Social Inclusion
& Solidarity.

Social cohesion is important to us. We aim to further empower young people, including children, teenagers and students, by supporting access to culture and equal opportunities. We take action at the local level to address the needs of communities more closely, responding to emergency crisis, distress and extreme poverty in Europe and internationally.

Young generations ‒ investing for the future

We back initiatives that help young people grow at each stage of their development, easing the obstacles that could jeopardise their future.

The Institute supports long-term projects, encouraging the intellectual and cultural blossoming of children, the development of teenagers’ talents, and providing educational grants for disadvantaged students.
Moïra Yoka CSR Officer, Candriam

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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Complementing the Institute’s long-term partnerships, …

“The Candriam Helping Those Who Help (HTWH) programme supports grassroots and charitable social-impact projects led or presented by Candriam employees. Over the past 24 years, HTWH has funded projects run by charitable organisations that address child poverty and social exclusion, relieve loneliness among isolated older adults, prevent school dropout, combat abuse and neglect, and support people with mental disabilities. As it enters its 25th year, the programme remains a core part of Candriam’s identity and its commitment to those who help others.”

Amandine Lesieur, President of Helping Those Who Help Committee

 

Helping Those
Who Help

Supported associations - 2025

Associação Just a Change

Portugal

Housing rehabilitation for people in need in Portugal

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Making The Leap

UK

The ACE Programme supports unemployed young people in London.

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Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y)

Luxembourg / Nepal

Offering training to excluded young women in Nepal to help them achieve sustainable livelihoods.

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Fundación Amigos de Monkole

Spain/Kinshasa

Secondary education and sewing-based vocational training for vulnerable girls and young women in Kinshasa.

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Bibliothèques Sans Frontières

France/Palestine

Mobile multimedia learning spaces providing safe educational and cultural activities for vulnerable children and youth in the West Bank.

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High Her ASBL

Belgium

Training and mentoring programme helping women entrepreneurs in Belgium strengthen their fundraising and financial readiness.

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la CAMI Sport et Cancer

France

Free adapted physical activity sessions for cancer patients at Toulon Hospital, improving strength, autonomy and quality of life.

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Goods to give

Belgium

Collection and redistribution of new school supplies to support children and teenagers living in poverty in Belgium.

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BdBd & Accolage

Belgium

Social outings and intergenerational activities to combat loneliness among low-income elderly people in Belgium and France.

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FONDATION CHR de la CITADELLE

Belgium

Affordable home-like accommodation near CHR Citadelle, enabling parents to stay close to their hospitalised children.

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POTENTIA

Belgium

Cultural, nature-based and self-development activities helping vulnerable young people rebuild confidence and improve well-being.

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Stiftung Sabab Lou

Germany / Gambia

One-year agribusiness training in The Gambia, combining sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship for young people.

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The Neno Macadamia Trust

UK/Malawi

Expansion of macadamia agroforestry in Malawi to develop new nurseries, increase farmers’ incomes, create jobs and support climate impact.

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Fonds Ngangi ASBL

Belgium / Democratic Republic of the Congo

Scholarships, mentoring and preparatory support for financially disadvantaged high-potential students in Goma.

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Rolling Douche ASBL

Belgium

Distribution of backpacks containing essential hygiene and survival items for people who are homeless.

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Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank

UK

Sustaining warehouse operations to ensure safe food storage and distribution to people in crisis in Hammersmith and Fulham.

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Emergencies
poverty,
exclusion

Local initiatives for global solidarity

We support local initiatives addressing emergencies, poverty and exclusion. In situations of natural disasters or armed conflicts, we partner with organisations on the ground to provide relief to affected communities.

Projects & charities previously supported

 

Key figures

  • 375k€ Young Generations
  • 175k€ HTWH
  • 20k€ Solidarity