CHARITY IN ITALY Charity has always been a

CHARITY IN ITALY Charity has always been a very heart-felt topic in Italy. Especially in the last decade since social problems have become more oppressive and alarming. The contribution of industries is very helpful because the amount of money that charity associations get is quite relevant now. The main aim of the organizations is to decrease the gap between different countries. In fact many of them support poor countries with the goal of improving their way of life, mostly focusing on health, hunger, thirst, education and unemployment. In the following slides we will present some examples of Italian industries which devolve money to charity. ,

“Africa On” is an ONLUS organization which focuses on thirst, education and orphanages in Africa. The project offers companies the possibility of being publicized and it incites people to donate money to help the association and to prove their sensitivity. . SUPPORTIVE COMPANIES • Autocorsica S. p. A. • Autoveicoli Erzelli S. p. A. • Cantieri T. Mariotti S. p. A. • Dall'Acqua Bartolone Gioielli • Diem Technologies S. r. l. • Erg S. p. A. • Freda Assicurazioni Genova • G'Studio di Giardina Fabio & C S. a. s. • Genoa Sea Brokers S. r. l. • Genova Trasporti Intermodali G. T. I. S. r. l. • Kerfindora S. p. A. • Kermit S. r. l. • Matitone Viaggi S. r. l. • Profumerie Zanon S. r. l. • Savi S. r. l. • Studio commercialisti associato Bertolini e Statuto • Studio notarile - C. Canepa • Union Flag insurance Brokers S. r. l. • Viamar Transit S. r. l. • Movendo group • Interpacking Logistics spa

Mc. Donald’s and Parmigiano Reggiano together for Emilia. In May 2012 a terrible earthquake hit the region of Emilia, causing massive damages. Parmesan cheese is one of the most sold typical Emilian products and the seism caused a huge economical loss to the company “Parmigiano Reggiano”. After the earthquake, Mc. Donald’s decided to start selling Parmesan cheese for € 5/250 g. Mc. Donald’s didn’t keep any earning: for each piece sold 4€ went to “Parmigiano Reggiano” and the residual went to other Emilian cheese factories.

A noble act of solidarity to the populations affected by the earthquake in Emilia also comes from the employees of the Tonno Callipo company (Callipo Tuna). These people have decided together to give up their company's annual dinner asking the governing director Pippo Callipo to donate the equivalent cost of the evening to the people affected by the earthquake. The initiative had the consent of the corporate management, which praised the intent and immediately established relevant contacts with the authorities in charge to send a quantity of canned Callipo tuna to the tent cities that house the displaced citizens of Emilia.

Alitalia and Sky united in the “League of the Golden String” to help deaf-and-dumb children. After the “Giornata della pasta della bontà” ( ‘Pasta of goodness day’ ), some companies have decided to work together in a cultural campaign based on social responsibility and care to employees, with the slogan “A simple act to give deaf-and-dumb children a smile”. From its foundation, Sky has always been sensitive to social issues, offering its support in projects for ill children and making a large number of people aware of this kind of matter. Alitalia’s interest in social work is shown by its sensitizing its employees to the topic of sustainability; it also promotes fund-raisings for needy children, considering the support of needy people a priority for its company.

Pfizer is also part of the League of the Golden String. Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the first biophamaceutical company in the world involved in the research of new solutions for a better health. Health education and people's well-being are Pfizer's primary objectives. With its mission "Let's work together for a healthier world" Pfizer has always been involved in social issues, promoting collaborations and partnerships between the company and non-profit associations to guarantee whoever is in a difficult situation the best support and promote a true culture of solidarity and prevention.

COSPE stands for Co-operation for the Development of Emerging Countries It is a no-profit association (Onlus) operating in the field of international co-operation and solidarity, recognized as a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union. COSPE promotes intercultural dialogue, fair, sustainable development and human rights: • its activities are based on International Development Co-operation as a means of achieving peace and justice among people • its vision is one of fair, sustainable development promoting the freedom of peoples and the individual, as well as the quality of life of both current and future generations • regardless of sex, religion or culture, it believes that all persons should have equal basic rights, equal opportunities and fair access to economic resources in order to improve their living conditions • it supports projects aimed at promoting real social change and supporting active participation of the peoples involved

SUPPORTIVE COMPANIES OF COSPE

IKEA Foundation, has committed more than $200 million in both cash and in-kind donations to UNICEF’s programs to save and improve the lives of children and their families. For more than 10 years, IKEA has been a key supporter, contributing to UNICEF’s work through: • philanthropic donations, • sales of UNICEF Greeting Cards • cause-related marketing promotions • in-kind assistance • national-level fundraising • promotional activities by IKEA customers and employees around the world

In the context of IKEA’s commitment to socially responsible practices, IKEA Foundation partners with UNICEF through integrated approaches to support children and women and their opportunities for learning and developing. IKEA Foundation is committed to supporting UNICEF programs contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. In addition to providing financial support for child protection, education and health programs in countries like India, Pakistan and China, IKEA also works with UNICEF to provide expertise and knowledge gained over the years on addressing labor issues in the supply chain. While some remarkable results have been achieved, many challenges remain.

P&G and UNICEF in the fight against infant mortality TOGETHER with the campaign against neonatal tetanus For every box of product sold, P&G donates the amount needed to purchase a dose of tetanus vaccine. P&G supports the campaign through its brands known and appreciated by millions of Italian families, like Dash, Gillette, Pantene, at, Fairy, Bolt, Mr. Clean, Ambi Pur, Oral-B, Swiffer, ACE e Viakal.

In emergencies, the WFP, world food programme, get food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After the cause of an emergency has passed, it use food to help communities rebuild their shattered lives. WFP is part of the United Nations system and is voluntarily funded. Born in 1961, WFP pursues a vision of the world in which every man, woman and child has access at all times to the food needed for an active and healthy life. The main objectives are: 1) Save lives in emergencies 2) Prepare for emergencies 3) Restore and rebuild lives after emergencies 4) Reduce chronic hunger and undernutrition everywhere 5) Strengthen the capacity of countries to reduce hunger

WFP Partners