Thanks to the long-standing cooperation with UNICEF, Eurobank had a clear knowledge of the present needs of the health care system in Serbia
The coronavirus has undoubtedly affected all sectors from the economy, it demanded the implementation of timely and efficient measures, to mitigate its consequences as much as possible. Even just in these challenging times, Eurobank has shown a high amount of responsibility – towards employees, clients, partners and also the community by which we operate.
To minimize the potential of infection, even before your emergency was declared, Eurobank had made several steps to protect both employees and clients. Increased hygiene in most Eurobank branches and maximum implementation of strategies for protection from the coronavirus have been provided, and some from the daily activities were further improved to be able to provide clients with alternative digital channels for uninterrupted transactions, thus eliminating the need to go to a branch.
Furthermore, and intending to contribute to the fight against the epidemic, Eurobank taken part in ongoing initiatives, but additionally launched its own, showing what it means to be considered a solidary and responsible person in the community when most needed.
Thanks to the long-standing cooperation with UNICEF, Eurobank were built with a clear understanding of the current needs of the health care system in Serbia. More than ever, it had been essential to provide support to doctors and also to provide patients with coronavirus treatment with adequate health care. Eurobank has set aside 50,000 euro for the purchase of surgical masks and N95 masks, protective gowns, surgical gloves, visors, hazmat suits and mobile respirators. The initiative was realized in an extremely short period, with simply a few days passing from the donation towards the moment once the necessary equipment reached those to whom it had been intended.
Following this significant donation, meant for the care system throughout a very difficult time, Eurobank selflessly continued to assist probably the most vulnerable population categories. These included street vendors of LICEULICE magazine, who, following the promise of the state of emergency and the implementation of special coronavirus protection measures, were facing an insurmountable obstacle – a complete suspension of sales, and thus the lack of material income. Knowing that, Eurobank purchased a significant quantity of magazine copies as well as in that way supported these people while demonstrating solidarity.
During these challenging times, Eurobank continued to carry out activities aimed at improving education, so, in the invitation of NALED, as one of the sponsors, the financial institution joined your competition called “Magic is incorporated in the hands of teachers” at which the very best distance learning examples were selected. Your competition, which lasted until May 31, was intended for elementary and school teachers in Serbia who created and taught the distance learning curriculum. The financial institution provided 2 laptops with installed software for reading e-books as prizes in two categories – to find the best example of interactive teaching and also the perfect example from the utilization of it in teaching.
We are especially happy with the private engagement in our employees and their participation in initiatives that included assisting seniors. Additionally, Eurobank provided the required help the most vulnerable categories – families of children with autism in the Autism Valjevo association. By doing so, Eurobank has once more shown that it's one of the leaders in socially responsible business, giving a real-life example of how you can treat the society and community in which we live and do business, particularly in difficult and challenging times.
