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How education is empowering social inclusion in ortugal

How education is empowering social inclusion in ortugal

EPIS (Entrepreneurs for Social Inclusion) is spearheading several initiatives in Portugal, such as awarding scholarships, to promote access to education and academic success for young people in vulnerable situations. The Jerónimo Martins Group is one of the association’s founding members.

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Social energy: how solidarity can connect and empower people

Social energy: how solidarity can connect and empower people

Solidarity is a basic human quality. But it’s more than providing financial aid to the more needy; it’s understanding, caring, supporting, doing what has to be done to release the positive energy that connects people.

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Agility and Engagement as Core Values

Agility and Engagement as Core Values

A place of help and hope. Collective action was needed to guarantee a fast and effective way to help refugees fleeing the war. Biedronka teamed with its partners to ensure that those in need were receiving proper assistance.

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Poland and the Migrants

Poland and the Migrants

The world was moved by Poland’s hospitality with Ukrainian refugees. Perhaps, for Poles, the war may be another form of Russian imperialism, but the fact is that this same war has dissipated differences and rekindled the Polish spirit of Solidarność (Solidarity).

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Women Value

Women Value

United by the desire to add value to Mozambique and be a source of inspiration for others, five young Mozambican women crossed paths at the Girl Move Academy. Jerónimo Martins is a part of this innovative project, which has already been awarded a UNESCO prize.

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Inclusion, valuing Difference

Inclusion, valuing Difference

The pioneering Centro Incluir is the only one of its kind in Portugal and Europe that offers people with disabilities the chance to find their place in the labour market. And to make their dreams come true.

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Bairro Feliz

Bairro Feliz

Launched by Pingo Doce, the Bairro Feliz project is aimed at contributing towards happier communities by supporting the locals’ causes. Filipa Pimentel, Sustainable Development and Local Impact Director of Pingo Doce, shares some happy stories that resulted from the project.

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Szlachetna Paczka

Szlachetna Paczka

Set up in 2001, Szlachetna Paczka (the Noble Gift) is one of the most recognizable social projects in Poland. Arkadiusz Mierzwa, Corporate Communications and Sustainability Director of Biedronka, recounts the story of their partnership and its impact on the future of families in need.

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Misión Nutrición

Misión Nutrición

Malnutrition is one of Colombia’s most serious public health challenges. Spearheaded by Ara, the Misión Nutrición programme emerged with the aim to contribute to a better nourished country. Andrea Jimeno, Corporate Communications Director at Ara, tells how the project is changing that reality.

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Anatomy of a Life Line

Anatomy of a Life Line

The Biedronka Foundation was launched in April 2020 with the mission of helping elderly people live better, healthier and longer lives. Lives worth living. The Foundation’s President, Katarzyna Scheer, expands on the values, concerns and goals of its work with Polish seniors.

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Window of Hope

Window of Hope

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Not all has gone with the Wind

Not all has gone with the Wind

The memory of the nightmare is still vivid but, for the population of Beira, not all is lost. Journalist Pedro Bello Moraes shares his impressions of these people’s resilience and hope for a new tomorrow.

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The Devastation of Cyclone Idai

The Devastation of Cyclone Idai

Journalist Cândida Pinto reports her vision of a city that, in spite of the trail of destruction caused by the storm, is willing to rise again.

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“The Greatest Challenge is going the Distance”

“The Greatest Challenge is going the Distance”

In an interview to FEED, the President of the Portuguese Red Cross analyses the support provided to the city of Beira. For Francisco George, it can’t be a one-off thing and the focus must now be on healthcare consolidation.

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Logbook from Lisbon to Beira

Logbook from Lisbon to Beira

Fátima Loureiro, from Jerónimo Martins, and Henrique Soares dos Santos, from Francisco Manuel dos Santos Society, were aboard the aircraft provided by the Group. They registered their impressions on their visit in this logbook and shared it with FEED.