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Kamis, 19 November 2020 16:39:00

Chubb Organizes Regional Day of Service in Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE  - 19 November 2020 - Chubb's annual Regional Day of Service in the Asia Pacific took place over the week of 2 - 6 November 2020, with employees in various countries and territories participating in community outreach projects.

In addition to our long-held focus on increasing educational opportunities for underprivileged children, outreach efforts this year were expanded to cater to the essential needs of vulnerable segments of communities impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Creative community engagement in the face of Covid-19
The needs of communities and methods of engagement have changed as a result of the pandemic. Adapting to these changes, Chubb volunteers from both the general and life insurance operations developed innovative outreach programs designed for the needs of their respective communities.

Paul McNamee, Regional President for Chubb in Asia Pacific shared: "In challenging times such as these, there is greater impetus for Chubb and our employees to step up and help our local communities. For this year's Regional Day of Service, our staff volunteers focused on initiatives which would have the greatest impact on their communities. Through innovative use of technology and continued collaboration with partners, we were able to successfully execute outreach activities while adhering to local health and safety guidelines across the region. We are proud of and inspired by our employees who have risen to the occasion and upheld the company's strong tradition of giving back to our communities in the midst of a pandemic."

Brad Bennett, Chief Operating Officer of Chubb Life added: "The Regional Day of Service is an important annual initiative that underscores Chubb's commitment to giving back to the communities where we live, work and serve. By focusing our efforts on education for the disadvantaged, we hope to improve their access to education and drive a positive change for the next generation. We are proud to play our part in building a more successful society and a better world." 

Cross-section of Non-Profit Collaborations Reflect Chubb's Cultural Diversity
Eleven markets took part this year in a range of volunteer projects, reflecting the company's cultural diversity across the region. Participating markets included Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Regional Day of Service activities included events such as an educational trip and building a community garden; virtual engagements like fund-raising campaigns and workshops using digital platforms; and the donation of scholarship grants, educational magazines, IT equipment and other necessities.

Regional Day of Service Highlights
Australia
For various reasons, Australia will mark the Regional Day of Service through community outreach activities from 9 Nov -- 11 Dec with the participation of over 100 employee volunteers.

In Queensland, Chubb volunteers will be supporting Foodbank's Christmas Hamper Packing, while in New South Wales, the Grosvenor and North Sydney office will be collecting toys and books as Christmas gifts for the Smith Family's Toy & Book Appeal.

The Perth office will be helping the Perth Homeless Support Group prepare and distribute food to the homeless, and the South Australia team will be supporting Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc by packing backpacks for children who have been removed from their homes, often in traumatic situations.

China
Staff volunteers conducted a presentation on environmental awareness for students of Puming Primary School in Shanghai and organized a quiz after the session. During the first week of December, employees will also be visiting the Chubb Hope School in Fengning, Hebei Province, where they will be presenting a donation of funds to the school and engaging with the students.

Hong Kong SAR
Thirty volunteers from Chubb's general and life insurance operations in Hong Kong attended two workshops held by the St. James' Settlement Jockey Club Upcycling Center, where they learned to use upcycled materials to make mask covers and cardholders. After the workshops, the finished items, together with souvenirs, were delivered to underprivileged children supported by St James Settlement.

Indonesia
In Indonesia, Chubb continued its support of the SOS Children's Villages (SOS) by organizing a series of virtual workshops for approximately 190 children and 55 caregivers located in Cibubur (East Jakarta), Flores (East Nusa Tenggara) and Meulaboh (Aceh).

Over thirty staff volunteers produced educational material and conducted hands-on activities for the children. The virtual workshops covered topics ranging from environmental awareness to entrepreneurship and included interactive activities like building mini-volcanoes and tie-dying t-shirts. Caregivers also attended a workshop and sharing session on adolescent psychology, communication and sex education.

Last but not least, computer equipment and projectors were donated to support home-based learning at SOS in Jakarta/Bogor.  (*).