Belgium
Created in 2005 by the Inclusion network, the Portray Foundation works to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities by providing legal and financial support. In particular, it addresses families’ concerns about what comes “after the parents.” Since 2014, it has been developing Inclusive Solidarity Housing (HIS) in Belgium: living environments designed to strengthen residents’ independence while promoting their full integration into local community life.
India
In the rural areas of Raigad, access to healthcare remains a daily challenge. The distance from medical facilities, precarious living conditions and lack of prevention can turn an apparently minor health issue into a major difficulty for families.
Congo
In Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the widespread use of charcoal for cooking represents a major environmental, health, and social challenge. This heavy reliance on charcoal contributes to deforestation, air pollution, and increased vulnerability among urban populations, particularly young people.
France
As part of its commitment to education and the transmission of knowledge, the John Cockerill Foundation partners with the CGénial Foundation, recognised for its work in promoting science, technology and engineering among young people. This partnership aims to bring the worlds of business and education closer together by enabling students to gain concrete insight into scientific and technical careers.
Through financial support and strong human engagement, the John Cockerill Foundation contributes to the deployment of the CGénial Foundation’s programmes, while mobilising John Cockerill Group employees as ambassadors for science and industry.