From a cramped Nairobi apartment to the high-rises of Spring Valley, John Njui’s journey is wired with grit and hope. Once stuck in theory‑heavy training that led nowhere, he now thrives on the PropelA program—trusted with real responsibilities, gaining real skills, and shaping a real future. Each dawn commute, each lift wired, each generator installed brings him closer to the life he once thought impossible.

Since 2009, the BOOKBRIDGE Foundation has connected responsible managers with entrepreneurs in disadvantaged regions to build sustainable social enterprises. Through its long-standing partnership with BOOKBRIDGE, Hilti enables employees to create measurable social impact while gaining new leadership perspectives. A recent project in Sri Lanka shows how personal engagement can drive lasting change for local communities and professionals alike.

Since the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, an estimated 1.5 million people have been killed or seriously injured — making it the most devastating war in Europe since the Second World War. From the first days of the invasion, Doctors Without Borders has been on the ground, working to sustain emergency treatment for the wounded and essential medical care for civilians.

What began in 2014 with twelve Hilti trainees helping build two houses in Srebrenica has grown into a large-scale EBB initiative: 1,000 employees have since built over 225 homes and contributed 42,000 volunteer hours. Namir Porić, part of the project from day one and now director of House of Good Tones, reflects on this remarkable partnership in the interview.

Sri Lanka has been pushed to its limits more than once in recent history. In 2004, the devastating tsunami struck a country already grappling with deep economic, political and social pressures. What started at the time as a donation from the Hilti family and the Hilti Group has since grown into a meaningful Engaged Beyond Business (EBB) initiative: sustained support for the vocational training center established in Monaragala.

A war like the one in Ukraine impacts far more than the front lines. While fighting continues, civilians endure hardship on many other levels. To support those affected, both the Hilti Foundation and Hilti employees contribute to Doctors Without Borders and to a range of projects aimed at easing the many forms of suffering experienced by people on the ground.

Underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio visited the Hilti Headquarters to share the newest findings from his team’s explorations off Egypt’s coast. His update highlighted a year of remarkable discoveries - including the uncovering of a well‑preserved ancient pleasure barge in Alexandria - offering fascinating insights into life and ritual in early Roman Egypt.

A special visit to the supergut CAMP brought together the Hereditary Couple of Liechtenstein and members of the Hilti / Frey-Hilti family for an inspiring exchange centered on biodiversity and learning in nature. Exploring the CAMP’s immersive learning environment, guests discovered different stations and engaged in thoughtful conversations about the importance of experiencing nature firsthand. The personal dialogue was a meaningful affirmation of our work and of the shared vision to reimagine how biodiversity is understood and valued in Liechtenstein.

2025 brought major breakthroughs for Franck Goddio and the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM), including a remarkable discovery in Alexandria’s eastern harbor. The team uncovered a well‑preserved ancient pleasure barge, offering rare insights into ritual, luxury, and daily life in early Roman Egypt.