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32 4.2 Society and culture 4.2 Society and culture MEGGLE has played an active role in the social environments around its company sites across the world for many decades. The focus is on the respective national companies’ support of local projects, seeking to help people by actively supporting the development of the economy, the local infrastructure, or cultural and sporting events at the company sites. Consequently, MEGGLE has funded more than 300 projects over the past 3 years; for instance, the Wasserburg site has provided support for a multigenerational house, collected donations for regional flood aid and is the main sponsor of the 1st ladies basketball team of the club TSV Wasserburg. One particular highlight is the MEGGLE Young Enterprise Award that is awarded for entrepreneurship in the region. At an international level, we have also offered financial and moral support to victims of the tsunami in Japan, traumatised children and children with cancer in the Philippines and Africa, and for mine-clearing projects in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Our commitment to social projects is only possible if our responsibility to society is anchored in the minds of each and every manager and member of staff in the company. This is a process which begins at a very early stage in our company; the trainees in Wasserburg help with the children‘s summer camp activities, thereby learning what it means to assume responsibility. Toni Meggle sets an example to employees in the company in terms of assuming responsibility. After learning about the mine clearing project run by the DEMIRA organisation at the Olympic hill in Bjelasnica, it was natural for him, as one of the local companies, to immediately become involved. In his words: “Clearing mines in this country is an essential step forward for the people in Bosnia-Herzegovina, allowing them to move freely in their country. I have a vision that the people in Bosnia- Herzegovina can walk freely without fearing for their lives every step they take. I want to play a part in ensuring that this country and its people can blossom.” These are not just empty words either: thanks to the donations received, large areas contaminated during the war have already been cleared. Thinking globally means helping locally Clearing mines in Bosnia-Herzegovina 324.2 Society and culture