FORVIA Foundation projects map

This school offers mainstream education to rural and tribal Girl in the region; around Bhambarde village, Dist. Pune. Few factors like distance, lack of food at home and poor financial conditions prevent the education of girls in the region. By offering hostel facilities the aim is to bring these Girls to school without creating an economic pressure on the families.

The Foundation supported the creation of a greenhouse of native plants and trees for replanting forests. In addition, the farmers recived training in nursery maintenance, reforestation, rainwater catchment and agroecological farming to help sustain their way of life. 

The project involved the development of the school’s outdoor spaces; by creating a vegetablegarden, integrating composting and organic waste and rainwater recovery, creating a garden house for outdoor education, sowing a butterfly meadow with local species of flowers and trees and a nature trail, and planting a green wall. 

The final objective is to improve their educational trajectories, allowing them to acquire the skills to navigate high school and finally obtain their graduation. They will be accompanied during 3 years of high school from grade 9 to 12. It is a comprehensive program that provides personalized educational tutors, financial support and experience sharing.

The objective is to improve their access to education and economic prospects.

Project selected in 2022
Total grant : 25 000€

This charity supports the cognitive and social integration of children with special needs in the Craiova region. The van is used to transport 21 children with autistic disorder from Craiova city and 23 children from the rural area to participate in the local community life and excursions.

Project selected in 2022
Total Grant 27 000€

They want to encourage extracurricular reading by offering new books and arranging a dedicated space with special furniture to make the reading appealing.

Project selected in 2022
Total grant : 20 000€

The Foundation finaced equipment to create an IT lab in order to improve the quality of education in the rural area of Iohanisfeld, Timis County, and facilitate equal access to digital technology.

Project selected in 2022
Total Grant 30 000€

The Foundation financed equipment and activities to increase community participation skills and road safety skills among 30 children and teenagers with developmental disabilities.

Through STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) workshops, outdoor activities, and summer camps, the Club Sportiv Aktiv Ramnicu Valcea wants to enhance social diversity and inclusion in the Valcea community, more precisely in the 2 rural areas of Budesti and Costesti.

Project selected in 2022
Total Grant 40 000€

In addition, the families will be assisted to improve their parenting skills so that they can properly care for their children in the field of free time and school, favoring the development of their abilities, attitudes and strengths.

Project selected in 2022
Total grant : 40 000€

Another important aspect of the parents' café is raising awareness of the safe use of social media, including the topic of cyberbullying and what consequences comments or images can have on children. Once parents have become aware of the problem, they can pass this on to their children. Providing help and advice on school-related problems is also an important aspect of the parents' café.

The 1st car benefited to an association caring for elderly and ill people, helping them to stay at home as long as possible. Social workers will be able to drive and assist them directly at home with their daily needs.
The 2nd car was donated to a local charity assisting families with children having disabilities for their daily commuting to their care center.

IAM is developing an education program to teach digital and technological knowledge and develop the employability of teenagers. The Foundation is financing materials and equipment for this program and seeks to enhance the interest of each child in Entrepreneurship, Programming and Coding workshops using the “MAKER” pedagogical methodology.

Project selected in 2022
Total Grant 17 000€

Through an innovative “doing to learn” pedagogy, the production school trains young people aged 15 to 18 on industrial maintenance.

Project selected in 2022
Total grant : 30 000€ / year / 3 years

This box will be deployed in specific areas to make it possible to meet young people by creating friendly spaces dedicated to their remobilization towards a professional project. They will have access to content, knowledge and counseling to enable them to orient themselves, train and/or lead an entrepreneurship project.

Project selected in 2022
Total Grant 10 000€

Toit à Moi provides apartments and daily social support. The objective is to sustainably help homeless people in order to allow them to rebuild and change their lives. Housing units can accommodate a single person, a couple, or a household with children.

Project selected in 2022
Total grant: 50 000€ / year / 3 years

The computers are second-hand devices collected from citizens, companies and public organizations and then refurbished. When the computers collected through the donation campaigns are not reusable, they are recycled.

Project selected in 2021
Total grant: 18 300€

The kitchen, multipurpose room and computer lab have been improved and standardized for the residents to move easily around. Another focus was to create a braille-friendly environment: lift, signboards, sign path, campus map... 

The Foundation contributed to the purchase of a van for excursions - the objective being to improve the well-being and mobility of the residents.

