Pru Life UK said it is expanding its “Adopt-a-Madrasah” program to empower more Muslim communities in Mindanao as part of its Takaful operations, the company said.
It said the learning modules would be rolled out in Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga.
Pru Life UK piloted the program in October 2024, for three madaris (Islamic schools) in Davao City, benefiting over 450 students and teachers with school materials. This year, the program aims to support 1,500 students and teachers in nine Islamic schools.
Working with international NGO ASSIST, the program aims to enhance capacity-building, financial literacy, and climate and health awareness to foster resilient communities.
The learning modules will include Islamic finance and Takaful education; digital upskilling; and climate and health.
“We are excited to bring the Adopt-a-Madrasah program to more Muslim communities in Mindanao and help more students and teachers appreciate the importance of financial security, technology upskilling and climate and health preparedness, as part of our sustainability implementation that seeks to deliver real-world impact and long-term resilience,” said Pru Life UK senior vice president and chief legal and sustainability officer Paul Mandal.
“Thank you to our partners, community leaders, guests from the national and local government, the teachers of the three madaris for sharing our mission of financial inclusion, building resilience, and equipping communities with the skills to succeed in a digital and climate-changing world,” he said.
Pru Life UK is the leading life insurer in the Philippines, with over 200 branches and general agency offices in the Philippines.
It holds the largest life insurance agency force of over 39,000 licensed agents. Its headquarters is based in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
