Local community projects 2022
Sustainability in focus

Local community projects 2022

Here at Ahlstrom, we take pride in the dedication and passion of our employees. Everyone is empowered locally to make a move and submit initiatives for the good of our local community. In 2022, eight inspiring local community projects submitted by our employees were selected, based on potential impact, meaningfulness, and geographic or regional diversity. This year, the focus was on funding projects dedicated to gender equality, industry, innovation and infrastructure, reduced inequalities, or sustainable cities and communities, which align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 5, 9, 10, and 11.

Chosen projects

SDG 5; SDG 10

#1 Supporting oncological patients during their treatment journey in Italy

Danzaperlavita was founded in 2017 in Italy, aiming to support oncological patients through complementary therapies during the treatment path. Our donation strengthens Danzaperlavita's ongoing work, including various mindfulness-based activities and occupational therapies for women.

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SDG 5; SDG 10

#2 Providing opportunities for kids with disabilities in U.S

For over a decade, the Miracle League in Green Bay, U.S., has provided children with disabilities the chance to play baseball, regardless of their capabilities. Ahlstrom donated funds to improve the equipment and add a unique playground adjacent to the field. Our employees at the local office have volunteered their time and skills here for years.

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SDG 5; SDG 10

#3 Enabling girls, women and those who feel like them to find their place in society in Finland

Established in 2001, Nicehearts advocates diversity, inclusion, and equality by empowering girls and women to develop their skills and abilities, with pathways to become more engaged members of society. By sharing time and funds, we aim for greater impacts with Nicehearts in building and maintaining a constructive, multicultural, and safe Space for Girls.

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SDG 5 ; SDG 9; SDG 11

#4 Saving trees and building on sustainability and the environment in France

Ahlstroms had the privilege of donating funds to Soroptimist Club Les Fagnes (France), supporting their health, sustainability, and environmental projects. Through sustaining Soroptimist replanting 11 000 trees, we strengthen our commitment to mitigate climate change and to our purpose to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World.

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SDG 10

#5 Building an equal, diverse and inclusive support system for autistic children in China

In Binzhou, where our plant operates; the Golden Key Children Rehabilitation Center has been supporting autistic children since 2009. We are proud to support their latest initiative Rukang Homeworld, aiming to provide comprehensive services for disabled individuals, and create an equal, diverse, and inclusive support system and working environment where everyone can thrive.

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SDG 10

#6 Supporting families and people in need in Italy

Volontari Senza Frontiere means volunteers without borders in Italian. Founded in 1996, the organization carries out activities in various disadvantaged areas globally to help people and families. Besides Group donations, our employees in Turin have been actively volunteering their time to the pilot project Progetto Emporio Solidale, providing initiatives and preparing "grocery bags" of goods for families in need.

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SDG 11; SDG 10

#7 & #8 Towards waste management practice and supporting youths' personal development in India

Sri Sri Rural Development Program Trust (SSRDP) operates as a registered public charitable trust constituted to promote spiritual, educational, cultural, and social development activities. With close collaboration in two of their projects, NDMC and The Bridge Training Program, we continue empowering the local youth with professional work skills, as well as creating a healthy living environment for everyone by turning waste into organic compost and reducing pressure on the landfill sites. 

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