Last August, Greece was ravaged by fires that claimed over 60 victims, mainly in the Peloponnesian area and on the island of Evia. In the face of this human, economic and ecological disaster, BNP Paribas Greece immediately responded.

The Athens branch collected 95,000 euros from local and Group personnel. Some of these donations were put into a fund created by the Ministry of the Economy and Finance for the rebuilding of homes destroyed during the fires.

A donation was also made to the Greek Red Cross in order to assist people who lost everything in the disaster. In addition, BNP Paribas Greece contributed to the refurbishing of a destroyed nursery and provided assistance to 50 farmers who were victims of the fires. BNP Paribas Greece now plans to participate in a reforestation programme, launched jointly by the Greek and French Ministries of the Environment.

Interviews

Listen to Anne Garcin, in charge of corporate communications for BNP Paribas Greece, talk about how BNP Paribas staff in Athens organized a number of charitable activities to help the fire’ victims.

Interview – Aid after wildfire in Greece

Transcript – Aid after wildfire in Greece