Every solidarity initiative, wherever it may be, has the power to transform lives. That is precisely what has driven the work of the Bel Foundation for the past 15 years.

15 years of commitment to improving child nutrition. When I created the Foundation in 2008, my aim was for the Bel Group to become involved in solidarity initiatives for vulnerable children.

The primary objective was to make the Foundation a tool for generosity, with a positive impact on the world around us, so that as many children as possible could have access to quality food every day.

Fifteen years on, when I look back at what we've done, I'm very proud of what we've achieved.

Since the Foundation's launch, we've been working hand-in-hand with associations and NGOs that carry out admirable work all over the world.

Our Foundation is there to help them bring their projects to life in the field.

Over 15 years, we've seen hundreds of projects emerge that have benefited thousands of children.

In the early years, we deliberately supported a wide range of projects to gain a better understanding of the requirements, in particular projects to tackle child malnutrition.

And over time, we've evolved our approach to focus on feeding children in schools. In many countries, taking action in school canteens is a very practical way of combating child malnutrition, and is also a powerful lever for ensuring that children stay in school.

We all know that a well-nourished child is better able to grow and learn. The Foundation has also been active in France over the past 15 years.

We take action to reduce food insecurity among children, and to raise awareness of the need for a healthier, more balanced diet.

Each day, our sole objective is to be of service and contribute in our own small way to improving the lives of these children.

We're also proud to see that over the past 15 years, the Foundation has become a powerful vehicle for employee engagement in solidarity initiatives.

The number of employees who work with us is growing every year. Today, thousands of Group employees are involved with the Foundation through the Days For Good programme.

By choosing to volunteer their time and energy, they provide invaluable support to the Foundation's

partner associations. Fifteen years is a wonderful anniversary for our Foundation, and I'm very pleased with how far we've come.

Fifteen years of inspiring encounters, commitment and practical initiatives in the field alongside our partner associations.

At the end of the day, we're seeing and following real changes in the lives of all these children, and this motivates us more than ever to keep going.