BCI brings Christmas Solidarity to the Arco-Íris Shelter Center

On Saturday, November 7th, the Commercial and Investment Bank (BCI) held a solidarity event at the Arco-Íris Reception Center, located in the Machava neighborhood, Maputo Province, providing dozens of vulnerable children with moments of joy, companionship, and sharing. The initiative, part of the Bank's 30th-anniversary celebrations, reaffirms its commitment to social inclusion, well-being, and community development.

The highlight of the event was the Checkers Championship, which transformed the Center into a space of excitement, discovery, and mutual learning. Between plays, challenges, and strategies, these tiny masters surprised everyone with their skill and creativity, sharing their knowledge with visitors and demonstrating that, when it comes to learning, everyone has something to teach.

More than a competition, the championship provided an opportunity to stimulate logical reasoning, concentration, decision-making skills, and teamwork. The activity was complemented by card games, prize giveaways, and moments of camaraderie, in an atmosphere marked by smiles, enthusiasm, and close-knit camaraderie.

BCI was represented by Administrator George Mandawa, accompanied by bank employees, who actively participated in the activities, sharing moments of affection and relaxation with the children.

On that occasion, George Mandawa reaffirmed BCI's commitment to initiatives that promote well-being, education, and social inclusion, emphasizing the importance of providing children with experiences that strengthen their self-esteem, develop skills, and nurture dreams. The Administrator also congratulated the management and staff of the Arco-Íris Center for the dedicated work they carry out daily in protecting, welcoming, and promoting the well-being of children.

This action is part of BCI's Solidarity Christmas program, a nationwide initiative that includes reception centers in all provinces of the country, using the game of checkers as a central activity to promote learning, interaction and personal development.

To mark three decades of existence, BCI reinforces, through this initiative, a vision of social responsibility that goes beyond financial activity, valuing proximity to communities and investment in people.

Because building the future also means creating opportunities for each child to discover their talent, believe in their abilities, and find reasons to smile.