Get ready for school with BIC, and together, we’ll beat 16 million pen donations to students in need!
Get ready for school with BIC, and together, we’ll beat 16 million pen donations to students in need!
Join us as we kick off another milestone year and help us to donate another 1 million pens in 2025.
BIC makes it easy to make a difference by simply paying it forward – for every pen you buy, one is donated to learners in need.
South Africa has far too many children entering the school system who don’t complete their matric – over 41% don’t achieve this milestone – and one of the biggest challenges contributing to this dire situation is a lack of resources.
Since 2012, BIC South Africa has been making a meaningful impact through its nationwide initiative, Buy a Pen Donate a Pen. Over the years, this campaign has resulted in the donation of more than 16 million writing tools to students in need.
The concept is simple but powerful: for every pen purchased, BIC donates one to support learners who lack essential stationery. Each year, a million pens are distributed to schools across the country, thanks to this initiative.
Looking ahead to 2025, BIC will continue this commitment by donating pens to around 400 schools. These donations will be distributed during BIC’s annual roadshows, which run from March to June, bringing essential stationery to students nationwide.
Choose BIC back-to-school essentials this January, which are available from leading retail outlets nationally, including Pick ‘n Pay, Checkers, Spar and TakeAlot.
When you select specially marked BIC products at your favourite retailer, we’ll donate a pen for every BIC pen purchased.
You’ll be buying a great quality pen at an affordable price. At the same time, you’re making it possible for BIC to provide crucial resources to children across the country.
And don’t forget to have fun! There are so many interesting ways to use your BIC products. What’s your favourite creative outlet?
Share – we care!
Send us a pic of you and your child with your specially marked BIC stationery item. Since you’ve bought a pen, BIC will donate a pen. Share on social media using #BackToSchoolWithBIC and #ChangeStartsWithOne. Tag us on Facebook and Instagram – let’s drive the conversation!
