


Supporting people displaced by conflict

Supporting people displaced by conflict

Tackling bribery and corruption

Tackling bribery and corruption

Combatting human trafficking and sexual exploitation

Combatting human trafficking and sexual exploitation
These occasions highlighted the benefits of communicating proactively about our HR policies, which we now do regularly through companywide policy training sessions.

More sustainable snacks

More sustainable snacks
In this way, we were able to lower transport impacts and reduce the energy required for cold storage. On-site production also has the added advantage of employing local manpower and ingredients.

Optimising water use and reducing plastic waste

Optimising water use and reducing plastic waste
Advanced reverse osmosis (RO) plant facilities treat the water to drinkable quality, with daily testing to ensure it meets WHO standards. Thanks to remineralisation - which adds back healthy minerals into the treated water - the water quality is close to that of natural spring water.
Using this process prevents up to 15,000 plastic bottles from finding their way to landfills every month.

New laundry design saves water and energy

New laundry design saves water and energy

Success in Somalia founded on respect

Success in Somalia founded on respect
Over the last decade, we have invested in training Somali workers, who now account for close to 50% of our in-country workforce. Our efforts were officially recognised in 2017, when the Somali Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs awarded us a Certificate of Appreciation for upholding the labour rights of employees.

Perseverance pays off in Mpoko

Perseverance pays off in Mpoko
Despite numerous disputes and disruptions, the initiative was ultimately successful. By the end of 2018 all our projects were completed and 250 local youths had gained valuable work experience.

Helping an Olympic athlete be a role model to her community

Helping an Olympic athlete be a role model to her community
In countries like CAR, where state funding for sports is limited or non-existent, athletes often have to support their activities through regular work. To facilitate Elisabeth’s sporting career, we decided to offer her flexible working arrangements and to sponsor her training fees and kits.
Besides helping Elisabeth directly, this also gives other young female athletes a role model and helps put the country on the sporting map.

Emergency food aid

Emergency food aid

Helping the children

Helping the children
While this is clearly just a drop in the ocean, we believe that RA’s partnership with the orphanage will give the children who live there today, and those that inevitably follow them, a better chance in life for years to come.

WASH initiatives in Somalia

WASH initiatives in Somalia
Says Muhamed, RA’s Country Manager in Somalia: “In situations like these, there’s no time to lose. Decisive action from an experienced team can have immediate impact and saves lives.”