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A new home away from home

Acreditar means “Believe” and more than a place to stay, its houses turn into reality the belief that “home is where the heart is”.

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World Economic Forum recognises Jerónimo Martins’ best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion

The Incluir Programme, developed by Jerónimo Martins to promote the employability of people with disadvantage access to the labour market, has been recognised by the World Economic Forum as a world-class initiative in the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) report.

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Ara and UNICEF, supporting children’s education in Colombia

Ara has partnered with UNICEF in 2024 to implement the “Comprehensive Care for Early Childhood, Families and Caregivers” programme in Nariño, on Colombia’s Pacific coast, to fight illiteracy.

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Ara and ICBF, preventing food poverty in Colombia

In late 2023, the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF) and Jerónimo Martins Colombia signed a new three-year cooperation agreement, aimed at preventing and fighting food poverty in the country.

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Ara builds the first food bank in the Pacific

To fight food insecurity in Colombia, Ara built in 2024 the first food bank in the Pacific, located in Buenaventura.

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One million reasons to believe in Colombia

“One million reasons” is a private welfare investment plan launched in 2024 by Ara to improve the quality of life for more than 60,000 children, young people and mothers in Colombia.

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How education is empowering social inclusion in Portugal

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.

image of a long table filled with elderly women sitted with plates in front of them, and of of them is pouring soup into a plate

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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

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.

European Council President Charles Michel and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visit Ukrainian-Polish border on March 2nd, 2022.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.