Orion and Save the Children Finland announce cooperation to promote well-being of children in Finland and globally
22 Fevereiro 2024 - 6:00AM
Orion and Save the Children Finland announce cooperation to promote
well-being of children in Finland and globally
ORION CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 22 FEBRUARY 2024 at 11.00 EET
Orion
and Save the Children Finland announce cooperation to promote
well-being of children in Finland and globally
Orion Corporation and Save the Children Finland have signed a
cooperation agreement for the year 2024. With Orion's donation of
EUR 50,000, Save the Children Finland will promote the well-being
of underprivileged children and young people in Finland and the
availability of vital health and nutrition services in the East
African region.
"At Orion, elements of social responsibility are considered from
the entire value chain to the final user of the medicine, the
patient. We want to take responsibility for people's well-being not
only in our own value chain, but also in society at large," says
Liisa Hurme, President and CEO of Orion.
More than 120,000 children currently live in low-income families
in Finland, and the number is feared to grow. Similarly, in recent
years, children around the world have been affected by crises and
conflicts, both directly and indirectly. In the East African
region, shortages of basic needs such as nutritious food, medicines
and health care are growing.
"As a global company, we are aware of the significant impact
that recent crises and conflicts have had on an increasing number
of families in Finland and around the world. Building well-being is
at the core of everything we do, and this is the mission we are now
undertaking with Save the Children Finland to support the children
and families most in need," Hurme adds.
Orion's support will be distributed to Save the Children
Finland's Fuel for Life -program and, in its international work, to
activities promoting health and nutrition services in East
Africa.
Fuel for life -program promotes the equality, participation, and
positive development of children and youth. The goal is to bring
lasting changes in the lives of children, both at the individual
and societal levels. Over 60 local associations of Save the
Children Finland, along with the regional offices, provide support
to children and young people whose opportunities for hobbies or
secondary education are threatened due to low-income circumstances
or other social challenges. Additionally, food aid is distributed
in the form of gift cards to families facing financial
difficulties.
Every child has the right to live as healthy as possible and to
receive the best possible nutrition. Save the Children Finland
ensures, through its Health & Nutrition programs, among other
things, adequate nutrition for children and the treatment of
malnutrition, as well as enabling their access to proper
healthcare. Through Save the Children Finland`s mobile and
maintained health clinics, it can be ensured that children and
families in project areas in East Africa, including Sudan, receive
the assistance they need. Additionally, Save the Children Finland
provides parents with information on good nutrition.
"Our long-term goal is for children to grow and thrive in a safe
environment, both in Finland and globally. Together with children
and our partners, we improve children's lives in both everyday life
and amidst crises, building a better future for them. In addition
to providing immediate support and assistance to children and
families, we aim to bring about sustainable positive changes and
lasting improvements in children's lives," says Hanna
Markkula-Kivisilta, Secretary General of Save the Children
Finland.
"We warmly thank Orion for their trust in our important work and
their willingness to support and be part of our international
community. It is of paramount importance for us to build long-term
partnerships with companies for whom responsibility means tangible
actions and who, together, want to contribute to a better future
for our society," Markkula-Kivisilta adds.
About Orion
Orion is a globally operating Finnish pharmaceutical company – a
builder of well-being. We develop, manufacture and market human and
veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Orion has an extensive portfolio of proprietary and generic
medicines and consumer health products. The core therapy areas of
our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary
products developed by Orion are used to treat cancer, neurological
diseases and respiratory diseases, among others. Orion's net sales
in 2023 amounted to EUR 1,190 million and the company had about
3,600 employees at the end of the year. Orion's A and B shares are
listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
About Save the Children Finland
Save the Children is the world's leading politically and
religiously non-affiliated children's organization and a
professional in child protection. We secure every child's right to
life, protection, learning, and participation in Finland and
worldwide. Save the Children works to promote children's rights in
over 120 countries every single day, with over 100 years of
experience. We are among the first to be present in the most
challenging situations, where children's inequality is greatest and
conditions are most difficult. We continue our work until we are no
longer needed. We bring children and adults together to build a
permanently better future. Because children's future begins
now.Contact persons:
Terhi Ormio, VP, CommunicationsOrion CorporationTel. +358 50 966
4646E-mail: terhi.ormio@orion.fi
Johanna Mäkelä, Head of Corporate Partnerships Save the Children
FinlandTel. +358 40 529 4475 E-mail:
johanna.makela@pelastakaalapset.fi
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