 42KL, MySkills Foundation, Women of Will, and Biji-Biji. Over the program, SAP employees used their professional skills in areas such as strategy development, marketing, financial planning, operations and process management to solve organisational challenges and strengthen the capacity and skills of these organisations.

SAP CSR supports businesses that put people and the planet first.

SAP aims to pioneer an ecosystem where businesses prioritise both people and the planet, shaping the future economy. Recognizing that many social enterprises are not yet ready to enter B2B social procurement, SAP has implemented programs to help them scale, offering personalised consulting by SAP employees both in person and virtually.

To date, the social sabbatical has worked with 531 social enterprises in 54 countries impacting 7 million lives and engaging 418,000 volunteer hours. 98% of the social enterprises report satisfaction with the experience and deliverables of the Social Sabbatical.

Success Stories 

One of the notable beneficiaries of this initiative is 42KL, a unique computer science school with no fees, no classes, and no teachers, aiming to develop tech talents over the next few years. Through the collaboration, SAP consultants stepped in to help 42KL develop and execute a powerful marketing and outreach plan that appeals to potential students, industry leaders and funding partners. As a result, 42KL will be able to create a steady stream of student enrolment and corporate support, facilitating not only the expansion of the program but also ensuring graduates secure meaningful employment opportunities within companies.

Another success story is MySkills Foundation, which supports at-risk youth in Malaysia by transforming school dropouts through attitude shifts and market-relevant technical skills, helping them reintegrate into society. With SAP's intervention, MySkills Foundation received a strategic business roadmap for its social enterprise, Primus Wellness, creating more opportunities for at-risk youth, stimulating the local economy, and improving the foundation's financial health, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.

Quotes

"At SAP, we believe in the transformative power of sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration. Through the SAP Social Sabbatical program, we are proud to channel the expertise of our global workforce into strengthening Malaysian social enterprises. This initiative not only amplifies the impact of local change-makers but also cultivates a rich learning environment for our employees and the communities we serve. Together, we are building a resilient ecosystem where Malaysian social enterprises can thrive, contributing significantly to both social and economic development in the country," said Vipin Chandran, SAP Malaysia Managing Director.

“The SAP consultants played a pivotal role in shaping our communications, advocacy and impact messaging strategy. The team immersed themselves to understand the challenges we faced, our personal journeys, the local cultural context, and our organisational strengths. This allowed them to combine their global experience and technical know-hows, with our local insights and expertise, to develop something truly meaningful” said Rashvin Pal Singh, Group CEO Biji-biji Initiative & Mereka.

“The program was a transformational experience for Women of Will (WOW). The consultants were able to truly understand our strengths and challenges and develop systems, processes and strategies for us to move from being 'effective' to also being 'efficient'. Through this support WOW can scale our programs to impact more women and communities in need in Malaysia,” said Lakshwin Muruga, Executive Director of Women of Will (WOW), an NGO focused on empowering disadvantaged women in Malaysia by helping them become entrepreneurs.

Future Commitment

SAP remains committed to its Social Sabbatical program, recognizing the profound benefits it brings to both the participating employees and the partner organisations. By fostering a culture of volunteerism and social responsibility, SAP continues to contribute to the global community.

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