Highlights from the BDA CSR day 2025

At BDA Partners, we believe in making a positive impact beyond business. Each year, we empower our employees to dedicate a day to volunteer with local organizations—leaving behind laptops, conference calls, and emails; they make a difference in the communities we serve.

In 2025, all our offices participated in BDA CSR Day, illustrating the power of collective action and meaningful change.

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Hong Kong

The Hong Kong team volunteered at Crossroads Foundation, a charity dedicated to serving global and local needs. Our team was divided into groups to assist across multiple departments, including processing donated items, maintaining warehouse operations, and assembling furniture for distribution. Tasks ranged from sorting, packing, and refurbishing goods to moving furniture and preparing event spaces. We enjoyed the opportunity to support the community through hands-on involvement.

Ho Chi Minh City

The Ho Chi Minh City team volunteered at TSC Church, which has been providing 400 meal boxes daily to the needy for over 20 years. Our day began in the kitchen, preparing fresh ingredients and cooking meals under the guidance of senior volunteers. By midday, we packaged hundreds of meals and distributed them to families, children, and elderly individuals in the community. The activity showcased the importance of collaboration and efficiency in supporting large-scale food programs. We are grateful to TSC Church for the opportunity to contribute and to our team members for their generous support of the charity fund.

Seoul

The Seoul team volunteered at Wongaksa Free Meal Center, an organization that has provided daily lunches to low-income seniors and homeless individuals since 1993. We donated KRW 1.5 million to support the purchase of food ingredients and assisted with meal service throughout the day. Our team helped distribute, serve, and wash dishes, ensuring 300 people received warm meals. The activity highlighted the operational commitment required to sustain such programs and the impact they have on vulnerable communities. Our Seoul team was happy to assist Wongaksa’s mission and support its long-standing efforts.

Singapore

The Singapore team volunteered at Willing Hearts, a non-profit operating one of the largest soup kitchens in Singapore. The organization prepares and delivers thousands of meals daily to beneficiaries, including the elderly, disabled, low-income families, and migrant workers. Our team assisted with food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables, as well as sorting bulk ingredients for distribution. The visit offered insight into the scale and efficiency required to sustain such an operation and the critical role volunteers play in its success. 

Tokyo

The Tokyo team participated in a community cleanup organized by the local residents’ association near our office. Alongside more than 100 participants, we collected litter around the neighborhood, including cans, bottles, and cigarette butts. After the cleanup, participants enjoyed complimentary coffee from Starbucks, reinforcing the sense of community and shared responsibility.

London

The London office participated in a year-long mentoring program with Envision, a charity focused on helping young people build confidence and essential skills. Running from September 2024 to June 2025. The project centered on fundraising for women’s safety, with our team guiding students in planning, presenting, and executing their ideas. Additionally, the office joined Shelter’s “Walk for the Homeless,” a charity walk supporting individuals facing housing challenges.

New York

The New York team volunteered at Housing Works Bookstore in Soho, supporting their mission to help individuals affected by homelessness and HIV/AIDS. Our team assisted with sorting donated books, identifying ISBN numbers, and categorizing items for online sales. We also audited bookshelves to ensure accurate inventory and removed titles scheduled for de-listing. We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to their impactful work and support the local community.

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About BDA Partners

BDA Partners is the global investment banking advisor. We are a premium provider of Asia-related advice to sophisticated clients globally, with 30 years’ experience advising on cross-border M&A, capital raising, and financial restructuring. We provide global reach with our teams in New York and London, and true regional depth through our seven Asian offices in Mumbai, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. BDA has deep expertise in the Chemicals, Consumer & Retail, Health, Industrials, Services, Sustainability and Technology sectors. We work relentlessly to earn our clients’ trust by delivering insightful advice and outstanding outcomes. BDA Partners has strategic partnerships with William Blair, a premier global investment banking business, and with DBJ (Development Bank of Japan), a Japanese government-owned bank with US$150bn of assets.

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