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An example of how Rabobank uses its network and knowledge
in the Netherlands is the Altena project. Rabobank Altena,
a local Rabobank again worked with a network of local
stakeholders to show young people the many opportunities
for employment, living and recreation in the area.
Not only in the Netherlands, but also abroad we support local
communities.
Helping Hands
In the United States Rabo Agrifmance employees receive two
paid days off to volunteer their services to the community.
Staff must donate one volunteer day to an eligible food or
hunger- related organisation and are free to choose a good
cause for the second day. RAF employees volunteered more
than 3,700 hours in 2017.Through the RAF gift matching
and FHelping Flands programmes, they donated more than
USD 136,600 to local communities. Following the devastation
caused by Flurricanes Flarvey and Irma in the South Eastern
United States Rabo AgriFinance not only reached out to
affected customers but also helped raise over USD 45,000 for
American Red Cross disaster relief programmes with Wholesale
Rural and Retail colleagues.
Rabo International Advisory Services (RIAS)
About 100 Rabobank employees went on an assignment
for Rabo International Advisory Services (RIAS). RIAS is part
of Rabo Development. Its mission is to provide developing
societies with improved access to financial services, employing
cooperative principles and banking expertise. For more
information on RIAS see https://www.rabobank.com/en/
raboworld/articles/vou-can-real lv-make-a-difference-here.html.
Supporting sport and culture
Rabobank has a long-standing relationship with many Dutch
sportclubs and cultural organisations. They play a vital role in
people's living environments, improve social cohesion and help
new talent be discovered. Being a member of a club or cultural
group means participating in something with others.That is
why they are at the centre of our sponsorship strategy.
Sport clubs and cultural organisations have had difficult times
as government funding is declining. Rabobank helps strengthen
them financially. We are the largest local sponsor of Dutch
(sport) events and run programmes to help them and cultural
organisations become more self-sufficient. We discuss their
ambitions and help them plan how to achieve them. To do this,
we share our knowledge of creating a strong organisation, use
our network to find new volunteers and provide funding to the
club. Clubs are supported for a minimum of two years.
Case: With the community for the community
As a bank with deep roots in local communities, we are
uniquely placed to bring together local stakeholders to
address regional opportunities and challenges. Having
the latest facts and figures at your fingertips is crucial. Last
year, two local Rabobanks commissioned regional reports
which set in motion concrete change through local
cooperation.
Rabobank Altena: real local cooperation and
change
Rabobank Altena - which represents the municipalities
of Woudrichem, Werkendam and Aalburg - based its
community outreach around the theme'work'after
its study identified specific challenges in the areas of
sustainability, care well-being, living liveability,
and work, innovation education.'All of us - residents,
business owners, government bodies and other
institutions - must work together in a meaningful and
effective manner,'says Rabobank Altena chairman Joan
Wassink.
Rabobank Arnhem en Omstreken:
Collaboration for growth
In Arnhem, the local Rabobank interviewed
stakeholders to identify local challenges and
opportunities for economic growth and improvement.
The resulting report, called 'Arnhem Connect',
pinpoints the growth opportunities in the region and
the possibilities for greater collaboration.
The chairman of the local Rabobank, Jan Ummenthum,
explains that Rabobank Arnhem en Omstreken, as
a bank committed to local communities will work
with stakeholders to address the region's economic
issues for the benefit of everyone. Rabobank Arnhem
en Omstreken has set up four teams to explore
opportunities for economic growth and installed an
economic board to provide ongoing support. To that
end, Rabobank Arnhem en Omstreken plans to use
its newly-launched 'Arnhem Connect' newsletter to
maintain momentum and inspire local stakeholders to
work with the bank and the community to make the
region stronger.
DLL volunteering and fundraising
DLL's various volunteering and fundraising activities
have a meaningful impact on society. In 2017, 30% of
DLL's global employee base volunteered their time and
expertise to community projects.
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