K&H launches Fit for Life program to help young people in child protection care
K&H launches Fit for Life program to help young people in child protection care
There are currently 23,000 children in child protection care in Hungary, and 3-4,000 children enter the system every year. They are emotionally, financially or academically unprepared to start independent life on the threshold of adulthood, due to a lack of attachment and secure background. And yet, many of them are talented, and with the right training and courses, they could put their talents to good use, finding a job where they can fulfil their potential in what they are really good at, proving that those having started out from the bottom of society can also get to the top.
The new K&H Fit for Life program, which offers a range of training – language courses, driving licence, photography courses, or any long-desired training – will help these young people, giving them the chance to learn things they are really interested in and find a job that gives them pleasure as well as money. The aim of the initiative is to provide support for people on the verge of adulthood, making it easier for them to start their independent lives and integrate into society. The young people applying for the program can choose one training course costing up to HUF 1 million. The initiative was launched 8th November, when K&H Group CEO Guy Libot signed a cooperation agreement with the program’s professional partner, the Hungarian Association of the International Federation of Educative Communities (FICE).
“Our sustainability efforts are not only about our commitment to the environment, whether it is about green financial products, social responsibility programs, or raising awareness among our clients and partners, but also about contributing to a society where everyone has the chance to show their potential and become not only useful but also happy and content members of the community,” said Guy Libot, CEO of K&H Group. “With our new K&H Fit for Life program, we help young people who are embarking on a challenging path to independent living. With the right coaching and training, they have the chance to achieve their dreams. Our current and future clients can also contribute to the program: K&H will set aside HUF 2,000 from its own income for each new account opened, and our existing clients can double that support by activating the K&H cashback function.”
The K&H Fit for Life funding scheme is open to young people aged 16-24 who are currently in child protection or aftercare, or have left it in the last 10 months. The applicants must have been in education for the last 3 years and have a minimum grade of 3.5 at the end of the last academic year. They must indicate the details of the training they wish to undertake and enclose a motivation letter explaining how the course will contribute to their goals and vision. The call for applications and the application form are available at https://www.kh.hu/eletrevalok.
