FedEx in AMEA Rolls Out Sustainability-Themed ‘50 Days of Caring’ to Celebrate its 50th Birthday

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FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, celebrated “50 days of Caring” undertaking community service programs across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) region as part of a series of initiatives taking place during the countdown to the company’s 50^th birthday on April 17 this year.

 

Over 1000 FedEx volunteers and their families across 22 AMEA markets including Australia, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mainland China, Nigeria, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam undertook a variety of community-based activities focusing on sustainability and environmental protection, education, welfare, and support for the underserved.

 

Some of the programs undertaken include:

 

·        Beach clean-ups in Australia, Mainland China, and South Africa, to reduce waste and build cleaner coastal communities.

·        A park clean-up in Japan, and trash collection drives in India, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa to help deliver a cleaner, trash-free environment.

·        Planting trees in Mainland China, Singapore, India, Vietnam, and addition of plants and shrubs around office facilities in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

·        Giving old fabrics in Thailand, including FedEx retired uniforms in Indonesia a new life through upcycling programs.

·        Hosting educational seminars on eco-living/eating, waste segregation, road safety and sustainable logistics education being held in the Philippines, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea.

·        Meal distribution in India as part of Akshay Patra midday meal program, providing nutritious food to the underserved.

 

 “At FedEx, we believe that a connected world is a better world. Over our first five decades, we’ve helped people and businesses thrive and that includes contributing our resources and our network wherever we can to make a positive difference,” said Kawal Preet, president of Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) region at FedEx Express. “I’m incredibly proud to see the impact our team members have made in contributing to a Better World as part of our anniversary celebrations. What unites our team members is our drive to deliver the best results for our customers, our communities, and to build a more sustainable world. We are committed to creating a future that is as transformative as our first five decades have been.”

 

To mark 50 years since FedEx was founded in 1973, the company is continuing to organize events and share stories that celebrate its team members, shine a spotlight on its customers, and give the world a glimpse into what’s next. To learn more about the FedEx 50th birthday celebration, click here.

 

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Addendum:

 

Giving back to local communities has always been part of FedEx culture. FedEx recently announced that it exceeded its FedEx Cares 50 by 50 goal announced in 2019 to help 50 million people ahead of its 50^th birthday.  As one of the most extensive regions within the FedEx global network, the FedEx AMEA team has contributed significantly to this goal over the past years. Some of the key achievements include:

 

·        Donated three charter flights to India at the peak of the Delta variant outbreak, providing hundreds of tonnes of medical supplies and thousands of oxygen concentrators to vulnerable communities.

·        Provided over 50,000 children with access to quality healthcare services across Vietnam under FedEx Delivers Heartbeats Outreach Clinic program – a joint program between FedEx and VinaCapital Foundation since 2012.

·        Collected over 140,000kg of garbage and plastic waste from 21 beaches in Australia, India, Japan and Singapore by the end of 2022.

·        Nurtured nearly 40,000 aspiring students across AMEA through FedEx / JA International Trade Challenge over the past 16 years.

·        Donated more than 30,800 books to more than 5,400 children and set up 32 libraries across Mainland China under the FedEx Library Program.

·        Provided over 1,000 care packages to blue-collar workers in the UAE through collaboration with SmartLife Foundation, and joined the Egyptian Food Bank to pack 1,300 food boxes for the underprivileged in Egypt during Ramadan in 2022.

·        Benefited more than 30,000 children aged 3-9 years old and their families and caregivers through 430 AnQ Safety Awakening cloud classes across Mainland China since 2020.

 

FedEx Express and Gawad Kalinga join forces to build safe water systems for eight communities across the Philippines

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The community of GK ICD Village in Bagac Bataan celebrates the completion of their new concrete water tank.

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world's largest express transportation companies recently awarded US$50,000 to Gawad Kalinga, a local non-profit, as part of its Priority Earth Global Grant Program. This fund will go toward installing safer water systems to help improve the quality of life of over 3,000 Filipinos from eight disadvantaged communities across the country.

Children from the GK ICD Village in Bagac Bataan enjoy their new water source.

To mark the celebration, FedEx conducted a virtual launch event on June 14th where volunteers showed their support to the communities by conducting a webinar introducing hydroponics, a simple method of growing vegetables in water, to help the communities maximize the new water source and help strengthen their food security.

Members of Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm community in Angat Bulacan joined the virtual launch of the Priority Earth Global Grant Program on June 14, 2022.

This is part of the FedEx commitment to positively impact communities where we live and work. Access to safe water is critical, especially at a time of a global health challenges. According to the World Health Organization, water-borne diseases are still part of the top 10 health concerns in the Philippines.

Beneficiaries from Brgy. Tagbak Talakag Bukidnon celebrate the installation of their water tanks that pump fresh water from the nearest reservoir.

One of the beneficiaries of the grant is a small community in Talakag, Bukidnon, with more than 30 families residing in it. “We are grateful to finally have a water tank system in our community. This project has changed our lives for the better, not only does it provide us with clean drinking water but also comfort and security for our families,” shared Datu Sabunotan, the community leader of the Talaandig tribe. “We will make sure to maintain the water tank system as we pass it on to future generations of our community," continued Datu Sabunotan.

“Giving back is part of our FedEx culture. Around the world, we are doing our part in improving lives and communities. I am so proud of the Philippine FedEx volunteers for dedicating their time and effort to show support to our community engagement activities,” said Ranny Chua, acting managing director for FedEx Philippines. “We also thank Gawad Kalinga for working with us in bringing this important project to the communities that need it the most.”

Other community beneficiaries of the grant include:

Luzon

● Gawad Kalinga ICD Village in Bagac Bataan

● Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm in Angat Bulacan

Visayas

● Goodland Gawad Kalinga Village in Ormoc City

● Gawad Kalinga Manulife in Pob. Ilawod, Bugasong

● Gawad Kalinga St. Joseph Village in Hernani, Samar

Mindanao

● St. Anne Tomball Texas VII in Digos City, Davao

● Gawad Kalinga Village, Brgy. Poblacion, Cateel, Davao Oriental.

The FedEx Priority Earth Global Grant Program is the company’s community engagement solution initiative that aims to connect people and address social problems. This initiative is part of the FedEx Cares 50 by 50 campaign to positively impact 50 million people around the world by its 50th anniversary in 2023.

In the Philippines, FedEx Express has remained committed for 38 years in driving sustainable actions and supporting community development through innovative solutions that address key challenges in society.

About FedEx Express

FedEx Express is one of the world's largest express transportation companies, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments.

About Gawad Kalinga

Gawad Kalinga is a Filipino nonprofit that aims to end poverty by restoring the dignity of the poor. The organization employs an integrated and holistic approach to empowerment of the underprivileged, with values-formation and leadership development at its core. The organization was established in 2003, but the work began as early as 1994 in Bagong Silang, the biggest squatters’ relocation site in Manila. Since then Gawad Kalinga has expanded its work to over 2,000 communities in the Philippines, and to other developing nations like Cambodia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Their mission is to end poverty for five million poor families by 2024.