Globe employee volunteers in Cebu City
In honor of World Food Day 2024, Globe reaffirmed its dedication to combating food insecurity in light of the nation’s rising hunger rates, driven by the global demand for “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future—Leave No One Behind.”
Globe has given vital food assistance to people and families experiencing involuntary hunger, particularly Indigenous Peoples (IP) groups, through its Hapag Movement and Employee Volunteering Engagement Program.
According to the most recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll, 6.1% of Filipinos experience severe hunger and 16.8% experience moderate hunger. Low-income areas are disproportionately affected by the crisis, which is especially noticeable in Mindanao and the Visayas, where percentages have almost doubled.
Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Globe rallied its employees and partners to deliver relief to those affected, fostering a culture of active community service and encouraging its workforce to create positive change.
In response, 480 employees joined a food repacking marathon at The Globe Tower together with Rise Against Hunger PH. This collective effort produced 3,060 food packs that benefitted 18,360 individuals in places devastated by recent typhoons.
Employee volunteers in Cebu City assisted in packing and distributing food supplies to 220 families at the Cebu City Operation Second Chance Center (CCOSCC) and Balay Samaritano, a collaboration between Globe and the Ayala Foundation.
“Globe’s commitment to nation-building is truly inspiring. Their employees’ dedication to volunteering to help our communities is commendable. Together, Ayala Foundation and Globe can make a significant impact in addressing hunger and improving lives,” said Marlito Cabigas, Senior Associate for VisMin, Corporate Citizenship & Volunteerism, Ayala Foundation.
Globe employee volunteers in Davao City
Likewise, in partnership with Tzu Chi Foundation Davao, Globe employees supported the Sto. Niño Central Elementary School in Talaingod, Davao del Norte, providing food packs and cybersecurity education to 150 parents, including IP members, while facilitating SIM distribution to promote digital inclusion.
“Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines is truly grateful for this partnership. This initiative fosters inclusivity, particularly as we focus on our Indigenous Peoples (IPs) brothers and sisters here in Davao. Tzu Chi consistently supports such partnerships; by collaborating with like-minded organizations like Globe, we can achieve significant progress in creating a Globe of Good.” -Mine Heart B. Tantoy, RSW, Tzu Chi Davao Social Welfare Officer
“Our World Food Day initiatives are an extension of Hapag Movement’s goal of addressing hunger, especially in communities hit hardest by disasters and poverty,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer. “By mobilizing our employees and collaborating with trusted partners, we aim to provide immediate relief while promoting long-term, sustainable development in the communities we serve.”
To reinforce its dedication to volunteering and to make it simpler for staff members to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities, Globe recently developed and launched its #GlobeofGood Volunteering platform.
Globe, a socially conscious business, is committed to strengthening communities through worthwhile and long-lasting projects, inspiring everyone to support the Hapag Movement and expand its influence.
To find out more about Globe’s initiatives to reduce hunger, go to https://www.globe.com.ph/GlobeOfGood.
