Promoting integration…
Conflicts and humanitarian or environmental crises lead to population displacement. Once in a new country and faced with a new environment, refugees have to cope with the language of the host country, which is one of the main obstacles to integration.
The aim of the associations we support is to help refugees learn the language, become more independent and find work in places where demand for their services is sometimes low. They provide concrete solutions that enable refugees to resume their studies, find suitable vocational training and get their first job.
refugees (under the HCR mandate) worldwide.
As of the end of 2023
… by teaching the host country language and through professional inclusion
associations supported
since 2015
In 11 European countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and United Kingdom.)
Discover the testimonies of Ghaith, Syrian refugee and Saidou, Guinean refugee.
An acknowledged action
In 2023, the Grand Prize of Philanthropy in the “Emergency” category, awarded by Groupe Ficade, recognised the extent of resources the Group had mobilised in managing the Ukrainian crisis, with an exceptional financial and human commitment.
In Ukraine
In 2022, the war forced more than 8 million Ukrainians to flee their country.
found refuge in one of the European Union countries.
This is the total budget raised for Ukraine by the BNP Paribas Group.
including 5.22 million euros mobilised through its Rescue & Recover Fund.
A committed bank
In addition to its philanthropic initiatives, BNP Paribas has set up programmes to facilitate access to banking networks through its Nickel offer, which has opened 5,300 accounts for refugees of 190 different nationalities, and its network of commercial banking branches in France (6,000 accounts opened for refugees).
This support has been complemented on the ground by the creation of micro-enterprise and micro-finance programmes, such as MicroStart in Belgium and Microlux in Luxembourg.
Finally, in 2023, BNP Paribas participated in the latest fundraising campaign of “each One”, a social mission company that uses a unique approach combining training and learning to help refugees and newcomers overcome common obstacles and acquire professional skills. BNP Paribas has provided support to “each One” from the outset, particularly through its Act For Impact programme and then as a client through the French Banking Association.