CHANGING LIVES, BUILDING FUTURES

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1 CHANGING LIVES, BUILDING FUTURES MORE THAN 46,000 PROJECTS A YEAR THANKS TO YOU

2 Who are we? la Caixa Banking Foundation directly manages la Caixa Foundation projects inherited from the historic role of la Caixa. It also provides the umbrella for all la Caixa Group holdings in CriteriaCaixa, including CaixaBank, the leading retail banking group in the Spanish market. CRITERIA BANKING AND INSURANCE MINORITY SHAREHOLDINGS INDUSTRY PORTFOLIO REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL BANKING Our purpose Mission. To build a better and fairer society, providing more opportunities to those who most need them. Vision. To be the point of reference for society in creating equal opportunities and providing solutions to meet people s basic needs, responding to new challenges in research and spreading culture and science throughout society. Values. Social commitment to the weakest, the responsibility of ensuring optimum management of the actions carried out and trust as a result of society recognising the Foundation s work - these are our values for building a better society. The Strategic Plan has been drawn up to consolidate the goals of la Caixa Banking Foundation, projecting how we will work over the next few years to become even more effective in our commitment. Work in society We carry out more than 46,000 activities a year with 9.9 million beneficiaries. 12 % % of budget allocated In 2016, and for the ninth consecutive year, the budget of 500 million euros has been maintained to help those who need it the most. 26 % 62 % Social Spreading culture and knowledge Research and education

3 The commitment to build a better future The purpose and commitment of la Caixa Foundation are to improve the present and future of those who need it the most. And, once again, thanks to your support and trust, we have been able to continue promoting social actions, initiatives and projects that help to change the daily lives of those most in need and to build a better future. If you d like to know all about the projects we carry out in your province, visit Micro-donations There are various ways to make a donation, which are allocated 100% to the Foundation s different actions: Línea Abierta Text messages Estrella points CaixaBank branches Since the programme was launched more than 3 million euros have been collected and allocated, in their entirety, to a range of social causes. With a click, small contributions for great projects. microdonativos.lacaixa.es Collaborate

4 We offer opportunities to the most vulnerable Child poverty We work together with more than 400 organisations throughout the country to help the most disadvantaged children (aged 0-18) and their families in their social and educational development. We promote a Business Alliance with GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance to combat mortality in developing countries via child vaccination. 61,000 children attended 100,000 children vaccinated 46 million euros invested 196 partner companies Employment Through our programmes we help people at risk of social exclusion to find employment. 24,500 job opportunities 8,723 partner companies Housing We provide accommodation at rents below official social housing levels, as well as temporary homes and other rented social housing throughout Spain. 33,084 homes in total Comprehensive care for people with advanced diseases We assist people at the end of their lives as well as their relatives, providing psychosocial, emotional, social and spiritual support. 18,000 patients and 24,000 relatives covered 109 hospitals

5 Elderly people Through our centres (63 in-house and 549 via agreements), we promote active ageing and involvement in society, improving their quality of life and helping the elderly to avoid isolation. 800,000 participants 16,000 activities Volunteering We encourage people s commitment to society thanks to the collaboration of our volunteers. 13,000 volunteers Interculturality We promote a model of social intervention that fosters intercultural harmony among citizens and social cohesion. 220,000 participants 2,000 activities Fundación de la Esperanza We support the fight against poverty through its Community Centre, using innovative models of direct social action. Alliances against malaria and pneumonia Together with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and ISGlobal to eliminate malaria from southern Mozambique, and with Unicef for the early detection and treatment of pneumonia. 1,500 people attended 5.5 million euros invested Development programmes Projects for economic and social development in vulnerable countries, in collaboration with international and social organisations. 25 projects 21 countries

6 We promote progress through research and education Scholarships We support talented university graduates by giving them scholarships to take postgraduate studies abroad and doctorates in Spain. 191 scholarships granted Research We help to advance knowledge by supporting researchers and collaborating with leading medical research centres in diseases such as AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer s million euros invested Innovation for society We take part in creating new companies based on knowledge and research that add value to society. 15 technological innovation projects

7 We bring culture and knowledge closer to everybody CaixaForum Barcelona, Madrid, Palma, Zaragoza, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida Centres to disseminate culture and art open to the public and with an educational vocation for all ages and interests: we contribute to people s progress through culture. CosmoCaixa Barcelona Interactive science museum that helps to awaken an interest in science among young people and raise awareness of the latest breakthroughs in research. Travelling exhibitions and cultural activity Exhibitions, concerts, talks and workshops that take place throughout Spain to bring cultural and scientific content and activities closer to the whole population. 52 exhibitions in CaixaForum centres and CosmoCaixa 22 travelling exhibitions in 85 towns and cities 493 concerts 5 million visitors to the CaixaForum centres, CosmoCaixa and travelling exhibitions educaixa Educational resources that can be used inside and outside the classroom, with the aim of encouraging an interest in science, raising awareness of art and culture, stimulating entrepreneurial attitudes and promoting personal and social growth with ethical values. 2.3 million pupils Close to 9,000 schools taking part Palau Macaya Barcelona Centre dedicated to dialogue, reflection and the exchange of ideas that contribute to social and economic progress, sustainability and human development. 700 activities

8 Our commitment to society has established us as the country s leading foundation and third in the world Information valid at the time of going to press: February 2016.