Federal Express Corporation has collaborated with the non-profit organization Feed the Children to donate educational supplies to children in Cebu and Negros Oriental, Philippines. This initiative is part of the FedEx Cares program, which aims to support education and community development.
A total of 40 FedEx volunteers participated in filling backpacks with school supplies for 2,400 students from farming and fishing communities. The effort seeks to aid their educational pursuits in the upcoming school year.
The partnership with Feed the Children addresses barriers to education in the Philippines. According to UNICEF, only half of children aged three to four are enrolled in daycare, and 78% complete basic education. By providing necessary school supplies, FedEx and Feed the Children aim to alleviate some of the burdens on families and ensure continuity in learning.