1 350 000 masks provided free of charge to healthcare staff during the pandemic
1 million meals distributed by the Group in partnership with the Food Bank in 2023
150 apprentices trained by the integration program

The group is implementing aid operations for the social and professional integration of young people. It is involved in employment in Overseas France by supporting paths towards excellence. It also contributes to food solidarity and food waste prevention. Lastly, it encourages the group’s employees to get involved with its initiatives.

CULTIVATING THE DESIRE FOR SOLIDARITY

GBH has been leading solidarity initiatives for several years while creating fresh impetus in its areas of intervention.

The Group is committed to humanitarian operations to help the disadvantaged and for emergency aid in partnership with the Red Cross in Réunion, the West Indies, and French Guiana.

DEVELOPING SOCIAL INTEGRATION

GBH has implemented several initiatives to develop education and training: apprenticeship assistance for disadvantaged young people in partnership with local organisations, supporting paths towards excellence in Overseas France for deserving young people, and also bringing together the worlds of business and education to promote young people’s employability.

 

Discover some of our actions

Fifteen Ligue Réunionnaise Football players at the Danone Nations Cup celebrate the collection of 14 tons of food on a podium

Participation in the Danone Nations Cup

The Danone Nations Cup is the largest football tournament in the world for children aged 10 to 12. Fifteen hundred…

The Danone Nations Cup is the largest football tournament in the world for children aged 10 to 12.

Fifteen hundred players from Réunion took part in the competition in 2020. For this new edition, the young people got involved with a solidarity project enabling them to collect 14 tonnes of foodstuffs for the Food Bank.

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Logo of the Banques Alimentaires solidarity company

GBH, partner of the French Federation of Food Banks (FFBA)

The FFBA suffered a decline in stock of almost 100 tonnes due to the sudden rise in demand during the crisis and…

The FFBA suffered a decline in stock of almost 100 tonnes due to the sudden rise in demand during the crisis and difficulties with supply. In addition, a shortage of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and protein intended for Overseas France has been a lamentable issue for several years.

 

Confronted with these growing needs, GBH wanted to contribute to solidarity initiatives with the Food Banks to increase the volume of foodstuffs for the West Indies and Réunion, to fight against both food insecurity and food waste.

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100 tonnes of water loaded onto the Army Frigate to help the people of St Vincent affected by the eruption of its volcano La Soufrière.

Sending 100 tonnes of water to Saint Vincent island

GBH provided humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of Saint Vincent island, affected by the eruption of its volcano, La…

GBH provided humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of Saint Vincent island, affected by the eruption of its volcano, La Soufrière, in April 2021. Through its Carrefour subsidiary, the Group provided 100 tonnes of water — over 66,000 1.5 litre bottles — which were brought to the West Indies by the Armed Forces surveillance frigate Ventôse.

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L’armée embarquant des denrées alimentaires sur Le Germinal pour venir en aide à Haïti suite au séisme

Helping the Haitians

The Group took action to help the Haitian people following the earthquake that hit Haiti on 14 August 2021.…

The Group took action to help the Haitian people following the earthquake that hit Haiti on 14 August 2021. Through its subsidiary Carrefour Martinique, GBH gave the Red Cross 41 tonnes of water and essential foodstuffs that were transported to Haiti on the Army surveillance frigate Le Germinal.

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Red Cross and GBH collect donations to help cyclone victims in the northern islands

Food collections at Carrefour

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour…

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour outlets in the West Indies and Réunion, to help the people of the northern islands affected by hurricanes in 2018.

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Beach Soccer tournament to help purchase medical equipment for sick children at Guadeloupe University Hospital

Helping sick children

The sixth edition of the Beach Soccer tournament took place at Souffleur beach in Port-Louis. Organised by Soguafi, one…

The sixth edition of the Beach Soccer tournament took place at Souffleur beach in Port-Louis. Organised by Soguafi, one of the financial partners of SGDM Concessions Automobiles, the goal of this competition was to encourage the purchase of medical equipment for the sick children in Guadeloupe University Hospital.

Eight employees represented SGDM. After three qualification matches and a semifinal, they made it all the way and were victorious, driven on by the enthusiastic encouragement of their colleagues who came to see them.

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GBH apporte son aide aux habitants de Saint-Vincent après l'éruption des volcan avec un don de 100 tonnes d'eau

GBH lends humanitarian aid to the people of Saint Vincent island

There is widespread solidarity for Saint Vincent following the eruption of Soufrière Saint Vincent volcano. On 14…

There is widespread solidarity for Saint Vincent following the eruption of Soufrière Saint Vincent volcano.
On 14 February 2021, GBH delivered aid to the inhabitants of Saint Vincent island, affected by the eruption of its volcano, La Soufrière.

