Orion and Save the Children Finland announce cooperation to promote well-being of children in Finland and globally

ORION CORPORATION
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22 FEBRUARY 2024 at 11.00 EET             
        
Orion and Save the Children Finland announce cooperation to promote well-being of children in Finland and globally

Orion Corporation and Save the Children Finland have signed a cooperation agreement for the year 2024. With Orion's donation of EUR 50,000, Save the Children Finland will promote the well-being of underprivileged children and young people in Finland and the availability of vital health and nutrition services in the East African region.

"At Orion, elements of social responsibility are considered from the entire value chain to the final user of the medicine, the patient. We want to take responsibility for people's well-being not only in our own value chain, but also in society at large," says Liisa Hurme, President and CEO of Orion.

More than 120,000 children currently live in low-income families in Finland, and the number is feared to grow. Similarly, in recent years, children around the world have been affected by crises and conflicts, both directly and indirectly. In the East African region, shortages of basic needs such as nutritious food, medicines and health care are growing.

"As a global company, we are aware of the significant impact that recent crises and conflicts have had on an increasing number of families in Finland and around the world. Building well-being is at the core of everything we do, and this is the mission we are now undertaking with Save the Children Finland to support the children and families most in need," Hurme adds.

Orion's support will be distributed to Save the Children Finland's Fuel for Life -program and, in its international work, to activities promoting health and nutrition services in East Africa.

Fuel for life -program promotes the equality, participation, and positive development of children and youth. The goal is to bring lasting changes in the lives of children, both at the individual and societal levels. Over 60 local associations of Save the Children Finland, along with the regional offices, provide support to children and young people whose opportunities for hobbies or secondary education are threatened due to low-income circumstances or other social challenges. Additionally, food aid is distributed in the form of gift cards to families facing financial difficulties.