Schoolchildren of Lourdes High School in Cortes, Bohol – one of the areas devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in November 2013 – celebrated the construction of a one-story, two-classroom building through the generosity of MoneyGram Foundation in cooperation with Habitat for Humanity Philippines.
Moneygram, a global provider od innovative money transfer services, affirmed its commitment to help the affected communities recover from the devastation which affected 80 percent of the schools in Bohol which was also hit by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake also in 2013.
The recent inauguration of the newly built classrooms was attended by community residents, officials from the local government, the Department of Education and representatives from MoneyGram and Habitat for Humanity Philippines.
“The MoneyGram Foundation is extremely proud of our ongoing collaboration with Habitat for Humanity to achieve our mission to help those rebuilding from the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan. The classrooms in Bohol that we celebrate today and the two schools we are building in the Province of Capiz not only provide a place for children to learn, they also act as shelters for the community in the event of future natural disasters,” said Alex Lim, MoneyGram’s regional manager for the Philippines.
The new building, which was built to withstand intense winds, typhoons and other potential natural calamities, underscores MoneyGram’s resolve to help transform the lives of the communities and customers it serves by offering meaningful access to education through sound structures that will serve thousands of children for years to come, added Lim.
Established in 2012, the MoneyGram Foundation is a private, grant-making foundation focused on helping children around the world gain access to educational facilities and learning resources. Its mission is firmly rooted in the belief that education is at the heart of better economic opportunities, healthier families and individual freedom and empowerment. To learn more, visit moneygramfoundation.org or follow facebook.com/moneygram on Facebook.