144 Priorbank JSC showed its support for the SDGs: To mark the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations held a large number of events in Belarus. In addition to creating awareness, the goal of these events is to actively involve the many stakeholders required for the actual implementation of the SDGs in the country. Priorbank JSC supported the “#InclusiveBelarus” events, which included an exhibition about the SDGs as well as an #InclusiveBelarus concert. The exhibition in the foyer of the Small Hall at the Palace of the Republic included the screening of short films on currently urgent social problems and possible solutions (www.un.by). The many measures implemented by the RZB Group in 2016 in its role as Engaged citizen supported multiple SDG objectives such as, for example, SDG 1 (ending poverty in all its form everywhere). Our focus in the area of (financial) education gives us the possibility of counteracting another urgent social challenge. In this way, we take account of SDG 4 (assuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all). This results in a possible effect on SDG 8, which envisions the promotion of sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. That should help to reduce the number of young people without jobs or academic or occupational training considerably by 2020. We are convinced that our corporate volunteering projects can always support several goals at the same time. Another topic is our commitment in the area of culture, through which we support efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage (SDG 11). Financial education (financial literacy) and other educational initiatives Education is one of the most important issues of the 21st century. The RZB Group contributes to the improvement of education, which is an important aspect in the fight against poverty. It actively promotes an understanding of financial products and services and imparts banking expertise as part of its advisory role in day-to-day operations. It is closely linked with the subject of financial education, i.e. the competent handling of money and financial matters, also referred to under the term “financial literacy” due to its core business. The RZB Group focuses on this issue in particular in the field of education. Appealing to various age groups and integrating employees into corporate volunteering programs makes it possible to reach everyone from school children and students through to the wider general public via a variety of channels. A lot of effort goes into improving the everyday life of each individual and to laying the foundations for the future responsible handling of money through financial education. Financial literacy at the Vienna sites For many years, the Raiffeisen Club in Austria has offered a fun way to learn how to handle money and investment products responsibly through its online stock exchange game “Raiffeisen School Investor”. The goal is for participants to become familiar with the options on the capital market and with instruments such as shares, funds and certificates. With a mobile solution for smartphones, the participants can link up with each other and exchange tips on dealing with shares and funds. Teams of at least five students of grade level eight or higher can play School Investor. In 2016, it was also possible for youths to participate with individual ratings for the first time. In addition to monetary prizes, the best class in Austria won a visit to RBI AG in Vienna and a meet-and-greet with Chief Executive Officer Karl Sevelda. Numerous trips to other publicly traded Austrian companies could also © Raiffeisen Club be won.
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