For 17 consecutive years, The “La Caixa” Foundation is a joint venture between Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Public-private partnership to promote vaccination in the world’s most vulnerable countries. Since 2008, the organization has promoted the Pediatric Vaccination Alliance. The project has enabled more than 11.7 million children to be immunized, especially against pneumonia, in different parts of Africa where vaccines are not easily accessible.
The program was developed with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and scientific cooperation from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), establishing itself as one of the largest philanthropic initiatives in the field of global health. Its purpose is clear. reduce infant mortality By expanding access to essential vaccines.
thousands of donors
The success of this effort depends on collaboration between the private sector, the public, and large foundations. Approximately 7,000 companies from all over Spain participate in the project As part of our corporate social responsibility, we donate alongside thousands of individual donors. through the system matching funds, Each euro donated by a company or citizen will be quadrupled. The La Caixa Foundation will match each donation, and the Gates Foundation will double the donation. Therefore, the first contribution will effectively amount to 4 euros, which will be used for vaccination.
With funds raised over the past six years, 100% funding of the pneumonia vaccination program in Mozambique. This continued support ensures the sustainability of the campaign and the possibility of expanding its reach to new regions.
first european partner
The “la Caixa” foundation is Gavi’s first private partner in Europe. This initiative also extends to the following areas: CaixaBank customers participate with a variety of donation methods.
CaixaBank Empresas offers its client companies the possibility to promote awareness and contribute as part of their sustainability strategy. in parallel, CaixaBank Private Banking encourages support for Gavi within its Social Value Project. We aim to support the philanthropic efforts of our most dedicated customers.
global alliance
- Founded in 2000, Gavi brings together governments, organizations such as WHO, UNICEF and the World Bank, the pharmaceutical industry and civil society around a common purpose. Since then, we have vaccinated more than 1.2 billion children in 78 countries and helped prevent more than 20 million premature deaths from 2000 to 2024.
world health
technical support ISGlobal has been a strategic partner since 2014, strengthening the scientific basis of the collaboration. Provides knowledge on global health, immunology and impact assessment. Meanwhile, the Gates Foundation continues to participate in this effort. matching funds, There is a promise to double the sum of all funds obtained.
Beyond its direct impact on health, the Pediatric Immunization Alliance reflects the philosophy that has guided the work of the “La Caixa” Foundation since its creation in 1904. Build a more just and equitable society. Spain’s first private foundation and considered one of the most internationally relevant foundations, it focuses on social programs that fight child poverty, promote employment for vulnerable groups and improve the quality of life of people in vulnerable situations.
In addition to this, investments are also made in medical research, education, culture and active aging (an important area of society). Promote progress and equal opportunity.
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