Engaging young people in the use of local wood., The forestry industry in Japan has suffered decline in recent times resulting in reduced forest management. Givaudan employees, with the support of the Givaudan Foundation are helping raise awareness of the value of Japanese wood and the importance of good forestry, and in doing so also supporting the most vulnerable in society. In Tokyo, volunteer employees from Givaudan have partnered with a…
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Protecting precious jasmine in Egypt., Jasmine is a treasured ingredient for perfumers. The delicate white flower has been a key ingredient of thousands of perfumes for centuries. In Egypt, we have undertaken an initiative with local jasmine farmers to train them in safer and more environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. Woman picking jasmine flowers at dawn , Ensuring safer, healthier practices for local farmers, The Nile Delta region is home to more than 90% of Egypt’s jasmine fields., Jasmine grandiflorum, blooms for seven months of the year, and provides income for producers and pickers alike. Initiated in 2019, the programme aims to provide practical solutions to local environmental and human challenges associated with jasmine production. Previously, farmers tended to over-use synthetic solutions to address the issue of pests and insects. This led to health risks and soil degradation, with…, Achieving 100% take-up in better farming methods, Since it began, this training programme initiative has introduced 240 producers to sustainable agriculture techniques. Consequently, 100% of these farmers now use organic fertilisers and insect traps, as well as producing their own compost. The programme was developed in partnership with Givaudan’s jasmine supplier, together with an organisation specialising in environmental consulting and…, In spite of the difficulties and challenges, we have continuously worked as much as possible with the jasmine pickers. Thanks to the training programme, a new link has been created and is facilitating the farmers’ change of agricultural practices., Cherifa, jasmine supplier, This is a great example of partnership in action, with all parties focusing on a commitment to positive, long-term changes, to the benefit of Egypt’s jasmine-producing communities. This not only preserves natural resources, but also addresses people’s health & safety., Laetitia, Givaudan Foundation, Back to projects overview , Find out more about our natural resource preservation projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:601]
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A new tool paired with a webapp will guide people affected by a loss of smell in their recovery journey., Anosmia is a disorder that causes the loss of the sense of smell, and is known as one of the most common side effects of Covid-19, negatively affecting the everyday lives of people who suffer from it. Most people who suffered from anosmia due to Covid-19 had their sense of smell return within a span of two weeks. Nevertheless, when disorders affecting the sense of smell persist, olfactory…, Find out more about our wellbeing projects in communities where Givaudan employees work:, [givaudan_gallery:621]
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In Brazil, together with the Instituto Givaudan - an organisation implementing community projects in São Paulo - we are supporting the professional integration of people from fragile socio-economic background through various initiatives. , , Professional massage training for visually impaired people, Facilitating the employability and social inclusion of visually impaired or blind individuals can pose some challenges, often stemming from obstacles encountered during their education. Since 2017, we're running a programme to address this issue by providing training in quick amma and shiatsu massage techniques to visually impaired adults. The goal is to equip them with valuable skills that will…, , Professional baker training for low income people, Since 2022, we have also been supporting communities with professional training to unlock new skills and generate income as bakers. This initiative originated through identifying attractive career paths for the unemployed and disadvantaged, who would otherwise have little access to such opportunities. group picture of the baker training participants happily posing Thanks to the project, adults…, Bringing fragrant opportunities, scented products made by training participants Our 'Professional Fragrance Training' showcase the unique technical expertise of Givaudan volunteers and teaches a group of motivated individuals how to manufacture fragrance products, such as scented candles, room perfumes or glycerine soaps. Training in packaging and logistics is also offered, alongside business development, and coaching in sales,…, , Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan employees work:, [givaudan_gallery:616]
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Healthy nutrition: teaching healthy eating habits for schoolchildren, teachers and parents, Malnutrition and obesity are important public health issues in Brazil. The situation has worsened over the last 20 years, in particular in urban areas and in the southeast region of the country. activities on healthy nutrition A programme based on the recommendations of the Food Guide for the Brazilian Population and developed with the Instituto Givaudan for a primary school in Jaguaré was…, “Good food habits early in life can influence the health and nutrition of these children for the rest of their lives.”, Rosani, School Principal, More recently, a new programme was started, to improve access to healthy food in the city of Botucatu. Thanks to this, fresh products from a garden, situated in the joint offices of Givaudan and Brazbio, are donated on a weekly basis to the local food bank benefitting around 1000 people per month. Givaudan people volunteer their time to provide insights to the local population on healthy…, Blindness: awareness about vision issue , Since 2017, we are also supporting a programme aiming to raise awareness among the general public about the importance of good vision for schoolchildren and to provide free eye-examinations and corrective treatment in schools. More than 1200 students have received free eye-exams so far. > Back to projects overview, Find out more about our wellbeing projects in communities where Givaudan employees work:, [givaudan_gallery:621]
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Protecting natural resources and tonka trees., Tonka trees are native to Central America and northern South America where they grow in tropical rainforests, in particular in the Caura River basin between Venezuela and Brazil. Tonka bean collection has been a traditional income generating activity for generations of indigenous and criollo inhabitants who live a semi nomadic life dedicated to the harvesting of forest products, fishing,…, “By building partnerships that bring real benefits to the community, and to the biodiversity of the area, we can ensure that vital conservation activity is enduring in the long term.”, Juliette, Conservation International, > Back to projects overview , Find out more about our natural resource preservation projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:601]
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For the past decade,, 1,900 passionate Givaudan employees, have been driving change within communities around them, initiating projects that have improved and sometimes even transformed the lives of over, 111,000 people, . Through the Givaudan Foundation, volunteer employees coming from diverse professional backgrounds were able to bring their unique skills and expertise to initiatives they created. We invite you to hear directly from some of these volunteers who have selflessly dedicated their time, skills, and passion to community-driven projects and who share with us a bit of the work they have been doing…
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