Futuremakers by Standard Chartered - Empowering the next generation

As the largest charity marathon in Taiwan, charity has always been at the core of the SCTM since 2013. We had supported VI employment via Seeing is Believing. From 2019, we’ve launched Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, our global initiative to tackle inequality by promoting greater economic inclusion in our markets.

In Taiwan, our Futuremakers by Standard Chartered programmes (in partnership withTaipei Parents' Association for the Visually Impaired and The Garden of Hope Foundation) supports 16-35 years old disadvantaged young people, especially girls and visually impaired youth, to learn new skills and improve their chances of getting a job or starting their own business. From 2020 to 2024, we supported about 7,900 visually impaired youth and disadvantaged women in learning new skills, and supported them in employment and entrepreneurship.

To expand the social impact of the Futuremakers by Standard Chartered global charity program, Standard Chartered Bank continues to sponsor the largest charity marathon in Taiwan, the Standard Chartered Taipei Marathon. This initiative calls on the public to run together and donate to support the cause, taking concrete actions to help the younger generation and transform the future.

As of 2025, Standard Chartered Bank, through events, public donations, various fundraising activities, and combined funding from the Standard Chartered Foundation, has invested over NT$129 million in the Futuremakers by Standard Chartered. Since 2020, we have allowed runners to make donations when registering for events. In 2025, approximately 1,400 runners enthusiastically participated, and with donations from Standard Chartered Bank's events, about NT$3.7 million was raised. The runners' generosity has made running even more meaningful.

Please join us to empower disadvantaged young people to learn, earn and grow!!
Click here for more information on Futuremakers by Standard Chartered: https://www.futuremakers.org.tw/