Through its Carrefour subsidiary, the Group provided 100 tonnes of water – over 66,000 1.5-litre bottles – which were brought to the French West Indies by the army surveillance frigate Ventôse.

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Poster for the donation of 200 €50 vouchers from Carrefour Réunion to the Red Cross for families affected by the Montgaillard incident

Carrefour Réunion lends a hand to the French Red Cross

On the night of 12 to 13 December 2021, 110 families lost everything when a fire broke out in their building in Saint-…

On the night of 12 to 13 December 2021, 110 families lost everything when a fire broke out in their building in Saint-Denis, on Réunion Island.

Carrefour Réunion contributed to the appeal for donations by the French Red Cross by donating 200 €50 vouchers to be given to the destitute families.

 

 

Donations for people in need

Two hundred €50 vouchers donated to the Red Cross for families left destitute by the Montgaillard fire

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Donation poster to be displayed at the Carrefour Réunion checkout to support Emmaüs Réunion's initiatives

Carrefour Réunion customers support Emmaüs

For the past several years, Carrefour Réunion has supported Emmaüs Réunion in their efforts to combat exclusion and…

For the past several years, Carrefour Réunion has supported Emmaüs Réunion in their efforts to combat exclusion and insecurity. The company regularly collects donations at checkouts to help the charitable organisation continue its work to help the most disadvantaged.

In 2021, appealing to its customers’ generosity resulted in a collection of €33,748.60, all of which was donated to the nonprofit.

Emmaüs Réunion also upcycles and gives a second life to non-food items (textiles, tableware, toys, electrical appliances and more) that are donated all year long in stores.

 

 

Make a donation of €0.50 or more at the checkout

Help Emmaüs Réunion with the work it does to combat exclusion and insecurity for individuals and families requiring emergency social assistance.

Your entire donation will be given to Emmaüs Réunion

 

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Installation of a hydraulic system to supply drinking water to the communities of Kouadiotèkro and Banourebo

Installation of village hydraulic systems

Village water hydraulics refers to simple, small-scale drinking water distribution networks that supply water to…

Village water hydraulics refers to simple, small-scale drinking water distribution networks that supply water to villages and small towns in rural areas, away from larger urban water distribution networks. Financed by the nonprofit Banourebo Fairtrade (Nzoliè Banourebo), a project designed to distribute drinking water to communities living close to the Banourebo farm was set up. For each of the two villages, the system is composed of a submerged pump, two standpipes, one 3,000-litre water tower for Kouadiotèkro and one 10,000-litre water tower for Banourebo.

Visual caption: water tower and drill hole.
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Fully medicalized ambulance donated to the SON community by the GTM

Don d'une ambulance

GTM (Groupement Téblé de Maraban) has donated a fully medicalised ambulance to the SON* community who live in…

GTM (Groupement Téblé de Maraban) has donated a fully medicalised ambulance to the SON* community who live in villages neighbouring its farm with the aim of improving healthcare facilities for these local populations and facilitate medical evacuation.

*The SON tribe are members of the Guro people (300,000 individuals across 40 tribes).

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CitroënAlgérie collects corks in partnership with Enfants de la Lune for the "1 cork, 1 smile" campaign.

Supporting Les Enfants de la Lune

For its partnership with the Enfants de la Lune charity, Citroën Algérie took part in the “1 cork: 1 smile” cork…

For its partnership with the Enfants de la Lune charity, Citroën Algérie took part in the “1 cork: 1 smile” cork collection campaign. The initiative was designed to encourage creative ways to protect the environment and help children affected by “dry skin” condition. The funds raised from selling collected corks to recycling plants were used to purchase medications and clothing.

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Beach Soccer tournament on the Souffleur beach in Port-Louis to help sick children at the University Hospital of Guadeloupe

Helping sick children

The 6th edition of the Beach Soccer tournament took place at the Souffleur beach in Port-Louis. Organised by Soguafi,…

The 6th edition of the Beach Soccer tournament took place at the Souffleur beach in Port-Louis. Organised by Soguafi, one of the financial partners of SGDM Concessions Automobiles, the goal of this competition was to encourage the purchase of medical equipment for the sick children in Guadeloupe University Hospital.

Eight employees represented SGDM. After three qualification matches and a semifinal, they made it all the way and were victorious, driven on by the enthusiastic encouragement of their colleagues who came to see them.

