In 2017, the world was once again plagued by several natural catastrophes. Ten NGOs benefitted from EUR 500 000 of EIB donations for humanitarian relief in Peru, Colombia, the Caribbean and Mexico. In addition, the EIB Institute raised EUR 500 000 for the Portuguese REVITA fund for housing reconstruction after the devastating forest fires that affected the country.
The Institute also managed the donation of 158 desktops, laptops and other IT equipment to 16 schools and non-profit organisations. The partnership with Close the Gap was renewed for three years in 2017. Since the first contract with Close the Gap was signed in August 2014, the EIB has donated more than 2 000 pieces of IT equipment to the organisation.
Click here to see our 2017 Philanthropy Report.
