World Vision Newsletter for Corporate Partnerships
November 2021
Metrobank Foundation and World Vision turnover handwashing facilities during the Virtual Project launch and Project Salute event Metrobank Foundation provided support for the recently completed construction of four handwashing facilities in four schools in Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte namely Denuyan Elementary School, Dumpilas Elementary School, Tulohon Elementary School, and Paranglumba Elementary School. In the recent Virtual Project launch and Project Salute event held last November 5, 2021, World Vision operations director Xenia Legaspi shared, “We thank God for using Metrobank Foundation to help insure that children and adults in Denuyan, Dumpilas, Tulohan, and Paranglumba Elementary School have access to clean water. Now more than ever, the importance of access to clean water for handwashing, sanitation, and hygiene are highlighted as we navigate through this pandemic. Today we are celebrating a milestone. It is a blessing that we are being a part that brings hope and joy to the children.” Representatives from the beneficiary schools also expressed their appreciation to Metrobank Foundation and World Vision. The school principal of Denuyan Elementary School Uldarico Crampatanta said, “Thank you for this handwashing facility that answers the needs of the children especially when face to face classes will resume.” Tulohan Elementary School head Junmar Matta added, “In this time of pandemic, the handwashing facility is very useful to the children to maintain their proper hygiene. MetroBank Foundation, thank you so much for your love and support in sharing your blessings to us. Sana all schools in Zamboanga Del Norte Division bigyan niyo ng ganitong proyekto. Sana all!” No less than the Local Chief Executive of Siayan Local Government Unit (LGU), Hon. Atty. Josecor S. Gepolongca also graced the event. In his speech, he commended the the
proactivity and the great cause of World Vision and MBFI that even in the midst of the pandemic, they’ve been helping Siayan just for education, but the health and nutrition of the children as well. During the event, World Vision also awarded Metrobank Foundation with the Project Salute One for Children plaque as a token of appreciation for their overwhelming support and trust throughout the years. Since 2014, they funded several WaSH projects with World Vision, such as the Typhoon Pablo Water System Recovery Project in Agusan del Sur, and multiple school-based handwashing facilities in Kidapawan City and Moises Padilla. “Over the years, Metrobank foundation has been supportive in World Vision’s programs. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish these aspirations. MBFI, we are grateful for your support and trust. We salute you.” said Jun Godornes, World Vision’s Resource Development Director.
Marievic Mariano, the Grants and Healthcare Unit Head and Assistant Program Manager of Metrobank Foundation, Inc. gave her closing remarks which emphasized the pivotal role of addressing the proper hygiene and sanitation especially that the COVID-19 cases are arising. “This partnership with World Vision plays a vital role in addressing the challenges faced in the education sector, which has largely disrupted causing delays in classes. When the COVID-19 hit us, the foundation has remained committed in supporting the education sector. Likewise, investing in proper hygiene facilities that has been modified in compliance with the government’s health and safety protocols is a valuable intervention for increasing pandemic preparedness. MBFI will remain to respond to the call of collective action.”
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Fiserv Celebrates Children’s Book Week with students from BASECO In November, Fiserv Inc. has partnered with World Vision to celebrate Children’s Book Week with 30 grade two students from ING Center in BASECO, Manila. Aside from holding an interactive virtual storytelling session of “Si Langgam at si Tipaklong,” the company also provided big storybooks to all the participants. Children’s Book Week is celebrated twice a year on the months of May and November to encourage more children to discover the joy of reading. Fiserv Inc. is a global provider of financial services technology solutions, including digital banking, card issuer processing, network services, and e-commerce among others. The company advocates for diversity and inclusion, staff well-being, and community giving.
Swiss Embassy launched Angels for Angels to support World Vision From Enriquez, Marge C.One woman’s ‘angel’ charity now nationwide. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 17 November 2021. One woman’s charity for one antipoverty program has spawned into a nationwide campaign. At the launch of Angels for Angels, Switzerland Ambassador Alain Gaschen said this fundraising initiative was about ordinary people doing ordinary things in extraordinary times. Decorative angels, created from organic and recycled materials by women’s livelihood groups, will be sold by collaborating parties including Lazada and the website of Philux, a furniture company founded by a Swiss national. The proceeds will go to such beneficiaries as the humanitarian organization World Vision, and women and children’s groups impacted by the pandemic. At the residence of the Swiss Embassy, the event was attended by such partners as Louie Locsin, wife of Foreign Secretary Teddy Locsin; Taguig Rep. Laarni Cayetano with her husband, former House Speaker Alan Cayetano; Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, actress-influencer Iza Calzado, Swiss-Filipina designer Jessica Kienle Maxwell and representatives of women’s livelihood groups. Last year, Daniela Gaschen, the wife of the Swiss ambassador and a professional designer, produced a video tutorial showing how to recycle Nespresso capsules into Christmas tree angels. Nespresso is one of the companies under the Swiss foodand-beverage multinational Nestle Group. The Bacolod-based Negrense Volunteers for Change (NVC) produced these tiny angels and sold over 10,000 pieces. The project raised some P1 million. “You can bring your expertise for a good cause,” said Daniela. This year, she created the angel template which could easily be rendered in various materials by different groups. The ambassador approached several organizations to widen the scope of the program. Women’s nongovernmental organization Samahan ng mga Pilipina para sa Reporma at Kaunlaran (Spark) Philippines approached local governments, which, in turn, recommended women’s groups to participate. Spark likewise invited Calzado, who had worked with them during the Marawi rehabilitation, to spread the word. Daniela spoke with Maxwell and her sister, Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez of Philux, to decorate the Christmas trees with the angels for another charity partner, SM premier malls in NCR, Cebu and Davao.
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