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The “Proud to be a Farmer” grants were offered by World Vision Romania and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions in the second year of partnership

Bucharest, December 22, 2023. More than 750 students and 30 teachers from 15 high schools in Romania benefited, this year, from the “Proud to be a Farmer” grants, offered by World Vision Romania and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions. The main objective of the project is the innovation in the agricultural education, to make it more attractive for young people.

The grants offered to the 15 high schools are worth €35,000 and the results are as follows:

More than 750 students benefited from lessons about Agriculture 4.0 and sustainable agriculture.

More than 30 teachers received interactive lesson plans.

300 students participated in 26 study visits to 22 agricultural farms that use modern technologies (agricultural machines that do precision treatments, autonomous pivots that ensure automatic irrigation, weather stations coordinated by satellites, latest generation tractors, etc.).

All 15 high schools have purchased equipment for lessons and practical demonstrations.

In addition, more than 50 students and teachers from 15 agricultural high schools from 11 counties participated in the Agriculture 4.0 Workshop, in Iași, to meet with experts from the agricultural field to learn about the new technologies used in the orchard, cow farm 4.0 and about Agriculture 4.0 tehnologies. The workshop ended with a study visit to the “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences Iasi where students and teachers visited the research center, the greenhouse and the mechanization and food industry laboratories.

“I participated in a study visit to the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (USAMV) in Cluj and to the Cojocna farm. I was deeply impressed by the university’s research laboratories, by the technological advance noted in agricultural practice, but also by the livestock on the farm. We discovered how to identify sick animals using state-of-the-art technology, how to treat them. We observed the mechanized process of milking cows, how milk is stored and the milk production of a cow.” – Nicu T., 9th grade student at an agricultural high school in Bistrita

“I do not consider myself a teacher, but a mentor for students, a kind of older colleague who tries to inspire them. In a world increasingly suffocated by technology, industry and pollution, where nature is forced to adapt, where perhaps, it is important that through education, participation and civic mobilization, today’s young people become aware of the importance of protecting nature, the use of cutting-edge technologies – sensors, robots, satellites and drones – to generate and process a huge volume of data accessible through devices mobile and various platforms.” – Professor Ph.D. at USAMV Cluj Napoca

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About the innovative educational package Sustainable Agriculture and Agriculture 4.0.

World Vision Romania, within the Consortium ”Creștem prin Educație Agricolă” (We Grow through Agricultural Education), developed an innovative educational package on sustainable agriculture and Agriculture 4.0. Lesson plans, accompanied by films and presentations familiarize students with the most important concepts of sustainable agriculture. Students learn about how good agricultural management practices influence food production by reducing environmental impact and improving people’s quality of life.

The educational package can be found on the website of the Program “Creștem prin Educație Agricolă” (We grow through Agricultural Education): https://educatieagricola.ro/programe-si-resurse/resurse/.

About World Vision Romania

World Vision Romania is an organization that carries out education programs, emergency humanitarian intervention, development and advocacy, putting the well-being of the child at the center of its activity. The organization focuses on working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. The foundation works with the most vulnerable people in the world, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. World Vision Romania is part of the World Vision International partnership, present in almost 100 countries around the world. In 32 years of presence in Romania, we have helped more than 800,000 children and adults, in almost 800 communities in 40 counties.

About BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

At BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, we offer capital efficient business equipment financing solutions in key sectors including agriculture, construction, transportation, materials handling, ICT, healthcare and green tech. Drawing on our proud 70-year history, our partners and clients rely on our market expertise, asset know-how and advisory services to propel their growth, transformation and transition to a low carbon circular economy. We are present in 17 countries across Europe and Turkey, employing over 3,700 experts. We also offer vendor finance solutions in the USA and Canada in partnership with Bank of Montreal, and in China through Jiangsu Financial Leasing. In 2022, we advanced over €14 billion in asset finance and presently manage a €38 billion leased assets portfolio. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions is fully owned by BNP Paribas and is positioned within the Group’s Commercial, Personal Banking & Services division.

For more information, visit www.leasingsolutions.bnpparibas.ro/

Bucharest, October 19, 2023: World Vision Romania and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions continue the innovation in agricultural education, to make it more attractive for young people, within the second year of partnership.

15 high schools were declared winners of the “Proud to be a Farmer” grants, which promote Agriculture 4.0, offered by the World Vision Romania foundation with the support of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

These grants of more than 30 000 euro supported 15 agricultural high schools for the purchase of quality equipment, but also for the organization of study visits for students to farms or agribusinesses that apply innovative and sustainable technologies. Moreover, more than 50 students and specialized teachers from the 15 high schools will participate in a specialized symposium on the agricultural area within the project, action that will take place in collaboration with Iasi University of Life Sciences (IUVERS).

