Citi Foundation is contributing a total of Php7.5 million to the COVID-19 Community Response Program of the Philippine Business for Social Progress, Inc. (PBSP), the largest corporate-led nonprofit organization in the country. This partnership aims to provide immediate relief to Filipinos who are most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citi Foundation’s contribution to PBSP’s program will help provide survival packs to 7,200 households or approximately 36,000 individuals. Each survival pack contains at least five kilograms of rice, fresh vegetables, fish, dressed chicken, and canned halal grocery items that can support a family of five for five days.
“Citi Philippines is deeply committed to our stakeholders and the country in supporting those in need during this challenging time. In partnership with PBSP, we are complemeting our business activities with philanthropic initiatives to help medical frontliners and affected communities,” said Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed.
Non-government organizations Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Pamilya ng Pantawid (SNPP) and Caritas Manila, Inc. were tapped to identify the beneficiaries of the COVID-19 Community Response Program. Likhaan Center for Women’s Health, Inc., a non-profit engaged in helping women in marginalized communities, is also helping to set up quarantine centers to further boost the program.
In addition, PBSP will be procuring and distributing 4,920 personal protective equipment (PPEs) to identified hospitals to help safeguard frontline healthcare workers while they fight to save lives during these trying times.
“We are grateful to have the opportunity to respond to the needs of these communities in close collaboration with like-minded organizations. This partnership with Citi Philippines is a boost to the national efforts to fight this pandemic as we all face this huge challenge together,” said PBSP Executive Director Rey Laguda.
In addition to these efforts, Citi has launched a global employee donation campaign called Double the Good. For every $1 donated by a Citi employee to any organization or initiative in support of COVID-19 relief, Citi will donate $1 to one of four organizations selected by each of Citi’s regions to address unique challenges. For Asia Pacific, the chosen recipient is the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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