What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on the projects?
“As with most sectors, there has been an impact while lockdown restrictions have been in place. Focus has shifted to health and medical support, so projects have been delayed and have needed more funding to overcome new obstacles.
“It is a wave that will eventually pass. Some places will recover sooner than others, but we are certainly seeing momentum build again.”
How have CR programmes changed in recent years?
“The business community has made good progress with its CR agenda. Companies increasingly want to do more than provide financial support – they want opportunities for their people to get involved. This is also the approach that Aliaxis is taking by making more time available for employees to help with projects.”
What do Aliaxis employees bring to the projects?
“Your professional knowledge and expertise are invaluable in these projects. Successfully resolving questions on design at the start of a project is so important and there are, of course, people at Aliaxis who are perfectly placed to help with this at a local level. Having highly skilled volunteers based in the countries where these projects are being carried out, makes the process very efficient.”
“On behalf of everyone at Selavip and the NGOs we work with around the world, I’d like to thank all of you who have been involved so far. I hope that we can continue this good work together and increase the positive impact we make in the communities that need us most.”