ANNUAL REPORT 2010

Culture, Quality of Life and Environment
Mercantil sees culture as a value to be fostered, and supports institutions that promote artistic
talent in the field of music, literature and fine arts. It contributes to the Fundación Camerata de
Caracas; the Zulia Museum of Modern Art (Maczul - for its abbreviation in Spanish); the Chamber
Music Association (Asociación Pro Música de Cámara); the Museum of Colonial Art and the José
Antonio and Carmen Calcaño Foundation. During 2010 Mercantil also continued to support the
initiatives of various environmental conservation organizations.
Support for the social work of religious institutions
Mercantil’s Social Commitment is also channeled through its support for religious institutions
with a view to sustaining social programs throughout the country. Prime examples are the
pastoral programs for families; strengthening of the Mercantil-Cáritas Solidarity Fund; and
contributions to the country’s Archdioceses and Dioceses, the John Paul II Ecclesiastical
Education, and the Friends of the Seminary Foundation.
Mercantil’s social commitment also included support for programs promoted by organizations
in the United States: the Anti-Cancer League, the March of Dimes and the Miami Metrozoo, in
South Florida; the Juilliard School in New York, and the Museum of Modern Art in Houston. A
number of institutions that directly promote the social development of low-income communities
also received support under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program.
Special mention should also be made of the voluntary participation of Mercantil’s staff in
education, social development and cultural activities promoted by various community
institutions.
Annual Report 2010
88