Let’s talk money: “Woch vun de Suen”, an initiative linked to“European Money Week”

Activities have evolved over the last few years. At the beginning, the programme still included visits to the Central Bank and activities at the Bank Museum, alongside fun activities in the classroom.

I still have fond memories of my own contributions at the Museum and in the classroom. The pupils were always interested and fascinated by the subject and grateful that someone was talking to them about a topic that was quite unfamiliar to them.

Since 2023, trainers have been using Money Odyssey, a mobile app developed by Fondation ABBL pour l’éducation financière.

I have to say that throughout the various editions, I have never had any problems motivating volunteer trainers among my colleagues. Most of the trainers returned from the classes with very good experiences, and their discussions with the students were a real eye-opener for them.

Their enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge with the students has never flagged, and feedback has been extremely positive.

One aspect I love is the community spirit during the week, with trainers from different banking institutions working together to run the classes as effectively as possible, in cooperation with the teachers from the various primary schools.

Connections and friendships were forged beyond our day-to-day bank activities.

I hope that WDS will continue for a long time to come and that more and more students will benefit from this important financial education initiative.

Like everywhere else in the world, lifting the taboo around money would be an excellent place to start. Studies show that people prefer to say how much they weigh rather than how much they have in their savings account! Then supporting the youngest consumers of today and tomorrow in their everyday behaviour. Raising awareness of sustainable consumption overall.