The PwC Foundation broadened its contribution to education, entrepreneurship and community support during the 2026 financial year, with PwC Cyprus advancing a series of initiatives designed to create measurable social impact across the island.
Guided by PwC’s broader purpose of building trust in society and addressing long-term challenges, the foundation concentrated its efforts on three strategic pillars: education and culture, youth entrepreneurship, and community support through its Offering Our Hearts & Minds programme.
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Education And Skills Remain A Core Priority
Education remained one of the foundation’s main areas of focus throughout FY26.
Fourteen scholarships were awarded to high-performing students at the University of Cyprus and the Cyprus University of Technology, with both academic achievement and financial need taken into account. PwC Cyprus also continued to support initiatives, including Girls in STEAM and TechWeCan, helping students develop science, technology, and digital skills.
Financial literacy formed another key part of the programme. During Global Money Week, PwC volunteers visited 10 public schools, delivering financial education sessions to 28 classrooms and nearly 300 primary, secondary and lyceum students.
Additional initiatives included a partnership with the Cyprus Institute of Marketing, the Beyond the Workforce of Today programme and continued support for the Pharos Arts Foundation.
Backing The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs
Youth entrepreneurship remained another major focus, with the PwC Foundation continuing its strategic partnerships with Junior Achievement Cyprus, the University of Cyprus and Cyprus Seeds.
Students gained hands-on business experience through the Company Programme, while the Our Community initiative introduced younger participants to civic engagement and community projects.
Among the year’s highlights, HerShield from St Mary’s School in Limassol represented Cyprus at the JA Europe competition in Riga, finishing third in the JA Europe Company of the Year 2026 category among teams from more than 40 countries.
Support also included the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) at the University of Cyprus and the launch of the University of Cyprus C4E Summer Academy. PwC Cyprus is also set to launch the Scale Up 3 programme in September 2026 to support emerging startups.
Community Support Continues To Extend The Foundation’s Reach
Community engagement remained an important part of the foundation’s activities.
Employees participated in blood donation campaigns and supported the Movember movement, while more than 350 volunteers took part in 13 Volunteer Days activities across Cyprus. PwC also continued providing pro bono services and financial support to non-profit organisations.
Leadership Frames Impact As A Long-Term Commitment
PwC Cyprus Chief Executive Andreas Yiasemides said the foundation’s work reflects the company’s long-term commitment to supporting education, entrepreneurship and local communities.
“At PwC, we believe that meaningful change is achieved through collective action, long-term commitment and active participation,” Yiasemides said, adding that the company will continue investing in initiatives that create opportunities for people to thrive and deliver lasting value for future generations.
