A look back at the Solidarity Bankers podcast series

Launched by the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and Crédit Agricole SA in 2018, Solidarity Bankers is a skills-based volunteer program open to all Crédit Agricole Group employees, supporting microfinance institutions and impact businesses supported by the Foundation. Since 2018, this program has enabled more than 30 employees to carry out missions in around 20 countries, benefiting nearly 30 organizations. For each mission, Solidarity Bankers are present in the field for one to two weeks or are available remotely to provide their expertise to the operational teams of the supported institutions.

The feedback from both parties is very positive. Beneficiary organizations highly value the contribution of technical expertise to develop their projects. Managers view their employees' commitment as a real lever for skills development. Crédit Agricole employees are proud to participate in the solidarity projects initiated by the Group, to experience a unique human connection, and to enhance their professional experience.

It is in this context that the Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and CACEIS Luxembourg have launched a podcast series that gives voice to Solidarity Bankers who have completed a mission, both in the field and remotely. These testimonials provide a better understanding of the motivations of these volunteer employees who decide to step outside their daily work to share their skills and expertise.

These podcasts featured five Solidarity Bankers and the Foundation's Communications and Partnerships Director, who coordinates the program. Discover or rediscover their stories:

• Podcast #1 : Carolina VIGUET, Director of Communications and Partnerships, Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation
• Podcast #2 : Andreas BRUNNER, Inspection Supervisor, Amundi
• Podcast #3 : Vaselina PETROVA, Accounting Standards Analyst & Ali LHAF, Credit Risk Analyst, CACIB
• Podcast #4 : Eva HOGLUND, Administrative and Financial Director, EFL & Anne-Sophie DELATTRE, IGL BPI Project Manager, Crédit Agricole SA

More information on Solidarity Bankers here.

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