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Sustainable Living. Together – everyone deserves the chance to do just that. Thanks to the efforts of Achmea Foundation board and employees, Achmea employees and partner organizations, the Achmea Foundation has been able to continue to make a sustainable impact on the socio-economic situation of the most vulnerable people in the Netherlands and in sub-Saharan countries in Africa in 2022.

Four programmes

The Achmea Foundation aims to make a sustainable impact on the socio-economic situation of the most vulnerable people in the Netherlands and in sub-Saharan countries in Africa. With focus on bringing healthcare closer and on income for today and tomorrow. We do this with four programmes.

Impact Fund

4 new projects in 2022

Each year, the Achmea Foundation selects a number of new innovative projects to support in the sub-Saharan countries of Africa. We are proud to found four new innovative agricultural and health projects in Africa to support in 2022. We jointly fund one of these projects together with Rabobank Foundation.

More info in the Annual Report >

Expert Volunteer Assignments

30 Expert Volunteer Assignments in 2022

With Expert Volunteer Assignments, we invest in initiatives by making knowledge and expertise of Achmea employees available to charity organisations. By deploying professional Achmea employees, we increase the impact of charity organisations. In addition, a volunteer assignment offers opportunities for personal development for Achmea employees and is an important part of Achmea’s TOP programme (Talent, Development, Performance).
More info in the Annual Report >

Achmea Voor Elkaar

207 volunteers in 2022

Achmea Voor Elkaar is Achmea’s platform in which employees can start or support social initiatives to make the Netherlands a bit healthier, safer or more future-proof. Employees can also raise money for charity. There are also social team outings on the platform. More info in the Annual Report >

Impact Plus

8 social entrepreneurs in 2022

In 2022, Achmea and the Achmea Foundation jointly organised ImpactPlus: a Growth Programme that helps social entrepreneurs in the Netherlands professionalise their businesses and increase their social impact. This year, the theme of Healthy and Sustainable Living for All was chosen. Eight social entrepreneurs participated in the Growth Accelerator programme.
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Willem van Duin, voorzitter van de Raad van Bestuur van de Achmea Foundation:

Willem van Duin “The Achmea Foundation wants to reduce inequality in the world. Sustainable Living. Together – everyone deserves the chance to do just that. From bringing healthcare closer to income for today and tomorrow, for vulnerable people in the Netherlans but also those in the poorest countries in Africa.”