Read
Carrefour's Zumbathon for breast cancer

A Zumbathon against breast cancer

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Carrefour organised a Zumbathon and sold t-shirts provided by a…

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Carrefour organised a Zumbathon and sold t-shirts provided by a sponsor. Thanks to this initiative, €1,800 was raised for a patient support association.

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High-speed karting

Victory in the Rotary Karting Telethon

Cotrans Automobiles took part in the Rotary Karting Telethon, raising €53,850 for AFM-Téléthon, the French Muscular…

Cotrans Automobiles took part in the Rotary Karting Telethon, raising €53,850 for AFM-Téléthon, the French Muscular Dystrophy Association, as part of the fight against myopathies.

The Mercedes-AMG team was made up of ten employees who are crazy about karting. They took turns every 15 minutes over 24 hours; starting in pole position, the team managed to maintain this lead for almost the whole race.

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Red Cross and GBH collect donations to help cyclone victims in the northern islands

Food collections at Carrefour

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour…

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour outlets in the West Indies and Réunion, to help the people of the northern islands affected by hurricanes in 2018.

Read
Carrefour Matoury staff playing Handipoursuite, an educational treasure hunt to learn about disabilities

Boosting inclusion for people with disabilities

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the…

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the employability of people with disabilities in Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Réunion Island. This is demonstrated by the increasing numbers of subsidiaries and their employees attending the various events held during SEEPH (European disability employment week).

A flagship event of the week, DuoDay is based on a simple principle: all over France, on this day, one company, one local authority or one nonprofit organisation welcomes a person with disabilities to train alongside a volunteer professional.

An excellent way to share experience, DuoDay is a win-win exchange: for the organisation, it’s a great way to shatter stereotypes and become more aware about what it’s like to be disabled in the workplace; for the person with disabilities, it’s a chance to discover a trade, begin a new opportunity, foster a direct relationship with an employer and find a job or work placement.

On Réunion Island, Mr. Bricolage, in line with its human resources policy and desire to help the disabled community, supports this initiative and its stores are all taking part in this international day. In 2020, 20 of its employees, compared to eight in 2019, signed up as volunteers to share their passion for their job and everyday responsibilities by partnering up with a person with disabilities.

In French Guiana, Carrefour Matoury also got involved with the disability employment week by leading several initiatives. The store participated in DuoDay and it organised a sign language beginner’s class with Serac, its nonprofit partner dedicated to improving the employability of people with disabilities. Its staff also played Handipoursuite, an educational chase game that makes a fun way to learn about disabilities in and outside the workplace.

Also in French Guiana, Norauto Guyane decided to shine a spotlight on a deaf-mute technician employed by the auto company on a permanent contract for the past four years. Two reports were produced and broadcast on radio and TV on Guyanese channel 1re as well as on social media.

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Start of the Tour des Yoles Rondes in Martinique in partnership with GBH

MR. BRICOLAGE, partner of the Las Palmas association for social integration

The GBH shared apprenticeship is an initiative of the partnership that has united Mr. Bricolage and the Las Palmas…

The GBH shared apprenticeship is an initiative of the partnership that has united Mr. Bricolage and the Las Palmas association for social integration for 20 years.

The teams from Mr. Bricolage, the association’s partner and financial support, are proud to take part in the Tour des Yoles Rondes sailing regatta in Martinique every year. With over 35 years of history, it has become a flagship event on the island. Every year is a new opportunity for the young people of the Las Palmas association to show what they can do. The crew, which has only gotten better over the years — as noted by the association’s directors and supervisors — was congratulated for its involvement and commitment.

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CitroënAlgérie collects corks in partnership with Enfants de la Lune for the "1 cork, 1 smile" campaign.

Supporting Les Enfants de la Lune

For its partnership with the Enfants de la Lune charity, Citroën Algérie took part in the “1 cork: 1 smile” cork…

For its partnership with the Enfants de la Lune charity, Citroën Algérie took part in the “1 cork: 1 smile” cork collection campaign. The initiative was designed to encourage creative ways to protect the environment and help children affected by “dry skin” condition. The funds raised from selling collected corks to recycling plants were used to purchase medications and clothing.

