Habitat for Humanity Philippines partners with Minka for a common purpose

Habitat for Humanity Philippines  and Minka Toothbrush, a biodegradable bamboo toothbrush that is environmentally-friendly,  inked a Memorandun of Agreement for the latest campaign of Minka and Healthy Options - the Toothbrush Revolution.

(L-R) Anthony Fernandez, Habitat’s Online Fundraising Officer; Jonah Marie Chipeco, Habitat’s Mass Marketing Manager; Mark Rivera, Minka’s Managing Director; Xrell Nikki Mallonga, Minka’s Director of Operations; Charlie Ayco, Habitat’s CEO and Managing Director; Yvonne Lih, Habitat’s Chief Marketing Officer; and Luisito Baclagon, Mass Market Development Head.

Habitat for Humanity Philippines (HFHP) is a non-profit organization that serves Filipino families in need of decent homes, together with partners who share the same vision of transforming lives through building responsible and sustainable communities. 

“Minka” a South American term meaning “collaborating together for a common purpose” is now starting to be the trendy byword amongst the health-conscious market with its advocacy of being known not just as an ordinary toothbrush, but spearheading a so-called “toothbrush movement” . 

In a groundbreaking partnership, Minka Toothbrushes, which are available at all Healthy Options stores nationwide, have partnered with Habitat for Humanity Philippines in its ongoing social advocacy campaign. 

For every sale of a Minka Toothbrush at Healthy Options, 10% of its sales will go towards ongoing projects by Habitat, particularly its water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) program. The Minka Toothbrush packaging will also include Habitat’s logo, to further promote its advocacy and awareness to socially conscious customers. 

Minka Toothbrushes, incidentally, are biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes, that are environmentally-friendly. 

“At Habitat, we believe sanitation and health are improved when you provide a family with decent housing, tying hand-in-hand with Minka’s vision to raise worldwide awareness on sustainability and health,” said Charlie Ayco, CEO and Managing Director of Habitat. 

Minka also plans to produce a biodegradable soap in line the WASH program and the Toothbrush Movement. 

“Partnering with an organization which aims to improve livelihood across the world, strengthens both Minka’s and Habitat’s collaborated work towards a global, unified goal,” said Ayco.