An innovative give back programme where teams customise stuffed animals with unique 'broken' features inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi — then donate them to a children's charity. These 'broken' parts are celebrated, not hidden, creating a powerful message about embracing imperfections that resonates far beyond the event.
The Broken Bear programme is based on the Japanese art of Kintsugi — the practice of repairing broken things by mending areas of breakage with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object to be recognised and celebrated, rather than something to disguise or be ashamed of.
Each person receives a stuffed animal and general instructions with the goal of creating a meaningful and unique gift for a child in need. A group might remove a limb from their bear and sew the wound with gold or silver string — the gold and silver becoming part of the bear's identity, viewed in a positive light. A way to show kids to embrace their flaws and imperfections. The accompanying introduction card tells the bear's unique story, making it a truly personal gift.
Each person receives a stuffed animal and a series of supplies. The goal is to create a meaningful and unique gift for a child in need — celebrating the animal's unique 'broken' features rather than hiding them.
Teams modify their bears — for example, removing a limb and sewing the wound with gold or silver string in the Kintsugi tradition. A backstory introduction card is created to gift with the animal, celebrating its unique story.
Completed bears are donated to a children's charity or local hospital. Grupo Events coordinates the charity on your behalf. The donation moment is deeply emotional and universally memorable.
Designing a unique, meaningful stuffed animal with a personal backstory is a deeply creative activity that gives every team member a genuine way to express themselves.
The Kintsugi philosophy of celebrating imperfections resonates deeply with teams who value empathy and emotional intelligence in the workplace.
Donating a personalised gift to a child in need creates a uniquely intimate and meaningful charitable impact that participants remember for years.
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Broken Bear in action — corporate groups across Mexico's top resort destinations.
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"On behalf of the Management team, I would like to officially Thank You for leading our teams today. The feedback from our community was overwhelmingly positive — a great way to end our day. The donation resonated with us all and was the best part of the entire exercise."
"I am so happy that we worked with you. I really can't say enough good things about the team. They were all incredibly helpful, fun, professional, and just plain great at their jobs. The feedback from participants has been overwhelming, everyone had such a great time."
"I liked that different people can come together quickly when genuine effort is applied. We learned how to work together effectively. Teams can work well together when everyone is given space and opportunity to do what they do best. Teamwork can be achieved in a hectic setting."
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