Project selected in 2021
Total grant: 20 000€

It consists in a delivery service to non-autonomous people (either affected by COVID, or with disabilities) to guarantee a minimum level of assistance: food and medicine delivered to their home, urgent administrative assistance. . The Foundation supported this existing program while adding an eco-friendly dimension to it, by financing electric vehicles.

Project selected in 2021
Total grant: 40 000€

It is mainly targeting children from primary and secondary schools as well as their families through a set of trainings. In addition, the centers' infrastructure was improved through additional digital devices and classroom furniture - this help students attend online lessons and adults to search for job opportunities and trainings.

Project selected in 2021
Total grant: 35 000€

The goal was to enable them to attend online classes by equipping them with digital tablets and internet access. In addition, online afterschool activities were planned to help them develop cognitive and language skills, emotional intelligence, self-awareness and self-education for their personal development.

Project selected in 2021
Total grant: 50 000€

First, to sensitize the elderly to the impact of their actions on the environment and to the future of the planet, though actions and activities developed by the young volunteers. Secondly, this helps to break loneliness of the seniors, often alone in their homes. finally, these exchanges encourage young people to become actively involved in the community.

Project selected in 2021
Total grant: 2 000€

It targets selected community residents in Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA, taking into account financial & and disability criteria.

Project selected in 2021
Total grant: 4 500€

For the children living in the villages near Azilal city, going to school is a daily issue because of the absence of any bus service. As a result, children need to walk an average 5-6kms / day, and very often under extreme weather conditions - with temperatures spanning from -8°C at night during winter, to 48°C during daytime in the summer.

Through 'Bike to School', FORVIA volunteers want to tackle this mobility challenge and unequal access to education
Project selected in 2020
Total grant: 34 000€

The initiative targets children in Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuxi, Xi'an, and Jiaxing, whose parents are migrant workers, and supports them in three fields: education, social integration and safety. The wide range of activities organized aim at giving kids equal access to education, an opportunity to develop skills and hobbies, and enhance their self-confidence.

Project selected in 2021, 2022 and 2023
Total grant: 320 000€ over 3 years

Four small 7kW solar power plants have been installed to supply electricity to common areas. In parellel, 1kW solar panels have been installed on the roofs of 70 houses, along with basic equipment for water and biogas energy: from facility to pipe network and gas stove for each family.

Then it was in the SAMPARC Lily English Medium School and Junior College that a science laboratory, a computer laboratory and a library were inaugurated. In 2022, the project focused on continuing to improve school infrastructure and equipment at SAMPARC Lily English Medium School and Junior College. 

The Una Nueva Esperanza association has been supported by FORVIA employees for several years and the FORVIA teams wanted to go further in their support. The greenhouse that produces the trees was built on land belonging to the association and which was unexploited. After a five-year growth period, all of the income from this social enterprise will return to Una Nueva Esperanza to provide it with long-term funding.

Project selected in 2020
Total grant : 300 000€

Project selected in 2023
Total grant : 127 000€ over 3 years

The Foundation has enabled the establishment of 30 reading corners in 5 primary schools, where 1,500 children aged 6 to 12 are enrolled. Each reading corner includes 100 books, 1 bookcase and 1 globe. In 2023, the Foundation renewed its support for this initiative to open more reading corners.

Project selected in 2023 and 2024
Total grant: €18,000 + €29,000

The focus of the trade school will be on STEM, Business, Marketing, IT and Hospitality programs for the students of Pontiac High School where 350 children from grades 9th to 12th are registered.

This project focuses on the development of a new training sector in gardening and horticulture within a specialized training center hosting 100 trainees. The Foundation has enabled the creation of a wildflower garden.This green space will serve both as a practical learning place for the trainees and as a showcase to present their work. It also allowed the acquisition of a delivery van. 

The van will also serve as a lifeline for residents by assisting them in attending crucial appointments. This includes but is not limited to housing appointments, medical check-ups, visits to the Secretary of State, and Social Security offices. 

Project selected in 2023
Total grant: €45,000

This new equipment will improve mobility for the 45 children and adults currently benefiting from the center's services and will allow for an increase in capacity of up to 10 additional individuals. 

Project selected in 2023
Total grant: €4,400

The computer lab allows for the use of innovative teaching methods and reduces the digital divide. This project aims to provide all students, regardless of their profile, with equal opportunities for academic success. The school, which accommodates a large number of students with special needs, benefits from this new educational tool.

