Roche Children’s Walk

Since its inception in 2003, over 350,000 Roche employees have raised more than CHF 25 million to support children’s projects in over 75 countries. This collective effort has provided critical funding for over 1,000 initiatives focusing on education, nutrition, primary healthcare, and social development.

The Children’s Walk 2025 official date is on 16 June 2025, and we are determined to make this a record-breaking year, with even greater participation and donations to benefit children in need.

At Roche, we believe every child deserves a chance to unlock their potential and achieve a brighter future. Through the legally independent charity Roche Employee Action and Charity Trust (Re&Act), we partner with trusted non-governmental organizations like UNICEF, the Roger Federer Foundation, and Child’s Dream. Together, we support local initiatives that empower communities to create lasting change for thousands of children worldwide.

• 950 orphans and young adults have been supported through care and education by Selam Children's Village.

• More than 430,000 children have benefitted from educational programmes across Ethiopia, Malawi, Nepal and the Philippines with UNICEF.

• 8,000 children have benefitted from new classrooms, computer labs or scholarships in Cambodia with Child’s Dream.

• 168,000 children have been enrolled in the School Readiness Initiative by the Roger Federer Foundation.

Every donation made by Roche employees is matched by the company, doubling the impact of our collective efforts.

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In 2024, the Roche Children’s Walk united employees across the globe in an inspiring show of solidarity:

• 124 sites participated across 61 countries.

• More than 18,000 employees joined the Walk.

• Together, we raised CHF 1.2 million, making a real difference in the lives of children and their communities.

• our Children's Walk 2024 video, which highlights the remarkable impact achieved by Roche colleagues through their collective efforts.

Each year, a select group of Roche Children’s Walk Ambassadors experiences the life-changing impact of Re&Act-supported projects firsthand. From visiting schools built by Child’s Dream in Cambodia to seeing the Roger Federer Foundation’s and ActionAid’s programs in Ethiopia and Malawi, these ambassadors represent the heart of Roche’s commitment to creating positive change.

To date, over 120 ambassadors have witnessed the power of our collective efforts and returned to inspire their colleagues with stories of hope and transformation.

Let’s continue this journey of empowerment and transformation. The Children’s Walk 2025 is an opportunity for all of us to come together and make a difference for children around the globe. Whether you walk, fundraise, or support in other ways, your contributions matter. It’s All about impact!

Together, we can empower communities and transform futures. Let’s walk for a brighter tomorrow.

Here are some examples of fundraising done by the affiliates.

Re&Act ensures responsible and effective use of the donations. Re&Act supports children’s projects in developing countries with experienced and trustworthy non-governmental organisations such as: