children in Peru happily smiling during a vision campaign The Givaudan Foundation is principally funded by the Givaudan Group complemented with other donations. It supports projects that are within the scope defined by its guidelines and relevant to its areas of focus. Our grants are awarded to organisations selected by the Givaudan Foundation, with a priority to projects in which Givaudan…
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Enhancing wellbeing through nutrition, hygiene, and community engagement., The Geneva Salvation Army is a lifeline for vulnerable individuals, offering vital support to low-income families, homeless populations, and migrants. Their services range from providing nutritious meals to distributing hygiene essentials and fostering a welcoming space for social connection and skill-building. people eating together Our collaborative effort focuses on enhancing access to…, Find out more about our wellbeing projects in communities where Givaudan employees work:, [givaudan_gallery:621]
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Providing accessible eye care and empowering single mothers, Since 2023, we joined an initiative called ‘Lentes Al Instante’ (Instant Glasses) to provide optical care in low-income neighbourhood of Lima. Together with our partner, we address the barriers of limited access and high costs associated with eye care by conducting mobile campaigns that offer sight tests and immediate delivery of glasses. During the various campaign days, participants also…, Find out more about our wellbeing projects in communities where Givaudan employees work:
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Rehabilitation of a school and construction of a canteen., Thaumatococcus daniellii, also known as Arils, is a prized fruit renowned for its extraordinary sweetness, enhancing the flavor of various foods and beverages. Children in Thaumatococcus-producing communities often face inadequate school conditions, hindering their educational opportunities. Recognizing this challenge, we have initially focused on providing educational materials in surrounding…, , Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan sources natural ingredients:, [givaudan_gallery:611]
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The culture of lavender and lavandin has been a traditional activity in South-East France for several centuries and is today part of some of the most scenic landscapes of the Provence region. However, this emblematic crop is threatened by diseases, pests and by the effects of climate change. France: Tackling lavender disease France: Tackling lavender disease Cecidomyia (midge) is one of the major…, 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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A 3-year mentoring project to help motivated students develop their potential., Challenging socio-economic conditions can create barriers to education and entry to professional career pathways. In France, we sponsor an initiative entitled ‘Promotion of Excellence’, unlocking the potential of motivated and deserving teenagers. students with their Givaudan mentors ‘Promotion of Excellence’ was launched in 2021 to help address the constraints of the challenging economic and…, Find out more about our livelihood projects in communities where Givaudan employees work:, [givaudan_gallery:616]
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Cooking up an initiative to help asylum seekers in Switzerland., Cuisine sans frontières, uses cooking to improve the quality of life and promote social interaction in areas of tension. In Zurich, they organise monthly cooking events with asylum seekers and locals, preparing meals together, to foster community in a diverse group. volunteers happily posing, Fostering positive connections between diverse groups, Given Givaudan’s essential links with the food industry, it was a natural fit for volunteers to collaborate with Cuisine sans frontières. In 2020, volunteers from Kemptthal, Switzerland, connected with the partner organisation to aid with cooking events together with asylum seekers. Due to Covid, however, the programme of activities only began in 2022. Our support helps provide nutritious…, Givaudan employees volunteer their time and assistance, Volunteers actively take part in the cooking events where they help to organise, under the supervision of a chef, the preparation of a meal for up to 500 people. They also enjoy entertaining the asylum seekers’ children, preparing games, often around fragrance and flavours. Support is also provided with recipe cards prepared for the participants so that when they are back in the community they…, Being part of this initiative, has been a humbling experience. I have learnt first-hand the human stories, and see the real people behind the headlines, while actively helping to improve the experiences of asylum seekers. I am grateful for this opportunity. Anita, Givaudan volunteer, Back to projects overview , Find out more about our wellbeing projects in communities where Givaudan employees work:, [givaudan_gallery:621]
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