On the occasion of International Education Day, celebrated on January 24, the automotive group Stellantis reaffirmed its global commitment to widening access to education, highlighting the growing scale of its community partnerships through the Stellantis Philanthropy program.
According to the group, over 130 educational projects have been developed in the last two years in collaboration with local, regional, and international non-governmental organizations. These initiatives are expected to benefit more than two million people—students, teachers, and community members—by the end of 2026.
### A Needs-Based Approach
Stellantis emphasizes that its actions are based on close cooperation with more than 100 non-profit organizations worldwide. These partners, with their knowledge of local realities, participate in designing and implementing educational programs tailored to the needs of the areas where the group operates.
The supported projects mainly cover the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as literacy, digital skills development, and environmental education. The company underscores a targeted approach, oriented toward long-term priorities, which also includes support actions in times of disaster.
In this context, Stellantis has grouped its Motor Citizens initiatives, dedicated to employee volunteering, and Stellantis Student Awards, a student support program, into a unified framework called Stellantis Philanthropy, aiming to enhance the coherence and impact of its community commitment.
### A Global Commitment with Regional Variations
In North America, more than 30 projects are underway in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, aiming to reach one million beneficiaries by 2026. These initiatives focus in particular on literacy, STEM education, and support for school-aged children.
In expanded Europe, over 50 programs deployed across nine countries aim to assist more than 800,000 people, focusing on school inclusion, digital and professional skills, and adapting learning environments, particularly for autistic individuals.
In South America, programs conducted in Argentina and Brazil aim to support 250,000 students by 2026, promoting school retention, vocational training, and interest in scientific fields.
In the Middle East and Africa, more than ten initiatives in Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa target girls’ education, technical training, entrepreneurial skills, and access to technology, with a particular emphasis on rural areas.
Finally, in India and the Asia-Pacific region, about ten projects aim to benefit 190,000 individuals, focusing on vocational training, road safety, environmental education, and STEM programs.
### Volunteering and Academic Recognition
The global volunteer program Motor Citizens continues to engage the group’s employees. Since its launch in 2021, participation has steadily increased, with a rise of more than 25% in 2025, both in the number of volunteers and hours dedicated.
Meanwhile, the Stellantis Student Awards program supports the academic journeys of the children of the group’s employees. In 2025, more than 800 students were rewarded, which represents an increase of over 25% compared to the previous year. Since its inception in 1996, nearly 17,000 students have benefited from this initiative.
For Stellantis, education remains a strategic lever for social development. “Education is one of the most powerful tools to sustainably support communities,” noted the group’s chairman, John Elkann, emphasizing the company’s commitment to investing in the skills and confidence of younger generations.