Gunnar Kilian, Volkswagen Group Board Member for Human Resources and Trucks: "In these difficult times, our thoughts are with the victims of the weather disaster in Spain. Our condolences go out to the families and loved ones. Our Volkswagen Group, which has strong links with the Iberian Peninsula through the SEAT and CUPRA brands and PowerCo, feels and mourns with the people in the Valencia region and the entire Spanish population. With this donation, we are supporting humanitarian aid for the people in the disaster area. As a company and as a team, we want to provide targeted help."
Further support from Spanish Group subsidiaries SEAT/CUPRA, Volkswagen Group España and PowerCo Spain
In addition to the financial support, the Spanish subsidiary SEAT/CUPRA is calling on its employees to donate and plans to increase the company's donations. Volkswagen Group España and PowerCo Spain have announced that they will also donate to the Spanish Red Cross to further support the rescue efforts.
Help for the people affected in Valencia
With the donation of one million euros, the Volkswagen Group wants to effectively help the people in the Valencia region and show its solidarity with those affected by the natural disaster.
Volkswagen Group donates one million euros as emergency aid for flood victims in Valencia
Maleen Bösenberg
Corporate Communications
Spokesperson People & HR
Wolfsburg. Volkswagen Group is donating one million euros in emergency aid for people affected by the severe storms in Spain. The donation will be used directly for relief efforts in Valencia. The region has suffered numerous fatalities in recent days and the extent of the damage is considerable. The money is being donated to the German Red Cross (DRK). The aid organization will pass the donation on to the Spanish Red Cross, which is providing funds for the support of the victims and is working for the reconstruction on the ground.