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BBVA’s second Mercadillo Solidario (charity market) raised more than €47,900 to support the social and labor inclusion

The second BBVA employee charity market, in which the bank’s staff bought various products from sales campaigns, raised €47,900 to support the social and labor inclusion of persons at risk of social exclusion in Spain, via the not-for-profit organizations Fundación ADSIS (ADSIS Foundation), Fundación Ared (Ared Foundation) and the Asociación de Caridad San Vicente de Paúl.

‘Mexico for Haiti Alliance’ Project

Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, his Haitian counterpart, Michel Martelly, and BBVA Bancomer CEO Ignacio Deschamps, among other executives and authorities, inaugurated the social care centers included in the ‘Alianza México por Haití’ project.

BBVA supports 202 charitable projects chosen by its employees

BBVA will allocate 1.9 million euros to support 202 charitable projects of the more than 2,600 nominated by its employees throughout Spain. ‘Territorios Solidarios’ is an initiative launched by the Corporate Responsibility and Reputation area in Spain to bring its activity closer to society, involving its employees in allocating resources.

BBVA organizes its second Mercadillo Solidario (charity market) for employees

BBVA’s second charity market for staff has opened in Spain, allowing the bank’s staff to acquire various products as part of different sales campaigns.

BBVA Seguros reimburses their Home insurance premiums to El Hierro clients evacuated due to the volcanic activity

BBVA Seguros has reimbursed the premium they paid in 2011 to all of its clients who had Home insurance policies with BBVA Seguros and who were evacuated from their houses as a result of the volcanic activity that took place on the El Hierro island over the last months of last year.

Caritas supporting The Philippines

How to make a donation to the Caritas with Southeast Asia campaign

The East Territory donates 30 tons of building material to Lorca to restore municipal buildings

Yolanda Martinez, sales director of the East Territory at BBVA, and Francisco Jódar Alonso, Mayor of the Murcian town of Lorca, have signed a partnership agreement whereby the Bank has donated 30 tons of different building materials to the City Council of… Continue reading The East Territory donates 30 tons of building material to Lorca to restore municipal buildings »

Iker Casillas presents the “Partido por la ilusión 2011″ charity soccer match

Today at the VIP box in Santiago Bernabéu stadium, Iker Casillas, captain of Real Madrid and Spain’s national soccer team presented the 2011 “Partido por la ilusión” charity match, a friendly match between two teams formed by ex-soccer players, artists and famous faces from the music and show world. Alejandro Sanz, David Bustamante, Fernando Hierro and Fabio Cannavaro have confirmed their attendance, which will be preceded by a live music show. All of the money raised will go to projects that create job opportunities for young people at the risk of social exclusion, through the experienced Exit and Tomillo Foundations.

HODAN, the Somali refugee who ran for her country in the 5th BBVA Solidarity Race

A few days before the 5th BBVA Solidarity Race took place, a very special call was received at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner in Spain. Hodan wanted to know if it would be possible to get a numbered vest… Continue reading HODAN, the Somali refugee who ran for her country in the 5th BBVA Solidarity Race »

UNICEF and the emergency in the horn of Africa

The horn of Africa is confronting a grave crisis due to the converging effects of the worst drought in decades

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