NETWORKS: OUR ANNUAL SUMMIT 53

The second edition of The Human Safety Net’s Global NetWorks Event closed on September 20th, 2019 in Venice. More than 240 participants came together from all over the world, including 40 leading NGOs from 20 countries, inspiring changemakers, Generali’s people and 25 volunteers. They connected, shared ideas and took action on early childhood development, refugee entrepreneurship and newborn health.

Discussions ranged from implementation challenges to measuring impact; from ensuring long-term outcomes to obtaining financing for refugee entrepreneurs. Together, we investigated and designed solutions for retaining participants in parenting programmes and came up with new ways to increase cooperation among health care professionals, hospitals and parents in order to provide the best possible start for newborns.

Finally, during the first-ever Amplify Challenge, we developed concrete plans to further mobilize Generali’s people and resources to make a greater and lasting impact on our communities around the world.

‘The Human Safety Net is one of the frontrunners among corporate foundations in bringing innovation to strategic philanthropy. This approach involves a 360° systematic view, engaging all stakeholders starting from beneficiaries, to partners NGOs, Generali employees and distribution networks, and international advocates. The energy and commitment experienced during our last NetWorks summit prove that we’re moving in the right direction and motivate us to devolve more energy and resources to reach even more ambitious target.’