The Coca-Cola Co “open[s] happiness” (as its current motto states) through extending a helping hand to many of those in need. The Coca-Cola Foundation supports various efforts, especially education. Proof to this is the various educational foundations that the company has. Being a global company, Coke has extended its reach to various countries from around the globe.

This educational initiative is primarily shown through the company’s Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, which provides assistance to deserving students throughout the United States. Help especially extends to students who are the first in their families to attend a college. An endowment worth millions of dollars makes sure that many be given a better chance at a better future.

Being a strong advocate for education, the company believes education is one of the keys to socioeconomic development. They aim to create, build, and encourage educational programs for students of all ages. This advocacy reaches countries like the Philippines, China, Chile, Argentina, and Egypt. This is through programs like the Little Red Schoolhouse Program in the Philippines; the Hope Star program in China; donations for the natural sciences and laboratories for scientific education; and other tie-ups with local non-profit organizations. With these outreach initiatives, Coca-Cola continues to open happiness through the 21st Century.