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Prysmian also participated in job fairs and recruiting events at local colleges and universities, again with a
view to informing young people about the professional opportunities offered by the Group.
Finland
Prysmian Finland has organised various initiatives to develop the skills and health of children in the local
community.
In particular, Group employees supported the organisation of a skills competition for electronics students, via
the supply and installation of cables for the event. At the local middle school, on the other hand, a study
grant was awarded to the best student in mathematics and related disciplines.
Lastly, as in previous years, Prysmian made cash donations to the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare,
which is the largest research foundation that takes care of children in Finland.
Germany
In Germany, once again, Prysmian made cash donations to various initiatives promoting health, the arts and
culture, economic development and welfare. The funds available to the Group were allocated, for example,
to supporting local communities via direct donations and grants to associations in the municipality of
Neustadt.
Prysmian also decided to promote various events in Wuppertaler, with a view to strengthening its presence
in the local community.
Estonia
In Estonia, Prysmian made cash donations to various initiatives, mainly relating to health, the arts and
culture. In particular, study grants were awarded to Master and PhD students and Prysmian also participated
in and supported charity events organised at local level, including “Help Orphan Kids” and the “Kelia Lions
Club”.
Spain
During the year, Prysmian Spain strengthened its long-term relations with the Vilanova i la Geltrù Railway
Museum, both by cash donations and by the supply of drums and other materials for exterior decoration
purposes.
The Group is also the official sponsor of the Vilanova Half Marathon and the local football team, Union
Esportiva Castelldefels.
Two important initiatives were promoted in the areas of health and welfare, via support for two special
projects. The first was carried out in Spain together with Endesa, an electricity company, while second was
carried out in Chad together with the El Halto Foundation, which has worked for many years to improve the
well-being of the local population, with a particular focus on young mothers and their children. With regard to
the latter initiative, Prysmian Spain supplied optical fibre cables to improve the connections of the hospitals
in the region.