Help in Action “Here Too” Project

Since 2017- Mallorca, Spain

RIU provides grants for breakfast and sports activities for students in several schools in Mallorca.

Grants for lunch for 10 students, coordination of extracurricular activities for more than 100 children, and work experience for women taking part in the social and workplace insertion programme.

Help in Action “Here Too” Project

Since 2019 – Madrid, Spain

Throughout the school year, RIU supports the “Calm Spaces” project to provide psychosocial care for primary school students in two educational centres in Madrid.

26 children and 15 families get access to free therapeutic resources.

Educaclown

Since 2017 – Mallorca, Spain

RIU sponsors the therapeutic activity of this NGO in the Llar d’Infància de Es Pil·larí, using performing arts to educate and motivate children who cannot live in their family environment.

Joan Riu School and Children’s Residence

Since 1980 – Girona, Spain

RIU covers the costs of the school and its temporary residential care service help care for boys and girls with serious disabilities who cannot be cared for at home.

23 children have stayed at the Joan Riu residence in 2019.

50 patients have been treated at the Special Education School.

Make a Wish

Since 2016 – Spain

RIU helps by contributing accommodation for children who are receiving medical treatment, organising activities and  transfers, and welcoming families to hotels with the greatest affection.

In November, Dídac’s dream came true when he visited New York. He and his family spent three unforgettable days staying at the Riu Plaza New York Times Square.

Pro Nins + Mater Misericordiae

Since 1988 – Mallorca, Spain

RIU collaborates with this association, focused on helping children with disabilities.

Centro Educativo Segunda Milla, Ciudad De Dios

Since 2019 – Bavaro, Dominican Republic

Focused on educating and supporting boys and girls in their schooling, nutrition and psychological health, providing moral and physical support so that children have the tools they need to become part of society in a dignified way. The Segunda Milla School applies its support programme in the community and sponsors the education of 400 children.

Ban Uni Man pa Cria nos Muchanan

Since 2019 – Aruba

Organisation helping to feed the most vulnerable schoolchildren on the Trai Merdia programme. RIU is responsible for funding lunch for 80 children who form part of the Trai Merdia after-school programme for three years.

SVGA -Stichting voor Verstandelijk Gehandicapten Aruba

Since 2019 – Santa Cruz, Aruba

Association that works on motor stimulation with boys and girls with disabilities on the island of Aruba. With the support of RIU, a physical therapist has been hired with an annual salary for a period of three years.

Negril Orthopaedic Clinic

Since 2009 – Negril, Jamaica

RIU Hotels sponsors the lease and maintenance of this clinic which treats children with orthopaedic injuries and provides free accommodation for volunteer doctors from Canada and USA.

Since it opened, 23 missions by American and Canadian specialists have been carried out.

In 2019, 86 patients were treated and 208 orthopaedic devices were provided.

Casa Solidariedade Espargos

Since 2019 – Espargos, Cape Verde

Social centre hosting 200 children aged up to 15 years old, most of them the children of hotel employees, to help improve their situation while their parents are at work. RIU has cofinanced the remodelling of the centre with other hotel groups based in Cape Verde.

Paediatric Clinic

Since 2019 – Artola, Costa Rica

RIU is responsible for the remodelling of this medical centre which attends to children aged up to 14 and sponsors the personnel expenses for medical staff.

The clinic conducts an average of 70 consultations per month and can offer preventative care to around 5,000 children.

Dr. Sonrisas

Since 2016 – Mexico

RIU offers free stays in its hotels to families and children undergoing treatment for complicated or serious illnesses.

39 stays were donated for 115 people including children, tutors and volunteers.

Aitana Foundation

Since 2015 – Cancun, Mexico

Sponsorship of transport to hospital for sick children to receive medical treatment, and also assistance in the construction of the Casa Aitana, and coverage of all the cost
of children’s chemotherapy medication at Cancún Hospital since 2018.

476 beneficiaries of this association in 2019.

RIU helped in the transfer of 65 children to hospital.

42 children received their chemotherapy treatment and 18 new cases were diagnosed.

Save the Children “Ludotecas” Project

Since 2019 – Cancun, Mexico

RIU sponsors this recreational space in Cancun where around 40 boys and girls aged between 6 and 12 learn cognitive skills and how to act in different situations such as: violence, sexual abuse, child labour, commercial sexual exploitation and addiction.

Canary Islands Breast Cancer and Gynaecology Association

Since 2010 – Gran Canaria, Spain

RIU collaborates with donations of accommodation, sponsorships and use of its hotel facilities for events to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Total number of beneficiaries: 1,425

Procycling Camp, RIU Team

Since 2016 – Gran Canaria, Spain

Professional cycling team sponsored by RIU Hotels and made up of riders of three different nationalities, including some members of the RIU team in the Canary Islands.

92 wins, 115 podiums, 1 Spanish championship and 9 in the Canary Islands

Palma 365

Since 2014 – Mallorca, Spain

Non-profit public organisation focused on tourism and the international promotion of the island of Mallorca, made up of the Palma City Council, the Balearic Islands Port Authority and 28 private companies, including RIU Hotels.

Impulsa Foundation

Since 2016 – Mallorca, Spain

Strategic project run by the Confederation of Business Associations of the Balearic Islands (CAEB), the Balearic Islands Government and a group of business leaders representing the region, including RIU Hotels, which aims to boost the islands’ global competitiveness.

JSF Travel & Tourism

Since 2017 – Mallorca

International business school created by the Junípero Serra Foundation in 2002, of which RIU and other companies in the travel industry are sponsors as it specialises in training in travel for executives.

Chance

Since 2015 – Dominican Republic

RIU is founding member of this project that pursues the social development of the community through the training and
employment of young people at risk of exclusion or disadvantaged people.

5 editions of CHANCE has produced 66, 28, 57, 48 and 66 graduates (265 in total)

Antidrug Foundation Aruba, Fada

Since 2019 – Aruba

Cooperation in the fight against drug addiction and other addictive behaviours. RIU covers transportation costs, event rooms and their set-up, as well as free accommodation.

The Spanish Jamaican Foundation

Since 2006 – Jamaica

RIU is a member of this foundation that strengthens ties between Spain and Jamaica through educational, environmental, cultural and health projects for the community.

RIU sponsors the food for the students of a soccer academy and also supports numerous sports, training and cultural activities related to the Spanish language.

África Avanza

Since 2014 – Cape Verde

Free accommodation and all-inclusive meals in RIU hotels for Spanish doctors and collaborators who receive visits and do operations in Cape Verde.

212 operations, 1,122 visits and check-ups were carried out.

Coco’s Bienestar Animal. Cat Café Project

Since 2012 – Playa del Carmen, Mexico

The Cat Café project run by RIU hotels together with COCO’s, controls overpopulation among cats and dogs, and controls the rodent population reducing health risks to people.

Mano Amiga

Since 2019 – Cancun, Mexico

RIU covers up to 80% of the monthly fixed tuition costs of students in this educational centre in Cancun where children and
young people with less opportunities get access to comprehensive training tools.

36 students benefited from this scholarship.