Project selected in 2023 
Total grant: €12, 000

The wheelchairs are designed with the help of experts in design and development from FORVIA HELLA. These high-quality wheelchairs are customized to meet the specific needs of each recipient and come with a one-year warranty. 

Project selected in 2023
Total grant: €120,000 over 2 years 

This program fosters interaction, knowledge-building, and companionship, aiming to improve their physical, mental, and social well-being, ultimately promoting gender equality.

Project selected in 2024
Total grant: €35,000 

Participants will receive training in modern fashion tailoring, soft skills, and interview preparation. Counselors will provide ongoing support. At the end of the training, each participant will receive a sewing machine to help them start their business.

Project selected in 2024
Total grant: €48,500

They are supporting refugees women through a one-year coaching program to help these women regain their confidence and find jobs in Germany. The program includes workshops on communication, self-presentation, and job application skills. The foundation also involves FORVIA employees in mentoring and volunteering activities to further support the women. The Foundation is also supporting a program that pairs mentors with 500 disadvantaged children in Augsburg to help them with reading and learning.

Project selected in 2024
Total grant: €53,500

By placing the user at the heart of the design process, this project aims to meet the specific needs of each individual and significantly improve the quality of life of those concerned. At the same time, it provides young people with disabilities with the opportunity to acquire professional skills and actively participate in social innovation

Project selected in 2024
Total grant: €30,000

By opening a bike repair shop, the project seeks to create jobs, promote active transportation, and strengthen community cohesion. Young participants will benefit from comprehensive vocational training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities. This project will contribute to improving the quality of life for residents of Southwest Detroit while training the next generation of skilled workers.

Project selected in 2024
Total grant: €100,000

By lending specialized orthopedic equipment and providing rehabilitation sessions, the project aims to increase access to therapy, enable home-based care, and offer equal opportunities for these children. The loaned equipment will be used in rehabilitation to help children improve their movement, posture, and ability to do things for themselves. 

Project selected in 2024
Total grant: €100,000 

Educational activities, aimed at employees and young people, will raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and environmentally friendly farming practices. Finally, the Foundation supports the collection of organic waste and the production of compost.

Project selected in 2024
Total grant: €5,000

Each school will receive 5 solar panels to generate clean energy and reduce emissions. Additionally, a monitoring center will be established to collect and analyze energy consumption data. This program aims to equip students with knowledge and tools to promote sustainable practices in their communities.

Project selected in 2024
Total grant: €67,000

At the SOS Children's Village, the project enabled the installation of 44 solar panels to generate 1,574 kWh, covering 47% of the center's electricity needs. To adress water issuses, a pump was installed to extract water from a borehole and fill the existing storage tank. A filtration system was added to provide clean drinking water. Additionally, an irrigation system was implemented at the care center. The solar panels will provide clean and reliable renewable energy, reducing reliance on the grid and mitigating the impact of frequent power outages. 

The program operates on a sustainable, circular model. We provide a range of bikes tailored to different ages and abilities, including: mini wheelchairs for infants, hand bikes for toddlers, parallel bars, tricycles for children and adults, specialized bikes and electric bikes. These bikes are loaned free of charge to children for approximately 1.5 years, after which they are returned and refurbished for the next child in need. This ensures maximum utilization and minimizes waste. Ongoing maintenance ar provided and timely replacements, guaranteeing that each child has access to the right tool for their mobility needs, empowering them to reach their full potential. 

Project selected in 2023 and 2024 
Total grant: €69,000

By reforesting and cleaning up natural areas, the project will contribute to the region's ecological balance and support local livelihoods through nature tourism. Additionally, by educating young people about biodiversity, the project aims to foster a new generation of environmental stewards. 

Project selected in 2023 
Total grant: €30,000

By constructing a new toad tunnel to complement the existing five tunnels in a specific road section. This tunnel will help toads safely migrate to and from their breeding ponds, avoiding road hazards. 

Project selected in 2023 
Total grant: €10,000

The Foundation supported 4 summer camps for 60 children with Down syndrome and their families, providing developmental activities, family support, and parental training. 

Project selected in 2023 
Total grant: €16,000

In 2024, the Foundation renewed its support, leading to the planting of an additional 9,000 trees by 300 students. By involving 7 local primary and secondary schools, the project is raising awareness among young people about nature conservation. Students actively participate in tree planting activities and receive educational presentations. The selected tree species are known for their resilience and ability to regenerate the forest. 

