Dulwich Pudong wins Sustainability & Innovation Award for Social Impact

Our Global Citizenship programme has been honoured nationally after Dulwich Pudong received the 2025 Sustainability & Innovation Award for Social Impact.

Yesterday in Shanghai, our amazing Global Citizenship team proudly accepted this national award — celebrating organisations that drive meaningful, lasting change. The awards were organized by the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, with the Social Impact category sponsored by the University of Manchester.

At Dulwich Pudong, our commitment to People & Planet is central to our mission, with over 50 active initiatives across Service Learning, Interculturalism & Diversity, Social Justice, and Sustainability.

Making a difference

  • Student-led projects like One Voice Summit and Waste to Wonder.
  • Support for China-based organisations including Home Sweet Home, Kidscan, Blue Harbor Foundation and more.
  • Overseas partnerships including The Peace Centre in Uganda and Sanjeewani Primary School in Nepal.

Building an inclusive community

  • Nearly 300 co-curricular activities (24 focused on social responsibility).
  • 500+ community events annually, including focused learning around global cultural festivals.
  • Signature initiatives like ‘Intercultural & Diversity Week’, Girls in STEM, and Half the Sky.
  • A dynamic Parent Academy programme and engaged parent body.

Collaborating for lasting impact

  • Continuous dialogue with students, staff, families and partners.
  • An engaged student-led Sustainability Committee.
  • Transparency through our annual ESG report.

We’re proud to be nurturing students who ‘Live Worldwise’ and lead with empathy, purpose, and a passion for global citizenship.

“It really is an honour to be recognised for this award for Social Impact. We really live our mission to ensure our students ‘make a positive difference’. Our programmes empower students to be changemakers in our communities and the initiatives they create, to serve both people and the planet, constantly impress me. It really is exciting to see them develop into active global citizens. This award really reflects that ambition and drive to have a positive impact on those around us.”
– Anthony Reich, Director of Global Citizenship

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Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong

Since 2003, Dulwich Pudong has been a leading international school in Shanghai with a strong academic reputation. Whilst we have an unparalleled track record with IB results significantly above the global average, our holistic educational philosophy focuses on ensuring students have the skills and motivation to make a positive difference in the world. They are global citizens encouraged to develop their talents and interests, fostering a genuine and intrinsic love of learning. Matriculating into leading universities around the world, including ivy leagues, Oxbridge and many more. They ‘Live Worldwise’.

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