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On International Women’s Day, we made a €10,000 donation on behalf of Pragmatic Play to the ANAIS Association, a charitable organisation that promotes gender equality, defends the rights of women, and supports victims of domestic violence.  

ANAIS was founded in 2011 with the intention of enacting change, both through the foundation of support networks and by campaigning for alterations to local policy and legislation. In over a decade since its inception, ANAIS’ team of psychologists, psychotherapists, lawyers, trainers, and volunteers has worked tirelessly to support women and children. The donation will enable ANAIS to continue its invaluable work and make progress towards a safer community for those affected. 

ARRISE has presented the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) with a €10,000 donation on behalf of Pragmatic Play. Since 2006, the WWF has diligently worked towards safeguarding the Carpathian Mountains and Danube regions, focusing on the restoration of rivers, forests, and freshwater habitats alongside local communities. Part of a broader focus on championing environmental causes and advancing wildlife conservation efforts, the contribution played a pivotal role in supporting the Earth Hour event at the Botanical Garden of Bucharest in March. With over 50,000 participants actively involved, the event served as a beacon for sustainability throughout Romania. 

ARRISE is proactively helping to promote green living and protect natural habitats. Joined by the Mai Mult Verde Association for a tree planting day in Talpa, the ARRISE team presented the organisation with a €10,000 donation on behalf of Pragmatic Play. Mai Mult Verde Association is one of the largest environmental groups in Romania. They have planted over 1.6 million seedlings, spread across approximately 320 hectares of land. With our support, the association can continue its Gift A Tree campaign, which aims to counteract the 15 million trees that are cut down annually in Romania. This will create more natural urban spaces and improve air quality, as well as people’s overall wellbeing. By planting saplings, ARRISE is helping the local ecosystem for generations to come. 

Presenting a €20,000 donation on behalf of Pragmatic Play to the Millions of Friends Association (Asociatia Milioane de Prieteni), we are supporting the Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Romania. Half of the donation has gone towards a new baby bear enclosure, with the sanctuary now able to house four new orphaned bear cubs in a healthy environment with fresh clean water and a pool. The remainder has been put towards new heat pumps, reducing heating costs for the administrative and medical zones, providing hot water consistently for the medical area, and maximising efficiency of the solar panel installation in the sanctuary. 

The team at ARRISE has visited the Women for Women Foundation in Malta to present a €15,000 donation on behalf of Pragmatic Play.  

Established in 2015, the Women for Women Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering women and girls by providing access to education, promoting financial literacy, and advocating for gender equality. Their efforts aiding women who have endured domestic violence, homelessness, and mental health challenges ensure that women and their families navigate tough times with a support system around them. This donation will facilitate the extension and renovation of the foundation’s current premises, enabling them to expand their reach and empower more women in Malta. 

We have presented a donation of €10,000 on behalf of Pragmatic Play to Soup Kitchen OFM Valletta, where the team from our Malta hub spent time volunteering and assisting with the provision of meals. With the rising cost of living and growing homeless population in Valletta, the organisation helps to alleviate stress by providing healthy, balanced and nutritious food in addition to other services, such as shower and wash facilities, live music, meditation, computer classes, and discussion groups. The donation will go towards the installation of a new AC system, making the centre more welcoming and pleasant during the hot summer months.