Social Inclusion
& Solidarity.

Social cohesion is important to us. We direct action at the local level to most closely address the needs of communities. Furthering the social inclusion of young people, children, teenagers and students, we prioritise two main areas: responding to cases of emergency, distress and extreme poverty.

Working towards social inclusion and supporting communities is a central part of our history. For 20 years, we have led a rigorous grass-roots programme of support for organisations fighting to reduce poverty and create an inclusive society. 
Helena Colle Global Head of Corporate Development, Candriam

Young generations ‒ investing for the future

We back initiatives that help young people to grow in each stage of their development, to ease the obstacles that could jeopardise their future. The Institute supports long-term projects, encouraging the intellectual blossoming of children, the development of teenager talents, and educational grants for disadvantaged students.

Demos

Donations to Demos: an initiative giving children from underprivileged backgrounds access to the practice of classical music, broadening horizons and contributing to social cohesion.

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Article 1

Mentoring for teenagers at the Article 1 organisation to promote equal opportunities

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Maastricht University

Creation of Candriam Scholarship Programme at Maastricht University to support first-generation students and help to build an inclusive and sustainable future

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Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques

Scholarship for Ukrainian students at SciencePo as well as Ukrainian refugees impacted by the war.

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Bozar

*Not included in 2022 figures, started January 2023

Donation to “Cantania”, a participatory vocal project for children from 4th to 6th grade in Brussels, and “Interactive School days”, cultural introductions to arts and music for primary and secondary school students

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Boost

Mentoring program to support talented young people from socio-economically underprivileged families and enable them to fully exploit their potential.

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Supplementing the projects backed by The Institute, …

The Candriam Helping Those Who Help (HTWH) program supports charitable social-impact projects led or presented by our employees. The HTWH initiative is part of our identity, aiding charity organisations that fight against child poverty and social exclusion, relieve the solitude of seniors living alone, combat school drop-out, fight against abuse and negligence, and support people with mental disabilities such as Down’s syndrome and autism.

 

Helping Those
Who Help

Supported associations - 2023

Bildungsstätte Anne Frank e.V.

Germany

Promoting dialogue and human rights education, inspired by the legacy of Anne Frank, to foster respect and understanding in today's society.

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Ayuda En Red

Spain

Providing vital support to institutions that help vulnerable communities, working with national organisations such as the Red Cross and local initiatives to empower those who help the most marginalised in society.

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Fundación Amigos de Monkole

Spain

Ensuring health equity in African communities, providing essential health services and empowering individuals to lead healthy, fulfilling lives, guided by the belief in universal access to quality health care.

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Die Arche

Germany

Improving conditions for disadvantaged children and families through a holistic approach, providing recreational activities, meals, educational support, relationship building, holiday camps and parental counselling.

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Come Noi

Italy

Empowering people with disabilities to live independently and promoting social inclusion and community change.

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Goods to Give

Belgium

Collecting new non-food items from businesses and distributing them to the most vulnerable through a network of social organisations fighting poverty in Belgium, helping tens of thousands of people in need every day.

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Sterkmakers in Autisme

Belgium

Raising awareness and promoting the inclusion of people with autism in all areas of society.

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Autour des Williams

France

Funding research, supporting families and raising awareness of Williams syndrome, or Williams–Beuren syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body.

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Bottom Line New York

USA

Enabling students of colour from under-resourced communities to access college and providing individual support to ensure their success.

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Just a Change

Portugal

Rebuilding homes for people in need in Portugal, improving living conditions to reduce poverty and crime, improve public health and give hope for a better future.

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Neno Macadamia Trust

Malawi

Improving food security in Malawi through macadamia agroforestry, enabling smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change and build resilience.

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Making The Leap

UK

Providing disadvantaged young people in the UK with training for successful careers, while raising awareness of social mobility among businesses and organisations.

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Le Monde d'Ayden

Belgium

Belgium's first sensory and inclusive playground, where all children are welcome and those with special needs find a tailored space for play and fun, breaking down barriers while exploring new experiences.

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Fonds Ngangi

Belgium/Congo

Empowering Goma's youth through scholarships and entrepreneurship education to create impactful jobs for regional development.

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AC Bobigny 93

France

Using rugby to integrate disadvantaged young people socially and professionally, promote active lifestyles and provide a range of support programmes including tournaments, school activities, homework help, work experience and corporate partnerships.

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Ovale & Sens

France

Empowering young adults with intellectual disabilities through rugby, promoting personal growth and values such as teamwork and self-esteem.

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AAA - Action Autonomie Avenir

France/Morocco

Managing development projects in Nepal and the High Atlas region of Morocco, including school infrastructure, fruit tree planting, beekeeping training, health facilities, water reservoirs and programmes to support education, children and women in need.

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BrasDessusBrasDessous

Belgium

Connecting elderly individuals with younger neighbors to combat loneliness and foster intergenerational bonds for harmonious aging at home.

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Emergencies
poverty,
exclusion

Local initiatives for global solidarity

We act in times of emergency, distress and extreme poverty in the countries where support is needed. We favour solidarity-minded initiatives such as UNICEF Luxembourg's work for children, which we supported in its effort to assist Ukrainian refugees and Pakistan floods victims in 2022

Projects & charities previously supported

 

Key figures

  • 473k€ Young Generations
  • 175k€ HTWH
  • 55k€ Solidarity