PepsiCo România invests over 550,000 euros to support education and water access initiatives

PepsiCo România is making a significant impact by redirecting over 550,000 euros from its profit tax to support five organizations dedicated to improving education and water access in vulnerable communities across Romania.

These initiatives, set to be implemented between 2026 and 2028, focus on various key areas such as enhancing access to quality education for children and youth, developing technical skills, and preparing the next generation of farmers. The projects also aim to improve access to water in rural communities, aligning with the company's pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) strategy.

Mihaela Hristea, General Manager of PepsiCo East Balkans, highlighted that these partnerships contribute to the sustainable development of communities. PepsiCo România is committed to supporting high-quality education and vocational training for young people, fostering the formation of future specialists and industry leaders in agriculture.

Among the notable initiatives is the Technical Future Academy launched by the Universitatea Naţională de Ştiinţă şi Tehnologie POLITEHNICA Bucureşti. This initiative aims to increase student interest in industrial fields and to facilitate their transition from academia to the job market.

PepsiCo România continues its partnership with World Vision Romania through the “Vreau în clasa a 9-a” program, which helps vulnerable students continue their education at the high school level, thus reducing the risk of school dropout. Additionally, cooperation with Asociaţia Casa Bună ensures that children from vulnerable communities have safe and stable access to education.

The company also supports the agricultural community through programs like “Tineri Lideri pentru Agricultură” and “Antreprenor în Agricultura 4.0,” which focus on developing leadership, management, and entrepreneurship skills, ultimately enhancing the competitiveness of Romanian agriculture.

Moreover, the “Apa este identitate. Daia şi Cernat” program, implemented by Asociaţia Human Made Art, aims to improve water access and restore ecosystems in Harghita and Covasna counties. In Daia, interventions include constructing water retention structures from locally available natural materials, planting trees for support, and establishing a demonstration garden. Meanwhile, in Cernat, actions will focus on cleaning the canal serving the local water mills and providing educational activities for children and youth to conserve local heritage and traditions.