Read
Installation of a hydraulic system to supply drinking water to the communities of Kouadiotèkro and Banourebo

Installation of village hydraulic systems

Village water hydraulics refers to simple, small-scale drinking water distribution networks that supply water to…

Village water hydraulics refers to simple, small-scale drinking water distribution networks that supply water to villages and small towns in rural areas, away from larger urban water distribution networks. Financed by the nonprofit Banourebo Fairtrade (Nzoliè Banourebo), a project designed to distribute drinking water to communities living close to the Banourebo farm was set up. For each of the two villages, the system is composed of a submerged pump, two standpipes, one 3,000-litre water tower for Kouadiotèkro and one 10,000-litre water tower for Banourebo.

Visual caption: water tower and drill hole.
Read
Fully medicalized ambulance donated to the SON community by the GTM

Don d'une ambulance

GTM (Groupement Téblé de Maraban) has donated a fully medicalised ambulance to the SON* community who live in…

GTM (Groupement Téblé de Maraban) has donated a fully medicalised ambulance to the SON* community who live in villages neighbouring its farm with the aim of improving healthcare facilities for these local populations and facilitate medical evacuation.

*The SON tribe are members of the Guro people (300,000 individuals across 40 tribes).

Read
Beach Soccer tournament to help purchase medical equipment for sick children at Guadeloupe University Hospital

Helping sick children

The sixth edition of the Beach Soccer tournament took place at Souffleur beach in Port-Louis. Organised by Soguafi, one…

The sixth edition of the Beach Soccer tournament took place at Souffleur beach in Port-Louis. Organised by Soguafi, one of the financial partners of SGDM Concessions Automobiles, the goal of this competition was to encourage the purchase of medical equipment for the sick children in Guadeloupe University Hospital.

Eight employees represented SGDM. After three qualification matches and a semifinal, they made it all the way and were victorious, driven on by the enthusiastic encouragement of their colleagues who came to see them.

Read
Carrefour Matoury staff playing Handipoursuite, an educational treasure hunt to learn about disabilities

Boosting inclusion for people with disabilities

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the…

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the employability of people with disabilities in Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Réunion Island. This is demonstrated by the increasing numbers of subsidiaries and their employees attending the various events held during SEEPH (European disability employment week).

A flagship event of the week, DuoDay is based on a simple principle: all over France, on this day, one company, one local authority or one nonprofit organisation welcomes a person with disabilities to train alongside a volunteer professional.

An excellent way to share experience, DuoDay is a win-win exchange: for the organisation, it’s a great way to shatter stereotypes and become more aware about what it’s like to be disabled in the workplace; for the person with disabilities, it’s a chance to discover a trade, begin a new opportunity, foster a direct relationship with an employer and find a job or work placement.

On Réunion Island, Mr. Bricolage, in line with its human resources policy and desire to help the disabled community, supports this initiative and its stores are all taking part in this international day. In 2020, 20 of its employees, compared to eight in 2019, signed up as volunteers to share their passion for their job and everyday responsibilities by partnering up with a person with disabilities.

In French Guiana, Carrefour Matoury also got involved with the disability employment week by leading several initiatives. The store participated in DuoDay and it organised a sign language beginner’s class with Serac, its nonprofit partner dedicated to improving the employability of people with disabilities. Its staff also played Handipoursuite, an educational chase game that makes a fun way to learn about disabilities in and outside the workplace.

Also in French Guiana, Norauto Guyane decided to shine a spotlight on a deaf-mute technician employed by the auto company on a permanent contract for the past four years. Two reports were produced and broadcast on radio and TV on Guyanese channel 1re as well as on social media.

Read
1.35 million masks donated by GBH to healthcare workers in French overseas departments and territories boarded a plane

Covid pandemic: GBH donates 1,350,000 free masks to the French West Indies, French Guiana and Réunion Island

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare…

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare equipment, GBH will be providing healthcare workers from the four French Overseas Regions and Communities with 1.35 million masks, including 450.000 FFP2-type masks.

These masks were delivered to the French Regional Health Agency (ARS) which will allocate them to workers at hospitals, clinics and other healthcare professionals on a priority basis.

The first batch, consisting of 1 million masks, will be delivered on Thursday 9 April across Réunion Island, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. The delivery for Martinique is planned for Friday 10 April 2020.

The remaining 350,000 masks will arrive next week across all four regions. The masks were divided between the territories: 600,000 for Réunion Island, 300,000 for Guadeloupe, 300,000 for Martinique and 150,000 for French Guiana.

Read
Beach Soccer tournament on the Souffleur beach in Port-Louis to help sick children at the University Hospital of Guadeloupe

Helping sick children

The 6th edition of the Beach Soccer tournament took place at the Souffleur beach in Port-Louis. Organised by Soguafi,…

The 6th edition of the Beach Soccer tournament took place at the Souffleur beach in Port-Louis. Organised by Soguafi, one of the financial partners of SGDM Concessions Automobiles, the goal of this competition was to encourage the purchase of medical equipment for the sick children in Guadeloupe University Hospital.

