The contribution comes at a particularly critical moment for the Leiria region, where social vulnerability has deepened following severe floods that occurred at the beginning of the year. Bison Bank’s involvement aims to address an urgent local need and help reduce the impact of this crisis on students’ educational progress. As António Henriques, CEO of Bison Bank, notes, “literacy, whether financial or general, is an essential tool for rebuilding and for long-term resilience. It is in times of crisis that the lack of tools becomes an even greater scourge.”

For Bison Bank’s partners and stakeholders, this initiative represents more than philanthropy: it is a strategic investment in the stability and development of the communities the bank serves. Aligned with the institution’s sustainability pillars, this commitment strengthens Bison Bank’s positioning as a responsible financial institution, generating value and trust across its ecosystem of clients and partners.