AbbVie employees in Kolkata volunteer during 8th annual ‘Week of Possibilities’ to support local community

On June 28 AbbVie employees in Kolkata participated in their eighth annual Week of Possibilities volunteering programme, which unites employ...

On June 28 AbbVie employees in Kolkata participated in their eighth annual Week of Possibilities volunteering programme, which unites employees around the world with a single purpose: to give back to local communities through volunteering. Employees of Allergan, an AbbVie company, engaged with children at Transcendent Knowledge Society in Behala, in activities aimed to help with the preparation of light snacks like bhel puri, papri chaat, canapes, sandwiches, etc along with children/youth with special needs and share a meal together along with fun and games.

From June 26 to 30, thousands of AbbVie employees in more than 50 countries and territories will join forces with trusted nonprofit and community partners across the globe to complete hands-on projects to benefit local communities impacting tens of thousands of people.

“At AbbVie, we are committed to supporting our local community in Kolkata through volunteering, and we’re excited to partner with Transcendent Knowledge Society to make a positive impact for children,” said Suresh Pattathil, Managing Director & General Manager, Allergan, an AbbVie company. “During our Week of Possibilities, one of our most anticipated annual volunteer initiatives across the company, thousands of AbbVie employees are united around the world by serving their local communities.”

In each Week of Possibilities, Kolkata service projects are selected to ensure that AbbVie volunteer efforts align with the greatest needs of each local community. Local projects are designed and implemented in partnership with nonprofit partners close to the communities being served, including Transcendent Knowledge Society.

AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities started in 2014 and is now a global tradition for the company. It is funded in part by the AbbVie Foundation and focuses on service projects in the local communities in which AbbVie employees live and work around the world.