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| Ferrovial invites applications for support from international development aid projects Ferrovial has begun accepting applications from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to participate in the company's Social Infrastructure international aid program. This initiative aims to palliate the imbalances and lack of water and sewage infrastructure in vulnerable communities in rural and urban areas of Africa and in four countries in Latin America (Colombia, Peru, Chile and Brazil). Ferrovial will grant a total of 500,000 euro to selected projects. Its employees will also provide technical and technological assistance: company volunteers will contribute their experience and knowledge by advising NGOs, both on site and from Ferrovial's offices. Every year, a group of Ferrovial volunteers travels to the project site with a view to improving project efficiency and passing on to communities the knowledge to keep the installations operational after the project is completed. The Social Infrastructure program received the "Social Investment Pioneer Award" from the United Nations Global Compact, and was a finalist in the prestigious UK corporate responsibility awards "Business in the Community". The company's Maji ni Uhai project in Tanzania was recognized with the European Commission's International Cooperation Award for Sustainable Development. NGOs have one month in which to submit their projects for access to drinking water and sewer infrastructure. Candidates must be headquartered in Spain and have at least three years' experience in the area where they operate. write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Construction News :: home page |