“We cannot always build a future for our youth, but we can always build a youth for the future” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Impressionable youngsters, including children, soak in messages quickly. Given that they are our future, it’s important to give them the right messages to carry forward. This is why, Allianz’s partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, a non-profit organization that provides care, education and health services to children and disadvantaged families in over 130 countries, deserves a special mention. Allianz CEO Oliver Baete says, “Together with the SOS Children's Villages, we are encouraging young people worldwide to shape the future in a sustainable manner.”
This year, Allianz launched a new program, ‘Encouraging Future Generations’, aimed at raising awareness around youth issues, encouraging dialog between stakeholders and catalyzing funding and resources for the development of youth globally. Among its initiatives is the soon-to-be-launched SOS-Emergency Management System that will help turn SOS Children’s Villages facilities into safe harbors for local communities in the event of a catastrophe.
Katharina Latif, Head of Corporate Responsibility, leading the ‘Encouraging Future Generations’ program, says, “As far as we see it, increasing social inclusion is one of the most important issues society must address. Leaving this challenge unsolved is a substantial risk, which many stakeholders, including Allianz, have recognized. For this reason, we have decided to focus on our strategy on promoting social inclusion around the world.”
