August - September 2023
World Vision recognizes private companies for supporting children in need
World Vision recently acknowledged the support of several of its corporate partners, businesses, foundations, and institutions in the recent Limitless 2023: Corporate Partners Appreciation Event, held in September.
Over the past year, the partnerships have reached and supported 3.2 million children in the Philippines through various programs and projects, involving sponsorship, education, health and nutrition, faith and development, disaster preparedness and emergency response, climate change adaptation, local advocacy initiatives, child protection and participation, and savings and livelihood.
“These various engagements and partnerships remind us that by ourselves, we are limited. But by the grace that comes from the Lord, we can excel in kindness, and our impact will be limitless,” World Vision National Director Rommel V. Fuerte said during the event.
Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno, who also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of World Vision in the Philippines, heralded the partners for being with the organization in every step of the way — from its successes and even its shortfalls.
“All of you were unwavering in your belief, steadfast in your commitment and consistent in your actions to prioritize the needs and necessities of our children nonetheless of the vicissitudes brought by the pandemic to your personal comforts,” he said.
“Thank you for giving to our children. Thank you for giving your help today. Thank you for not postponing tomorrow. Thank you for helping to steer to the future with less fear about each uncertainty,” Puno added.
World Vision, Wells Fargo launch Bridge to Employment and Entrepreneurship Project to support out-of-school youth
World Vision launched Bridge to Employment and Entrepreneurship Project last August 17, 2023.
Multinational financial services firm Wells Fargo has partnered with World Vision to help the Manila youth to provide sustainable economic opportunities by providing entrepreneurial and employable skills training. The project will support 180 students under the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) and 20 out of school youth who will be enrolled in technical vocation programs of the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority.
“This project will definitely benefit the out of school youth and those under the ALS program as better opportunities are now within reach. Part of our commitment to spark hope, to spark joy and to encourage the children and their families. So that’s why we really value this kind of partnership, our sincerest gratitude to Wells Fargo for opening the doors to this opportunity.” Said Roberto Dazo, Operations Manager for Luzon Field Office of World Vision.
Wells Fargo is glad to be part of the project which will bridge the gap between the beneficiaries and employment opportunities. “Being in a bank, our commitment is to ensure the success and financial wellbeing of these beneficiaries and the community. To our community partners who will be part of the project, we are so excited to get to know you for today and throughout the project run, as well as seeing you all succeed,” Said Dan Siena, Vice President of Wells Fargo Philippines.
Present during the launch were Wells Fargo leaders such as Lina Nair, Pavithra Rajeev, Dandeelo Siena, Sharon Uy and AJ Tapia. Also present is our long-term community partners in the Barangay-level and school principals in Baseco, Manila.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Devtac CRM, Inc. provides basic technical training to the children in Tacloban
Employees of DEVTAC CRM Inc. (Your Cornerstone for Digital Transformation) recently volunteered to mentor 24 children as part of the company’s volunteer engagement initiatives on August 12, 2023.
The mentoring session tackled lessons related to basic computer usage, which the participants can use in school. To build rapport with the students, the volunteers also prepared games and interactive activities.