Blog Post
At HARMAN, our commitment to responsible product innovation goes hand in hand with creating shared value for customers, communities, and partners through thoughtful engagement and responsible business practices. This year, through some of the strategic HARMAN Inspired partnerships, our global cause initiative that empowers the next generation via music, technology, and service, we’ve deepened our impact globally, thanks to incredible partnerships and the passion of our employees and we’d like to celebrate that on Giving Tuesday.
Through HARMAN Inspired, we have strengthened partnerships that align with our values:
- Charity Miles: Moving for Good
Over 360 employees turned everyday movement into impact this year logging 749,757 miles and supporting 165 charities. Our Global Charity Miles Challenge raised $4,600+ for organizations like WWF, Save The Children, and UNICEF—while promoting wellness and camaraderie.- Curious about what you can do on Giving Tuesday to give back? Check out Gene Gurkoff’s interview with Giving Tuesday CEO, Asha Curran, one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy.
- Curious about what you can do on Giving Tuesday to give back? Check out Gene Gurkoff’s interview with Giving Tuesday CEO, Asha Curran, one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy.
- Music Will: Amplifying Access to Music Education
Together with Music Will, we launched new programs, trained 1,240 teachers, donated 3,375 instruments, and reached 801,000+ students. This year in recognition of Music in Our Schools Month, HARMAN and Music Will joined forces with Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean to support the music program at Theater Arts Production Company School (TAPCo) in the Bronx, NY. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3qx_dQhCuk
- 1,000 Dreams Fund: Empowering Women in STEAM
In its 8th year, 1,000 Dreams Fund is a major partner of HARMAN's global cause movement, HARMAN Inspired, which is preparing the next generation of technology leaders through experiences in music, technology and community service. Since the launch of the New Face of Tech Scholarship Program, over $200,000 in scholarship funding has been provided to women pursuing degrees in fields such as software engineering, mathematics, product development, graphic design and more.
- Celebrating Make Music Day
HARMAN Employees celebrated this year’s Make Music Day through the theme “Let The Music Move You” by bringing immersive experiences like Carpool Karaoke in New York City, Novi and Northridge and global office celebrations across India, China, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. Check out our amazing employees!
That’s not all, at the local level through longstanding collaborations with organizations like Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, Donors Choose, and FIRST Robotics we continue to expand access to education, music, and technology. In India, our work with the Smile Foundation equips students with digital literacy skills for future-ready careers. Across North America, we’ve supported STEAM programs that spark innovation and curiosity among girls and underrepresented youth.
From music education to STEAM empowerment, from charity miles to community service, our partnerships reflect HARMAN’s unwavering commitment to inspire and empower the next generation. Together, we’re proving that innovation and impact go hand in hand.
Thank you to every employee and partner who made this year extraordinary. Here’s to continuing our journey of purpose-driven progress and celebrating Giving Tuesday!
