WeDo: Solidarity in Sisal, together for the common good
WeDo is the solidarity program that Sisal has developed to create a positive impact on the community; a supportive ecosystem that sustains the non-profit world.
The three main pillars of WeDo
- Corporate individual or group volunteering
- Support of local communities
- Contributions to fundraising campaigns
Volunteering at Sisal
Corporate volunteering was born in 2017 from the will of a group of colleagues, united by the desire to offer a concrete response to the needs of the area. The company supported this desire, giving everyone the opportunity to use up to 4 paid working hours per month to participate individually in volunteer projects.
To help people choose from all the opportunities and associations available, a platform was created on which to give space and visibility to non-profit and local community associations and their projects.
In 2022, Sisal has relaunched the project, amplifying its purpose and scope by expanding its solidarity network and volunteer projects, which will be given visibility on a new dedicated portal. The company also decided to promote and support various group volunteering activities to enable its employees to enjoy unique and meaningful experiences outside the workplace.
Thanks to these initiatives, groups of colleagues have had the opportunity to test themselves in different contexts, working together to make a concrete contribution to the local community.
The company continues to support and promote these group volunteering initiatives, recognising the value of the diversity of experiences and the opportunities for personal and professional growth that they offer its employees.
The Platform
Colleagues within the platform can choose from the various volunteering opportunities offered by associations and non-profit organisations that are part of Sisal's solidarity network.
The projects in which to participate are many and range across all areas of volunteering, including caring for the environment, support for the disabled, support for women in difficult situations and inclusion through sport.
On the portal you can also stay up-to-date on the activities undertaken by the company in favour of the community, find out about fundraising, donations and other third sector initiatives, and share your own volunteering experience by posting a testimonial.
FOUNDRAISING MARATHONS
For the second consecutive year, colleagues from Milan and Rome took part in the Relay Marathon and Run4Rome, combining sports and fundraising for local non-profits. At Run4Rome, they supported Sport Senza Frontiere, a non-profit promoting sport as a tool for education, inclusion, and social enrichment. In Milan, during the Relay Marathon, they backed PlayMore!, which fosters sport, health, and integration for those in need, and Comunità Oklahoma, which provides care and support to young people facing challenging times. These initiatives underscore a commitment to solidarity and community impact.
"SPAZI DONNA" - WE WORLD
In 2024, we reaffirm our support for WeWorld Onlus, a humanitarian organization active for over 50 years in promoting the rights of women, girls, and children in 26 countries, including Italy. Our contribution will fund a Help Line launched in 2023 in Florence and the Giambellino Women's Space, a welcoming center fostering trust, self-esteem, and autonomy among women. Managed by specialized female staff, the center also focuses on the mother-child relationship and supports younger children, offering interventions aimed at empowerment, social inclusion, and personal growth.
WORLDRISE
We continue partnering with Worldrise, a non-profit focused on raising awareness, promoting sustainable development, and protecting natural resources, particularly the marine environment. Our support will contribute to the 30x30 campaign, which aims to protect at least 30% of Italy’s seas by 2030 through Marine Protected Areas. Additionally, awareness initiatives for employees will be launched, including webinars and bio-walks led by the association’s marine biologists, fostering greater understanding and engagement with marine conservation efforts.
Meal Packing con Rise Against Hunger
In 2024, Sisal renewed its partnership with Rise Against Hunger, a non-profit fighting hunger in the world's poorest countries. Through a corporate volunteering initiative, employees prepared food rations for Zimbabwe's School Feeding Program, supporting local students against malnutrition and encouraging school attendance. Now in its third edition, the initiative has seen growing participation. In 2024, 256 employees from Milan and Rome prepared over 64,000 rations, sustaining 300 children for a full school year.
