By Hamed Mahmoud
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 onlinewere announced.
“Ever sinceBel 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 grantin Egypt. I believe it is real proof and a significant step towards positively impactingchildren’s nutrition challenges in Egypt. Nevertheless, the Bel Foundationwill 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.”
