MMH 與 Andar 在阿根廷透過動物保健專業的障礙者社會創業

位於南美的非政府組織 Andar，在百靈佳殷格翰員工的支持下，透過多樣化活動如養雞、餐飲服務和足球，為障礙者賦權

想像一個專注於賦權障礙者，並透過各類活動提供支持的地方。在布宜諾斯艾利斯，Asociación Civil Andar（簡稱：Andar）是一個充滿熱情的社會組織，同時也是 MMH 的社會企業家。Andar 與百靈佳殷格翰在南美各地的員工密切合作，推動兼具包容性和環保意識的計畫。志工們參與各種活動，如提供餐飲服務、管理蛋場，以及組織足球賽，助力障礙者的成長。

在 Andar 的多個計畫中，Andar Catering 是其中一個重要項目，主要透過口碑宣傳，為許多大客戶提供餐飲服務。 該計畫由百靈佳殷格翰南美地區總監助理 Maria Gualazzi 領導，她專注於數位發展策略、設備升級、團隊技能提升及行銷，以提升銷售和利潤。她和其他志工同事一起更新了服務名稱和品牌形象，並新增健康食品選項。實習生 Shaia Quijano 創建了新的 Instagram 官方帳號，同時提升了她的數位策略技能，為團隊提供支持。「了解與障礙者溝通時的具體挑戰十分有趣，我最喜歡這份工作的一部分是，能向大眾展示這個充滿激情的團隊，並以更積極的方式改變敘事。」通過 Shaia 的努力，Instagram 帳號在六個月內吸引了約 500 名粉絲，協助強化餐飲服務，並與潛在客戶建立聯繫。

代表獨立的雞蛋

仰賴餐飲服務的成功，Andar 現在踏上一項新的、相關的冒險：在布宜諾斯艾利斯的 Moreno 設施建立一個放養式蛋場，有 14 名年輕人參與。在這個蛋場裡，母雞可以自由活動並覓食，促進動物福祉。蛋場還採用堆肥技術處理廢棄物，保護環境。Andar 正在制定一項全面計畫，包括參與者的培訓、穀倉建設和土地整理。

動物保健部門的公關經理 Cecilia Miranda 領導了一個由同事組成的團隊，其中包括兩位獸醫。 他們負責監督雞舍建設，並培訓 Andar 的合作夥伴處理日常工作，如餵食、清潔及階段性目標管理。Cecilia 表示：「這個計畫採用了循環農業的原則，獸醫培訓團隊回收農場廢棄物作為堆肥，並將其用於他們的菜園中。」

在百靈佳殷格翰員工的支持下，障礙者得以成功完成各項任務，這也是 Andar 發展計畫的一部分， 旨在幫助參與者成為更獨立、自給自足的成年人，使他們能夠像其他人一樣工作、感受幸福，並引以為傲地過上有尊嚴的生活。

讓員工輕鬆參與社會項目

MMH Connect 是一個使用者友善的平台，目標是將百靈佳殷格翰員工的專業技能、知識和經驗與全球社會企業家及其組織的具體需求進行連結。這些合作致力於促進成功的夥伴關係，進而實現更大的社會影響。

作為員工，你有獨特的機會將技能和見解貢獻於與你共鳴的多樣化社會項目中。 在這過程中，你將學習到變革者所需的技能，提升專業形象，並探索新的職業發展機會。透過參與這些有意義的社會項目，你將拓展自己的視野，並從世界各地獲得寶貴的文化體驗。

無論你的技能是什麼，或你能投入多少時間，今天就透過 MMH Connect 平台尋找最適合你的項目，開啟一段新的旅程！

EMPOWER TALENTS, EMBRACE INCLUSION

Andar, a South-American NGO, empowers disabled individuals through diverse activities like chicken farming, catering, and soccer – supported by Boehringer Ingelheim employees.

Picture a place where diverse activities unite, driven by the mission to empower individuals with disabilities. Asociación Civil Andar(short: Andar), a passionate social organization and MMH Fellow in Buenos Aires, teams up with Boehringer Ingelheim employees across South America for inclusive, eco-friendly projects. Volunteers participate in diverse activities, like catering services, managing an egg farm, and organizing integrative soccer matches, fostering growth for those with disabilities.

Among Andar’s numerous projects is Andar Catering, which provides catering services to several larger clients, primarily promoted through word-of-mouth. Maria Gualazzi, Country Management Director Assistant for Boehringer Ingelheim in South America, leads the project, focusing on digital strategy, equipment, team skills, and marketing to boost sales and profits. Together with other volunteer colleagues, she updated the service name, logo, and added healthy food options. Intern Shaia Quijano supported the team by setting up an Instagram account, expanding her own digital strategy skills. “It was interesting to learn about the specific challenges that come hand-in-hand when communicating about people with disabilities. What I liked most about the work was that I was able to showcase the passionate team behind the services and change the narrative in a more enabling, positive way.” By creating the new Instagram account and gaining around 500 followers in six months, Shaia helped strengthen the catering service and connect with potential clients.

Eggs for Independence

Building on the success of their catering services, Andar is now embarking on a new, yet related, venture: the organization is developing a freerange egg farm at their facilities in Moreno, Buenos Aires, with 14 young adults participating. At the farm, hens are allowed to roam and forage freely, promoting animal well-being. Composting techniques will be utilized to manage waste and protect the environment. Currently, a comprehensive plan is being developed, which includes training for participants, construction of the barn, and land preparation.

Cecilia Miranda, AH Communications Manager (→ see interview on page 36), leads a group of colleagues, including two veterinarians, in the farm project. They oversee hen house construction and train Andar personnel in daily tasks like feeding, cleaning, and gate management. “The project embraces circular agriculture principles,” says Cecilia, “with veterinarians training the team to recycle farm waste, compost it, and use it as fertilizer in their vegetable garden.”

Individuals with disabilities perform all tasks, guided by Boehringer Ingelheim employees. These acquired skills are part of Andar’s development program, aiming to help participants become more independent, self-sufficient adults who work, experience happiness, and take pride in living a dignified life – just like everyone else.

“YOU DON’T NEED PRIOR EXPERIENCE TO VOLUNTEER. YOU NEED TO FIND THE OPPORTUNITY THAT SUITS YOU BEST!”

Cecilia Miranda,Animal Health Communications Manager & Making More Health Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim South America

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