UniCredit Foundation is launching a new series of video clips to share with you all: 'One student at a time - stories of educational empowerment'.
Each episode tells, through the eyes of its protagonists, the story of a student whose life has changed thanks to the support of the organisations the Foundation supports. Each story is special and precious in its own way - underlining how the Foundation's investment in young people is a process that pays off in the long run.
The multidimensional and community-centric approach of the projects is key for the Foundation: with the desired impact not only concerning the extensiveness, but also the intensity of the interventions. Education is a soil that in order to flourish needs several hands, which work together and are able to take into account and maximise all the decisive aspects for the growth of what has been planted.
Meet Marta: A journey of transformation
Marta is a lively fourteen-year-old who often clashed with her classmates, finding it hard to fit in. But her story took an incredible turn when she joined the In-Presa programme. With the right guidance and support, Marta unlocked her potential and began building a brighter future.
About In-Presa
In-Presa is a nonprofit organisation focused on helping young people in Lombardy develop the skills they need for successful careers. It supports students who are at risk of social exclusion or leaving school early by offering practical training, internships, and personalised guidance. By partnering with local businesses and institutions, In-Presa connects education with real-world opportunities, giving participants the tools to build confidence, resilience, and long-term career prospects.
In 2022, In-Presa was recognized as one of the winners of the Call for Education, an European initiative supporting impactful educational programmes.
An ongoing commitment
UniCredit Foundation's commitment embraces a long-term vision to improve access to education in the twelve Central and Eastern European countries where UniCredit operates by focusing on three key areas: school, work and university.
Through major international partnerships with organisations such as Teach for All and Junior Achievement Europe, alongside initiatives such as the UCF Edu-Fund Platform and the Call for Education, the Foundation focuses on projects that aim to combat educational poverty and promote equal opportunities in access to education and the world of work.
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