Giving back

Trading for charity

IMC proudly supports Room to Read's mission to end illiteracy across the globe.

About the event

On Tuesday 16 July 2024, IMC hosted its annual Trading and Gaming Day for Charity, donating $6 million in support of Room to Read’s literacy programmes in South Africa, Tanzania, and India.

Massive thanks to IMC employees and Team Liquid talent, who put their advanced trading and gaming skills to the test over an epic 24 hours to help Room to Read train teachers, build libraries, creates classroom materials, and publish high-quality, local language children’s books.

In 2023, we renewed our partnership with Room to Read for an additional five years, with the commitment to donate $30 million in 2024-2028. With this next phase, we aim to provide books and other resources for nearly 5.7 million more children in Africa and India by 2028 and support lasting improvements in education systems in the developing regions where Room to Read works.

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Trading across timezones

Check out some of the highlights from this year’s event!

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The impact in Africa and India

IMC has proudly supported Room to Read’s mission to end illiteracy across the globe for the past 8 years, donating more than $33 million so far to literacy programmes in South Africa, Tanzania, and India.

1.9Million
books distributed
6000
Schools supported
3.2Million
Children benefitted

School visit

In 2023, IMC traders, developers, and business operations staff visited schools in India, South Africa, and Tanzania supported by Room to Read.

Colleagues met with children, parents, teachers, and government representatives to learn first-hand how our commitments are helping shape the educational experiences of children living in high-need areas.

Check out our articles featuring some of those IMCers below.