Author: Mafalda Amaro, VP Sponsors & Partners and Social Impact
PMI Switzerland and Six European Chapters Join Forces for THE GREAT WALK Across Europe with Homeless Entrepreneur
7 PMI Chapters, 1 Mission: Support THE GREAT WALK from Homeless Entrepreneur
Homeless Entrepreneur’s mission is to promote economic empowerment and poverty reduction via work and active citizenship thanks to both public and private civic partnerships, so people living in social exclusion can improve their quality of life.
880 kilometers. 5 countries. 20 marathons.
A powerful journey to shine a light on those too often left in the shadows: people experiencing homelessness.
This summer, PMI Switzerland teams up with fellow PMI Chapters from the Netherlands, Belgium, Madrid, Barcelona, Romania, and Poland to support THE GREAT WALK - a bold, cross-border awareness campaign led by Andrew and Toby, two formerly homeless men from Homeless Entrepreneur, as they walk from Linz to Madrid.
But THE GREAT WALK isn’t about PMI members walking.
It’s about standing behind something bigger. Something that matters.
Our Role in THE GREAT WALK:
- Amplify the message across Europe
- Support the campaign with strategic and communication expertise
- Engage members, partners, and local communities
- Lead with purpose and impact
This initiative doesn’t stray from what PMI stands for - it’s a powerful expression of it.
We empower individuals and organizations with skills, purpose, and leadership. Now, we’re using those same tools to make a difference beyond the workplace.
THE GREAT WALK is a rare opportunity to take our project management mindset and apply it to a cause that calls for visibility, empathy, and collective action.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Share the story
- Offer your expertise
- Connect us with sponsors or media
- Or simply follow the journey - and amplify it
Project managers don’t just plan. They lead - especially where it matters most.
Because leadership means standing up, stepping in, and leading by example.
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PMI Switzerland
A Project Managers Without Borders cross-chapter initiative supported by PMI Netherlands, Belgium, Madrid, Barcelona, Romania, and Poland.