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E NGAGE World Vision Newsletter for Corporate Partnerships
August 2022
Xiaomi continues to support education and creativity through technology Xiaomi, one of the global technology leaders, together with World Vision in the Philippines, welcomed over 400 students from a school in Manila with back-to-school kits as they return to face-to-face classes in August. The kits contained school supplies such as crayons, pencils, writing pads, among others as well as the latest Xiaomi products and gadgets, including Xiaomi backpacks, pens, LCD writing tablets, and the recently launched RedmiBook 15, which perfectly fitted for any school-related tasks. The kits are intended to provide students all the tools they might need to excel while, at the same time, allowing them to unleash their creativity and talents. “The last two years has indeed been trying times for these students,” explained Tomi Adrias, Xiaomi Philippines’ Head of Marketing. “It has always been the mission of Xiaomi to be a brand that supports young people’s aspirations by equipping them with the latest technology available. ” The donation marks the second year Xiaomi Philippines has worked with World Vision and is part of the brand’s continued advocacy to champion the further development of education in the country through technology that will help enhance and harness Filipino students’ digital prowess. KM Leong, General Manager of Southeast Asia, Xiaomi International, said, “Xiaomi recognizes the importance of how technology plays a major role in every aspect of our lives including education therefore we would like to help aid the youth with their first steps into the digital era, further enhance their creativity, and let their imagination bloom with our technological assistance. Today, many innovative products and technologies have become very useful in assisting the youth to become even more creative than ever before, as it allows them to explore and create trials on many new things. Moreover, Xiaomi has continued to contribute our efforts to empower the young generation’s education, not only in the Philippines but also in other countries as well.”
Health Fusion gives back in World Vision Cebu Area Program While showcasing modern and natural solutions to suit everyday lifestyle choices, Health Fusion is a blended community of products that aim to uplift everyone’s quality of life. In August 2022, Health Fusion donated 1,008 pouches of vitamin C to in a community in Cebu, contributing to World Vision’s Health and Nutrition program and sharing #BearyHealthyHabits with children in the community. Their donation is one of the many fundrasing projects the Filipino brand has with the organization.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Wells Fargo strengthen education and livelihood support to World Vision As part of their corporate volunteer engagement program, volunteers from Wells Fargo, a multinational financial services company, conducted a five-session financial literacy training to parents and small business owners in Malabon. Entitled “Financial Literacy for Livelihood Volunteering Project,” the sessions included lessons on budgeting, profit generation, investing, and more. There were 45 participants in each session. To culminate the activity, Wells Fargo distributed livelihood kits and gardening tools that the participants can use to cultivate their own organic vegetable gardens.
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