More precisely, all 15 agricultural high schools involved in the project purchased the necessary equipment to carry out experiments and practical demonstrations, thus increasing their learning capacity. From thermometer, rain gauge, anemometer, professional hygrometers and pH meters (for checking soil acidity) to devices for determining air quality and weather stations with outdoor sensors.

At the same time, by the end of the year, over 200 high school students and over 30 teachers from high schools had the opportunity to visit more than 20 agricultural farms that use modern technologies, giving them an in-depth understanding of the benefits brought by Agriculture 4.0 (based on advanced technology and sustainability).

In addition to the grant offered, World Vision Romania, with funding provided by BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, will support more than 50 students and teachers to participate in the Agriculture 4.0 Symposium. The event will take place during the period October 26 – 27, 2023, in Iași.

“We are pleased to see that our joint efforts with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have made a tangible difference in agricultural education in Romania. Through the ‘Proud to be a Farmer’ grants, we not only equipped high schools with necessary equipment, but also created a bridge between agricultural theory and innovative practice in the field. Young farmers and their teachers had the opportunity to explore first-hand the benefits of Agriculture 4.0, thus accelerating the adoption of modern and sustainable techniques in our communities. The whole process represents an investment in the agricultural future of our country and we are happy to be part of this positive change.” said Crenguța Bărbosu, Senior Program Manager at the World Vision Romania Foundation.

“The first edition results of the “Proud to be Farmer” initiative led us to continue, for the second year, the support of high-school students, who are exploring agricultural knowledge. BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions encourages young pupils to embrace high-tech agriculture and a new education based on a friendly environment and a climate change system.” declared Anca Mitroi, Commercial Director of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Romania.

By providing high schools with modern tools and experiences, these communities are nurturing a generation that understands and values sustainable farming. Therefore, “Proud to be a Farmer” project has significantly advanced sustainability education in agriculture for the younger generation. This project rolls-out across 10 districts of Romania – Cluj, Galați, Iași, Vrancea, Bacău, Vaslui, Brașov, Bistrița-Năsăud, Botoșani and Ilfov.

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About the innovative educational package Sustainable Agriculture and Agriculture 4.0.

About World Vision Romania

About BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions

For more information, visit www.leasingsolutions.bnpparibas.ro/

Equipment finance for a changing world – these five words embody the essence and the ethos of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.

Equipment finance: Our story with equipment finance began 70 years ago and has known many chapters since then but the equipment we finance for our clients and partners have always been at its centre. Our vocation in all our years of existence has been finding the best-suited financial solution for every equipment need, whatever the sector. From tractors, to laptops, medical equipment, charging stations for electric vehicles to even buildings, the equipment we finance help execute some of the most essential functions of the society we live in and keep the real economy turning. Our belongingness to this industry and the real economy is part of our DNA and so it’s only natural that it reflects in our signature.

For a changing world: Change is the only constant in the world. While it may be uncomfortable, it also brings a myriad of opportunities for growth. Over the past decades, we have consistently evolved our solutions and services in line with the social, economic, cultural and technological paradigms and have as a consequence also enabled the businesses we support to adapt themselves to the shifting market realities of each era. This is also the guiding principle and the signature of the BNP Paribas Group (Bank for a changing world) of which we’re a part of and with whom we collaborate more closely each day with the goal to offer a diverse suite of solutions to our clients.

In line with its commitment to diversity BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Romania support “Jamais Sans Elles” charts.

20th of June marked the signing date on behalf of the extended ExCO Romania, for a major initiative which aims to promote equality and strengthen the voice of women in all discussions and in various forums.

The members of BNP Paribas’ executive committee have each committed to no longer take part in any public or media event face-to-face or remotely, in which general, social, political, or economic issues are debated, discussed or judged if there are no women among multiple speakers. In practical terms, for any event, forum, round table, panel open to the public or broadcast (tv, radio, internet), and jury in which charter signatories take part and which involve three or more speakers, there must be at least one woman. This commitment covers both internal and external events with a physical or a remote attendance. – quote from the implemented Jamais Sans Elles charter initiative.

By signing this agreement, we join the more than 1000 signatories’ community of more than 20 countries who take a major step in ensuring woman’s voice and representation.

The Executive Board supports the company’s commitment to promote gender equality and supporting women’s talents in line with our diversity policy. We encourage a balanced working environment and support the visibility of women in public life and professional actions.