Project selected in 2023 and in 2024 
Total grant: €102,500

Thanks to this funding, the association was able to renovate its premises to offer young people a more comfortable and adapted living space. Improvements include the creation of new dormitories, a reading room, a study room, and the renovation of the bathroom. These works allow them to accommodate six additional boys and four girls, thus meeting a significant need in the area. In addition, the association organizes fun and educational activities to promote the integration and well-being of young people. 

Project selected in 2023 
Total grant: €20,000

Thanks to the Foundation's support, the Kolibri program has expanded to numerous establishments in France. In 2023, 7 establishments benefited from this program, allowing nearly 95 children to participate in the workshops. Building on the success of the first year, the Foundation renewed its support in 2024, enabling the program to expand to 7 additional establishments, thus offering approximately 94 more children the opportunity to participate. The objectives of this project are multifaceted. 

The Foundation is supporting a project to install 55 solar panels on the roof of the SAMPARC Balgram Bhaje orphanage, generating a total of 30 kW of renewable energy. This project will enable the orphanage to reduce its electricity bills while using clean energy. The generated power will be used to meet the residential and educational needs of the 263 children housed in the orphanage. 

Project selected in 2023 
Total grant: €30,000

The Foundation is supporting a project aimed at improving air quality and water management in Palnallur, an Indian village home to 2,800 people. The project involves planting 2,000 native trees, creating a recreational area for the community and industrial workers, and constructing two ponds for water storage and drinking purposes. This initiative is designed to reduce pollution, enhance the quality of life for villagers, and foster sustainable water management practices. Over two years, the foundation will provide support to the village to implement these measures. 

Project selected in 2023 
Total grant: €25,000

An electric mobile library has been set up to tour 20 villages. Professional readers and FORVIA volunteers lead reading activities, offering children the opportunity to discover books in Italian, French, English, Portuguese, and Spanish. At the end of each event, a book is given to each participating child. By selecting books that are appropriate for each season and occasion, the project aims to spark children's curiosity and imagination. This initiative contributes to enriching the cultural life of these small villages and encouraging a passion for reading in younger generations. 

Project selected in 2023 
Total grant: €50,000

The project includes the creation of an elevator or lifting platform to facilitate the mobility of children between floors, the adaptation of bathrooms to the specific needs of children with disabilities, and the acquisition of adapted educational materials. These improvements will allow 5 children with disabilities to fully participate in school activities and be included in school life. The project promots greater inclusion within the school community. 

Project selected in 2023. 
Total grant: €30,000.

The project involved building repairs, the purchase of new educational materials, and the creation of a new outdoor play area. The grant has allowed for a more stimulating and engaging learning space, fostering cognitive and motor development in young children. 

Project selected in 2023. 
Total grant: €21,000.

The Foundation has supported a project to improve digital education access for children with disabilities (mental & physical) at the Ádorská Special Elementary School in Dunajská Streda, Slovakia. The project has equipped a dedicated computer lab with adapted technology. This initiative aims to promote inclusion and independence for children with disabilities by developing their digital skills and providing access to modern educational resources. 

Project selected in 2023. 
Total grant: €14,000.

This project aims to offer a healthier and more stimulating environment to nearly 70 children, many of whom have experienced trauma. The new playground, equipped with an ecological surface and plant arrangements, will replace the old degraded playground. The children are now able to benefit from a safe space to play and learn, while being made aware of the environment. This project contributes to improving their well-being and development, while creating a more pleasant living space within the center. 

Project selected in 2023. 
Total grant: €40,000.

The project has two components. First, school awareness, which consist of training for teachers, students, and parent-teacher associations on childhood cancer to foster empathy and understanding. Secondly, support for sick children, by provinding psychological and social support for children with cancer, along with awareness-raising activities among their classmates to facilitate their reintegration into school. The project is implemented in schools in the Valencian Community that wish to participate. A total of 10,000 students will benefit from this awareness and support program. Funding will cover the costs of psychologists and social workers, the production of educational materials, and travel expenses. 

Project selected in 2023 
Total grant amount: €30,000

By funding computer equipment, tools for DIY and other equipment for the pastry and film clubs, the Foundation enables these young people to develop new skills and regain self-confidence. This personalized support program, implemented by the Ben Arous Defense and Social Integration Center, provides them with the keys to successful reintegration into school and a brighter future.

Project selected in 2022
Total grant amount: €50,000