Eight employees represented SGDM. After three qualification matches and a semifinal, they made it all the way and were victorious, driven on by the enthusiastic encouragement of their colleagues who came to see them.

Read
Red Cross and GBH collect donations to help cyclone victims in the northern islands

Food collections at Carrefour

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour…

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour outlets in the West Indies and Réunion, to help the people of the northern islands affected by hurricanes in 2018.

Read
Carrefour Matoury staff playing Handipoursuite, an educational treasure hunt to learn about disabilities

Boosting inclusion for people with disabilities

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the…

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the employability of people with disabilities in Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Réunion Island. This is demonstrated by the increasing numbers of subsidiaries and their employees attending the various events held during SEEPH (European disability employment week).

A flagship event of the week, DuoDay is based on a simple principle: all over France, on this day, one company, one local authority or one nonprofit organisation welcomes a person with disabilities to train alongside a volunteer professional.

An excellent way to share experience, DuoDay is a win-win exchange: for the organisation, it’s a great way to shatter stereotypes and become more aware about what it’s like to be disabled in the workplace; for the person with disabilities, it’s a chance to discover a trade, begin a new opportunity, foster a direct relationship with an employer and find a job or work placement.

On Réunion Island, Mr. Bricolage, in line with its human resources policy and desire to help the disabled community, supports this initiative and its stores are all taking part in this international day. In 2020, 20 of its employees, compared to eight in 2019, signed up as volunteers to share their passion for their job and everyday responsibilities by partnering up with a person with disabilities.

In French Guiana, Carrefour Matoury also got involved with the disability employment week by leading several initiatives. The store participated in DuoDay and it organised a sign language beginner’s class with Serac, its nonprofit partner dedicated to improving the employability of people with disabilities. Its staff also played Handipoursuite, an educational chase game that makes a fun way to learn about disabilities in and outside the workplace.

Also in French Guiana, Norauto Guyane decided to shine a spotlight on a deaf-mute technician employed by the auto company on a permanent contract for the past four years. Two reports were produced and broadcast on radio and TV on Guyanese channel 1re as well as on social media.

Read
1.35 million masks donated by GBH to healthcare workers in French overseas departments and territories boarded a plane

Covid pandemic: GBH donates 1,350,000 free masks to the French West Indies, French Guiana and Réunion Island

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare…

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare equipment, GBH will be providing healthcare workers from the four French Overseas Regions and Communities with 1.35 million masks, including 450.000 FFP2-type masks.

These masks were delivered to the French Regional Health Agency (ARS) which will allocate them to workers at hospitals, clinics and other healthcare professionals on a priority basis.

The first batch, consisting of 1 million masks, will be delivered on Thursday 9 April across Réunion Island, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. The delivery for Martinique is planned for Friday 10 April 2020.

The remaining 350,000 masks will arrive next week across all four regions. The masks were divided between the territories: 600,000 for Réunion Island, 300,000 for Guadeloupe, 300,000 for Martinique and 150,000 for French Guiana.

Read
Carrefour Matoury staff playing Handipoursuite, an educational treasure hunt to learn about disabilities

Boosting inclusion for people with disabilities

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the…

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the employability of people with disabilities in Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Réunion Island. This is demonstrated by the increasing numbers of subsidiaries and their employees attending the various events held during SEEPH (European disability employment week).

A flagship event of the week, DuoDay is based on a simple principle: all over France, on this day, one company, one local authority or one nonprofit organisation welcomes a person with disabilities to train alongside a volunteer professional.

An excellent way to share experience, DuoDay is a win-win exchange: for the organisation, it’s a great way to shatter stereotypes and become more aware about what it’s like to be disabled in the workplace; for the person with disabilities, it’s a chance to discover a trade, begin a new opportunity, foster a direct relationship with an employer and find a job or work placement.

On Réunion Island, Mr. Bricolage, in line with its human resources policy and desire to help the disabled community, supports this initiative and its stores are all taking part in this international day. In 2020, 20 of its employees, compared to eight in 2019, signed up as volunteers to share their passion for their job and everyday responsibilities by partnering up with a person with disabilities.

