International Workers' Day is much more than a date marked on the calendar. It is a day to remember that social and labor rights have never been a concession, but a collective conquest.
Working in a foundation goes beyond a salary. One of the great strengths of the third sector is that most of the people who are part of it feel deeply identified with the purpose and values of the organization. Ethics, altruism, solidarity and inclusion are part of the organization's DNA. This sense of belonging and shared mission is an intangible but very powerful asset, an intangible that makes a difference and that must be protected.
The foundation sector is also an example of female leadership and commitment to equality. Women represent 68% of technical teams and 59% of management positions. Far from being an exception, this reality shows that the sector recognizes the key role of women as drivers of purposeful change and transformative management.
May 1st is also a day to make visible the work of foundations that work to improve the quality of life of people through work, breaking cycles of exclusion and facilitating the employment of vulnerable groups. Accompanying, training and offering decent work is not only a way to contribute to individual well-being, but also to make society as a whole stronger and more cohesive.
This May 1st, we want to put a name and face to this transformative force. Celebrate and recognize the essential role of all the people who make the day-to-day work of the foundation sector and the third sector as a whole possible. People who, often without making a sound, move the country forward with a focus on the common good.
For all this, we defend decent work, with rights, with recognition and with purpose. Because to build a better society, the daily work of people who work with commitment and values is essential. On May 1st, our gratitude and our demand are for them.
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