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- Isabelle Fiévet: Bel Foundation is committed to extend the mission of Bel Group, namely "Championing healthier and responsible food for all"
- Haitham Essam: Bel is honored to be part of the Egyptian market for more than 23 years… we are committed to contributing to Egyptian society by creating shared values in line with Egypt's 2030 vision that is pertinent to sustainable development."
The Call for Projects was announced in a conference with civil society experts and Egyptian NGOs, with the participation of Isabelle Fiévet, Executive Director of Bel Corporate Foundation, who shared a special recorded speech, Anne-Lise Spillemaecker, Philanthropy Manager of Bel Foundation, and Haitham Essam, Head of HR Bel Egypt and North East Africa. During this meeting, details of the grant and its eligibility, and how to apply online were announced.
This year, Bel Egypt decided to shed light and create awareness about the global annual grant offered by its Foundation to invite Egyptian NGOs to take part in this global initiative. Bel Foundation grant is selected based on the project's impact and significance for better children's nutrition. For the past ten years, Bel Foundation has been taking actions in favor of children and their nutrition value across the countries where they operate through Bel Foundation's support to big and small NGOs.
"Ever since Bel Foundation inception in 2008, we were committed to extend the mission of Bel Group, namely "Championing healthier and responsible food for all" through bringing concrete solutions to unprivileged children and contributing to their nutrition. We have been supporting more than 300 projects in about 40 countries and nearly 200 non-governmental organizations and NGOs.” said Isabelle Fiévet, Executive Director of Bel Corporate Foundation
She added, "Bel Foundation's action plan recently has been focusing on strengthening schools' canteens all over the world. This plan comes from our belief in the importance of taking the necessary measures to nourish children at school and contribute to their education and development in the best possible conditions."
Haitham Essam, Head of HR for Bel Egypt and North East Africa, said, "We are honored to be part of the Egyptian market for more than 23 years. We consider Egypt as one of the most strategic markets in Africa and the Middle Eastern. Besides, we are committed to contributing to Egyptian society by creating shared values in line with Egypt's 2030 vision that is pertinent to sustainable development."
He added, "2021 witnessed an introduction of Bel Foundation global grant in Egypt. I believe it is real proof and a significant step towards positively impacting children's nutrition challenges in Egypt. Nevertheless, the Bel Foundation will always work towards linking our global strategy with the local goals through different community development initiatives with the purpose of contributing to the Egyptian children sustainably and futuristically."
It is worth mentioning in 2011, 2012, and 2016, Bel Foundation, in cooperation with the Charity " AUEED (Association of Upper Egypt for Education and Development) " supported 10 schools in Upper Egypt to fight malnutrition for 80 children. Additionally, in 2014 and 2015, Bel Foundation collaborated with Ashoka Arabic Entity trained 80 nutrition consultants in 27 governorates to raise mothers in need awareness about health and nutrition food in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Health.
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About Bel Group
The Bel Group is one of the world leaders in the branded cheese sector and a major player in the healthy snacking segment. Its portfolio includes differentiated and international brands such as The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Mini Babybel®, Leerdammer®, Boursin®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as around twenty other local brands,
12,400 employees in more than 40 subsidiaries around the world contribute to the deployment of the Group's mission: a commitment to healthier and more responsible food for all. Its products are produced in 32 production sites and distributed in nearly 120 countries.
Bel Egypt has been operating in the market for the past 23 years, employing 1500 in the Egyptian market and becoming an integral part of Egyptian families' daily lives through its portfolio of brands including, La Vache Quit Rit, Kiri and the latest edition Abu Al Walad. Bel Egypt is the manufacturing hub to the gulf area as it exports to 14 countries bringing the latest technologies and innovation to the region.
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