Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation donates $141,500 to support 14 charities
They have collaborated with over 2000 charity organisations reaching 800 villages and supporting 400 schools with direct grants totaling $12 million.
Thursday 01 August 2024 | 15:35
Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation executives with representatives from charities at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa in Nadi. Photo: Mereleki Nai
The Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation, committed to uplifting, empowering, and enriching the lives of those they serve, made a significant impact at their 5th Multidisciplinary (Pacific) Conference.
Held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa yesterday, the foundation awarded $141,500 to 14 charities.
In a major milestone for their organisation, the foundation has announced significant growth and impact over recent years. The foundation now boasts a robust network comprising 10 impactful programmes, which collectively support 100 charities each year.
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Together they have invested a staggering $50 million in social services, forging enduring partnerships with 1000 programmes charity partners and an extensive network of collaborators.
Their efforts have fostered lasting partnerships with 1000 programme charity partners and a broad network of collaborators.
They have collaborated with over 2000 charity organisations reaching 800 villages and supporting 400 schools with direct grants totaling $12 million.
The foundation chairman, Lionel Yee said each grant, each partnership and each initiative have been guided by a single mission.
“The mission is to uplift, empower, and enrich the lives of those we serve,” he said.
Amalgamated Telecomm Holdings Group of Companies chief executive officer Ivan Fong was the chief guest at the 5th Multidisciplinary (Pacific) Conference.
This year’s conference’s theme, “Catalysing Vitality: Innovations and Insights for Sustainable Wellbeing”.
It highlights the integration of technology, legal frameworks, educational strategies, and community engagement to address complex health and societal challenges.
Mr Fong said he discussed a few objectives of the conference.
“The objectives were to identify and explore issues in our communities here locally as well as the pacific and the exchange of ideas we will be able to come up with solutions.”
“Enhance digital connectivity, explore and implement digital solutions, social media strategies, and emerging AI technologies to boost connectivity and efficiency among Pacific NGOs,” he added.
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