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- Degroof Petercam Foundation

Why a foundation?
Ever since its foundation in 1871, Bank Degroof Petercam (DP) upheld a commitment to be an enterprise which grants each individual the possibility to become the architect of his or her own development.
The Degroof Petercam Foundation (DPF) was created with the intention of helping fellow citizens who are not in a position to do so themselves, take ownership over their lives and futures. We believe that it is not the size of our company that makes us great, but our humane values and expertise.

Where to play?
- Nomination
- Online selection
- Remote due diligence
- Field visit
- Jury
- Geography: Belgium, France, Luxembourg
- Scope: Skills, Entrepreneurship, Job accessibility
- Maturity: Project with a proven impact and the ambition to scale-up

The change we want to see
- Skill-building: Develop skills that fit the needs of the labor market – before and during employment. Solutions include: formal training, customized education, re-skill programs, experiential learning, co-created curricula, standards & certifications, lifelong learning.
- Fostering entrepreneurship: Stimulate entrepreneurship & self-employment as powerful levers for economic growth. Solutions include: vocational training, mentorship, collaboration & innovation support, visibility & recognition, financing & loan accommodation.
- Bringing together talent and jobs: Align talent to, and match with, market demands. Solutions include: career guidance, job search support, provision of job market information/closing of information gaps, (specialized) placement support, training, flexible working models.

Winner of DPF Award 2019
DUO for a JOB pairs young job-seekers having a migrant background with experienced workers (50 years and older) who can assist them in finding a job. The non-profit organization serves both young people and potential counselors. It was founded in Brussels in 2013, and is now active in Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Liège. The objective of this partnership is to help the organization to expand its activities throughout Europe, starting in France.

Xavier Van Campenhout
Chairman
Degroof Petercam Foundation
Jean-Marc Verbist
Board Member
Degroof Petercam Foundation
Head Group Chief HR Officer
Anouk Schouppe
Board Member
Degroof Petercam Foundation
Senior Private Banker
Etienne Denoël
Board Member
Degroof Petercam Foundation
CEO, NGO Agir pour l'enseignement
Patrick Wagenaar
Board Member
Degroof Petercam Foundation
Head of private banking, Degroof Petercam Luxembourg
Silvia Steisel
Managing Director
Degroof Petercam Foundation
Head of Philanthropy Degroof Petercam