Sun Life responded to the typhoons that recently hit the Philippines with a donation of C$100,000 to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The donation will be used to provide immediate assistance to communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon.
Some 3,000 water and hygiene kits, along with more than 15,000 education supplies, were distributed to affected families as well as students and teachers.
The relief goods will provide typhoon victims with access to clean water and health essentials and ensure that the children’s education continues amidst these trying times.
“We are here to support our fellow Filipinos during these challenging times,” said Benedict Sison, chief executive and country head of Sun Life Philippines.
“Through this donation, our goal is to positively impact the lives of those in need and reassure them that life will always be brighter under the sun, despite the trials that come their way,” Sison said.
With headquarters in Toronto, Sun Life operates in key markets worldwide including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda.
Meanwhile, the Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation), Sun Life Philippines’ philanthropic arm, distributed 900 food packs as part of its mobilization for relief efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon Kristine.