In French Guiana, Carrefour Matoury also got involved with the disability employment week by leading several initiatives. The store participated in DuoDay and it organised a sign language beginner’s class with Serac, its nonprofit partner dedicated to improving the employability of people with disabilities. Its staff also played Handipoursuite, an educational chase game that makes a fun way to learn about disabilities in and outside the workplace.

Also in French Guiana, Norauto Guyane decided to shine a spotlight on a deaf-mute technician employed by the auto company on a permanent contract for the past four years. Two reports were produced and broadcast on radio and TV on Guyanese channel 1re as well as on social media.

Read
GBH apporte son aide aux habitants de Saint-Vincent après l'éruption des volcan avec un don de 100 tonnes d'eau

GBH lends humanitarian aid to the people of Saint Vincent island

There is widespread solidarity for Saint Vincent following the eruption of Soufrière Saint Vincent volcano. On 14…

There is widespread solidarity for Saint Vincent following the eruption of Soufrière Saint Vincent volcano.
On 14 February 2021, GBH delivered aid to the inhabitants of Saint Vincent island, affected by the eruption of its volcano, La Soufrière.

Through its Carrefour subsidiary, the Group provided 100 tonnes of water – over 66,000 1.5-litre bottles – which were brought to the French West Indies by the army surveillance frigate Ventôse.

Read
1.35 million masks donated by GBH to healthcare workers in French overseas departments and territories boarded a plane

Covid pandemic: GBH donates 1,350,000 free masks to the French West Indies, French Guiana and Réunion Island

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare…

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare equipment, GBH will be providing healthcare workers from the four French Overseas Regions and Communities with 1.35 million masks, including 450.000 FFP2-type masks.

These masks were delivered to the French Regional Health Agency (ARS) which will allocate them to workers at hospitals, clinics and other healthcare professionals on a priority basis.

The first batch, consisting of 1 million masks, will be delivered on Thursday 9 April across Réunion Island, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. The delivery for Martinique is planned for Friday 10 April 2020.

The remaining 350,000 masks will arrive next week across all four regions. The masks were divided between the territories: 600,000 for Réunion Island, 300,000 for Guadeloupe, 300,000 for Martinique and 150,000 for French Guiana.

Read
Start of the Tour des Yoles Rondes in Martinique in partnership with GBH

MR. BRICOLAGE, partner of the Las Palmas association for social integration

The GBH shared apprenticeship is an initiative of the partnership that has united Mr. Bricolage and the Las Palmas…

The GBH shared apprenticeship is an initiative of the partnership that has united Mr. Bricolage and the Las Palmas association for social integration for 20 years.

The teams from Mr. Bricolage, the association’s partner and financial support, are proud to take part in the Tour des Yoles Rondes sailing regatta in Martinique every year. With over 35 years of history, it has become a flagship event on the island. Every year is a new opportunity for the young people of the Las Palmas association to show what they can do. The crew, which has only gotten better over the years — as noted by the association’s directors and supervisors — was congratulated for its involvement and commitment.

Read
L’armée embarquant des denrées alimentaires sur Le Germinal pour venir en aide à Haïti suite au séisme

Helping the Haitians

The Group took action to help the Haitian people following the earthquake that hit Haiti on 14 August 2021.…

The Group took action to help the Haitian people following the earthquake that hit Haiti on 14 August 2021. Through its subsidiary Carrefour Martinique, GBH gave the Red Cross 41 tonnes of water and essential foodstuffs that were transported to Haiti on the Army surveillance frigate Le Germinal.

Read
Red Cross and GBH collect donations to help cyclone victims in the northern islands

Food collections at Carrefour

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour…

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour outlets in the West Indies and Réunion, to help the people of the northern islands affected by hurricanes in 2018.

Read
Carrefour Matoury staff playing Handipoursuite, an educational treasure hunt to learn about disabilities

Boosting inclusion for people with disabilities

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the…

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the employability of people with disabilities in Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Réunion Island. This is demonstrated by the increasing numbers of subsidiaries and their employees attending the various events held during SEEPH (European disability employment week).

A flagship event of the week, DuoDay is based on a simple principle: all over France, on this day, one company, one local authority or one nonprofit organisation welcomes a person with disabilities to train alongside a volunteer professional.

An excellent way to share experience, DuoDay is a win-win exchange: for the organisation, it’s a great way to shatter stereotypes and become more aware about what it’s like to be disabled in the workplace; for the person with disabilities, it’s a chance to discover a trade, begin a new opportunity, foster a direct relationship with an employer and find a job or work placement.

