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Social Innovation for transforming the world
The fifth edition of the Fundación MAPFRE Social Innovation Awards concluded with a ceremony held at the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid. More than 200 initiatives from 10 different countries, developed by scientists, researchers, university students and business schools, were submitted to the call. Discover the three winning projects.
Our solidarity with Ukraine has not stopped
Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, millions of people have been forced to leave their homes in search of a safer place. At Fundación MAPFRE we are striving to create an extensive network of solidarity that offers them support and reminds them that they are not alone.
How to transport pets in a car
When traveling with your pet in the car, you must know the necessary guidelines to do it safely. Here are some recommendations to follow.
Do child car seats expire?
In general, when we purchase a child restraint system, we do not ask how long it will last or if it will deteriorate over time. We assume that we can use it indefinitely, forgetting that this restraint system is essential for the safety of our children.
How to travel safely with 3 children
The arrival of a new family member always brings changes to the family environment: we have to prepare a room, buy everything we need and, especially when it is the third child, we must prepare for a new kind of mobility.
What is submarining?
Much has been written about submarining, but in most cases this effect is addressed in terms of the consequences and the technical explanation of how it occurs, and not in terms of the actions we should take to avoid it or minimize it as much as possible.
How is a child car seat designed?
Learn about the necessary steps involved in the process of creating a child car seat so that it can reach the stores and, eventually, your car.
Social Innovation for Health
On the occasion of World Health Day, which is celebrated on April 7, we want to highlight the importance of the work of those social entrepreneurs who work to provide real solutions in this field. A few weeks away from celebrating the Grand Final of a new edition, we want to share with you here what has become of some of the projects that have participated, since 2018, in our Fundación MAPFRE Social Innovation Awards, in the category “Health improvement and digital technology (e-Health)”.
Solidarity in the face of war
The result has exceeded our expectations: in a show of solidarity, many of you have supported our campaign to help Ukraine, standing alongside those who are suffering and helping those who have been forced to flee their homes in such a dramatic situation.
Do you know how much caffeine is in your coffee?
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, which is why many people consume it to relieve fatigue and increase alertness. But not all coffees have the same effect, as the amount of caffeine is not the same in all of them. Fundación MAPFRE would like to remind you that if you want to beat tiredness, the best recipe is rest, especially if you are going to drive; and we recommend that you consume coffee for the sole purpose of delighting your senses and giving your day a spark of flavor, enjoying this pleasant experience.
Women: real and empowered
At Fundación MAPFRE we believe that gender equality is more than a goal in itself, it is an attitude. That is why, on International Women’s Day, we are giving a voice to three real and empowered women from our team who every day strive to make the world a better place.
71,597 steps in women’s leadership
The main task of an organisation with such a strong social commitment as Fundación MAPFRE is to reduce all kinds of shortcomings and promote second chances aimed at protecting the most vulnerable.
For the future
Today is a day to remember the progress that has been made in reducing inequalities between men and women. Today is International Women’s Day and I would like to add my voice to those of other women. We all have a lot to say.
A room of one’s own
The cultural sector is eminently female, or at least mine is, which is the one I can best tell you about, our team in Fundación MAPFRE’s Culture area.
Car games
Here are some safety recommendations that are important for a safe trip.
Anti-rebound systems, a safety element
Do you know how child seat anti-rebound systems work? To understand this, it is important to first define the phases of an impact so that we can understand how the systems that try to reduce the effects of an impact behave.
A seat for Paula
All children are not the same, and our vehicles do not all have the same characteristics. The important thing is that the choice of the car seat they are going to travel in is appropriate for their safety.