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A charity bazaar for those in need

For the 18th year in a row, the International Women’s Club (IWC) in Sofia brought a whole range of different cultures together in one place to present their traditional crafts, souvenirs, folklore, and regional cuisine at a charity bazaar.
Citizens and visitors of Sofia had the chance to visit and experience the world and shop for [...]

BlogTV: A bridge between mentors and young professionals

You’re on the job hunt, you’re ready to launch your career…but you’re not quite sure where to begin?
The association known as A Sponsor, 1 Job (or 1 Sponsor, 1 job) offers personalized guidance from professionals in a wide spectrum of fields. Each mentor volunteer is there to help you better understand the sector you’ll be [...]

BNP Paribas Cardif in South Korea make Kimchi for people in need

BNP Paribas Cardif in South Korea held a Kimchi (Korean traditional dish) making-event on November 14 with the Dongmyung Child Welfare Center and the environmental NGO ‘Forest for Life’. It was one of the celebration events of BNP Paribas Cardif in South Korea’ 2012 CSR project ‘Green Leader Program’.

Over 50 volunteers, as well as a [...]

A week of charity and giving in India

The “Joy of Giving” Week, which is observed across India every year in mid-October, was met with enthusiastic participation from the BNP Paribas staff for a second year in a row. The initiative seeks to inculcate a spirit of giving. Employees of the bank, India Solutions, Arval, BNP Paribas Mutual Fund and Geojit BNP Paribas, [...]

A day dedicated to social projects across Germany

For many years, the employees of different entities of BNP Paribas in Germany have gotten involved in the Malteser Social Day in their cities across the country. The Social Day, created by the charitable organization Order of Malta Emergency Service Frankfurt, started in 2003 with 11 projects and 70 participants. In 2012, in its 10th [...]

New York Cares: 2 Community Projects in October

New York Cares is currently the largest volunteer organization in New York City, running volunteer programs for 1,300 non-profits, city agencies and public schools. Its philosophy: everyone has their role to play in making the city a better place.
In addition to providing year-round volunteer opportunities for individuals as well as companies, it organizes citywide days [...]

BlogTV: Driving employment

Every day, those of us who take our car or public transport to work might have trouble realizing what a luxury it is! Without a driver’s license, a vehicle, or access to transit, it’s tough to find a job—and to hold onto it.
In the city of La Ciotat, the organisation “Voiture & Co” exists to [...]

Fresh colors for old walls

One single day, one team, one project – that was the slogan of this year’s Malteser Social Day in Frankfurt. The idea: instead of having to be present in the office, the employees at participating companies take part in a campaign for a good cause!
There was no way the colleagues from BNP Paribas Real Estate [...]

BlogTV: A village in Madagascar

Here’s the second part of our series of videos on the global organization SOS Children’s Villages. Take a trip to Toamasina, Madagascar, where a village was constructed for children and their families. The village is not only there to provide proper housing, but also offers health services, education, a integration center for adolescents… Explore the [...]