On Réunion Island, Mr. Bricolage, in line with its human resources policy and desire to help the disabled community, supports this initiative and its stores are all taking part in this international day. In 2020, 20 of its employees, compared to eight in 2019, signed up as volunteers to share their passion for their job and everyday responsibilities by partnering up with a person with disabilities.

In French Guiana, Carrefour Matoury also got involved with the disability employment week by leading several initiatives. The store participated in DuoDay and it organised a sign language beginner’s class with Serac, its nonprofit partner dedicated to improving the employability of people with disabilities. Its staff also played Handipoursuite, an educational chase game that makes a fun way to learn about disabilities in and outside the workplace.

Also in French Guiana, Norauto Guyane decided to shine a spotlight on a deaf-mute technician employed by the auto company on a permanent contract for the past four years. Two reports were produced and broadcast on radio and TV on Guyanese channel 1re as well as on social media.

Read
1.35 million masks donated by GBH to healthcare workers in French overseas departments and territories boarded a plane

Covid pandemic: GBH donates 1,350,000 free masks to the French West Indies, French Guiana and Réunion Island

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare…

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare equipment, GBH will be providing healthcare workers from the four French Overseas Regions and Communities with 1.35 million masks, including 450.000 FFP2-type masks.

These masks were delivered to the French Regional Health Agency (ARS) which will allocate them to workers at hospitals, clinics and other healthcare professionals on a priority basis.

The first batch, consisting of 1 million masks, will be delivered on Thursday 9 April across Réunion Island, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. The delivery for Martinique is planned for Friday 10 April 2020.

The remaining 350,000 masks will arrive next week across all four regions. The masks were divided between the territories: 600,000 for Réunion Island, 300,000 for Guadeloupe, 300,000 for Martinique and 150,000 for French Guiana.

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Logo of the Banques Alimentaires solidarity company

GBH, partner of the French Federation of Food Banks (FFBA)

The FFBA suffered a decline in stock of almost 100 tonnes due to the sudden rise in demand during the crisis and…

The FFBA suffered a decline in stock of almost 100 tonnes due to the sudden rise in demand during the crisis and difficulties with supply. In addition, a shortage of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and protein intended for Overseas France has been a lamentable issue for several years.

 

Confronted with these growing needs, GBH wanted to contribute to solidarity initiatives with the Food Banks to increase the volume of foodstuffs for the West Indies and Réunion, to fight against both food insecurity and food waste.

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100 tonnes of water loaded onto the Army Frigate to help the people of St Vincent affected by the eruption of its volcano La Soufrière.

Sending 100 tonnes of water to Saint Vincent island

GBH provided humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of Saint Vincent island, affected by the eruption of its volcano, La…

GBH provided humanitarian aid to the inhabitants of Saint Vincent island, affected by the eruption of its volcano, La Soufrière, in April 2021. Through its Carrefour subsidiary, the Group provided 100 tonnes of water — over 66,000 1.5 litre bottles — which were brought to the West Indies by the Armed Forces surveillance frigate Ventôse.

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Carrefour's Zumbathon for breast cancer

A Zumbathon against breast cancer

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Carrefour organised a Zumbathon and sold t-shirts provided by a…

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Carrefour organised a Zumbathon and sold t-shirts provided by a sponsor. Thanks to this initiative, €1,800 was raised for a patient support association.

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Carrefour Matoury staff playing Handipoursuite, an educational treasure hunt to learn about disabilities

Boosting inclusion for people with disabilities

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the…

Both within the company and its subsidiaries, for several years now GBH has shown how important it values the employability of people with disabilities in Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Réunion Island. This is demonstrated by the increasing numbers of subsidiaries and their employees attending the various events held during SEEPH (European disability employment week).

A flagship event of the week, DuoDay is based on a simple principle: all over France, on this day, one company, one local authority or one nonprofit organisation welcomes a person with disabilities to train alongside a volunteer professional.

An excellent way to share experience, DuoDay is a win-win exchange: for the organisation, it’s a great way to shatter stereotypes and become more aware about what it’s like to be disabled in the workplace; for the person with disabilities, it’s a chance to discover a trade, begin a new opportunity, foster a direct relationship with an employer and find a job or work placement.

On Réunion Island, Mr. Bricolage, in line with its human resources policy and desire to help the disabled community, supports this initiative and its stores are all taking part in this international day. In 2020, 20 of its employees, compared to eight in 2019, signed up as volunteers to share their passion for their job and everyday responsibilities by partnering up with a person with disabilities.

In French Guiana, Carrefour Matoury also got involved with the disability employment week by leading several initiatives. The store participated in DuoDay and it organised a sign language beginner’s class with Serac, its nonprofit partner dedicated to improving the employability of people with disabilities. Its staff also played Handipoursuite, an educational chase game that makes a fun way to learn about disabilities in and outside the workplace.

Also in French Guiana, Norauto Guyane decided to shine a spotlight on a deaf-mute technician employed by the auto company on a permanent contract for the past four years. Two reports were produced and broadcast on radio and TV on Guyanese channel 1re as well as on social media.

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1.35 million masks donated by GBH to healthcare workers in French overseas departments and territories boarded a plane

Covid pandemic: GBH donates 1,350,000 free masks to the French West Indies, French Guiana and Réunion Island

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare…

In April 2020, alongside many other companies in the fight against Covid-19, and in light of the shortage of healthcare equipment, GBH will be providing healthcare workers from the four French Overseas Regions and Communities with 1.35 million masks, including 450.000 FFP2-type masks.

These masks were delivered to the French Regional Health Agency (ARS) which will allocate them to workers at hospitals, clinics and other healthcare professionals on a priority basis.

The first batch, consisting of 1 million masks, will be delivered on Thursday 9 April across Réunion Island, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. The delivery for Martinique is planned for Friday 10 April 2020.

The remaining 350,000 masks will arrive next week across all four regions. The masks were divided between the territories: 600,000 for Réunion Island, 300,000 for Guadeloupe, 300,000 for Martinique and 150,000 for French Guiana.

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Poster for the donation of 200 €50 vouchers from Carrefour Réunion to the Red Cross for families affected by the Montgaillard incident

Carrefour Réunion lends a hand to the French Red Cross

On the night of 12 to 13 December 2021, 110 families lost everything when a fire broke out in their building in Saint-…

On the night of 12 to 13 December 2021, 110 families lost everything when a fire broke out in their building in Saint-Denis, on Réunion Island.

Carrefour Réunion contributed to the appeal for donations by the French Red Cross by donating 200 €50 vouchers to be given to the destitute families.

 

 

Donations for people in need

Two hundred €50 vouchers donated to the Red Cross for families left destitute by the Montgaillard fire

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Donation poster to be displayed at the Carrefour Réunion checkout to support Emmaüs Réunion's initiatives

Carrefour Réunion customers support Emmaüs

For the past several years, Carrefour Réunion has supported Emmaüs Réunion in their efforts to combat exclusion and…

For the past several years, Carrefour Réunion has supported Emmaüs Réunion in their efforts to combat exclusion and insecurity. The company regularly collects donations at checkouts to help the charitable organisation continue its work to help the most disadvantaged.

In 2021, appealing to its customers’ generosity resulted in a collection of €33,748.60, all of which was donated to the nonprofit.

Emmaüs Réunion also upcycles and gives a second life to non-food items (textiles, tableware, toys, electrical appliances and more) that are donated all year long in stores.

 

 

Make a donation of €0.50 or more at the checkout

Help Emmaüs Réunion with the work it does to combat exclusion and insecurity for individuals and families requiring emergency social assistance.

Your entire donation will be given to Emmaüs Réunion

 

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Fifteen Ligue Réunionnaise Football players at the Danone Nations Cup celebrate the collection of 14 tons of food on a podium

Participation in the Danone Nations Cup

The Danone Nations Cup is the largest football tournament in the world for children aged 10 to 12. Fifteen hundred…

The Danone Nations Cup is the largest football tournament in the world for children aged 10 to 12.

Fifteen hundred players from Réunion took part in the competition in 2020. For this new edition, the young people got involved with a solidarity project enabling them to collect 14 tonnes of foodstuffs for the Food Bank.

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High-speed karting

Victory in the Rotary Karting Telethon

Cotrans Automobiles took part in the Rotary Karting Telethon, raising €53,850 for AFM-Téléthon, the French Muscular…

Cotrans Automobiles took part in the Rotary Karting Telethon, raising €53,850 for AFM-Téléthon, the French Muscular Dystrophy Association, as part of the fight against myopathies.

The Mercedes-AMG team was made up of ten employees who are crazy about karting. They took turns every 15 minutes over 24 hours; starting in pole position, the team managed to maintain this lead for almost the whole race.

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Red Cross and GBH collect donations to help cyclone victims in the northern islands

Food collections at Carrefour

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour…

Committed to emergency aid, the Red Cross and GBH have organised several food donation collections in the Carrefour outlets in the West Indies and Réunion, to help the people of the northern islands affected by hurricanes in 2018.

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