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In 2023, more than 750 Fijian employees of The Wonderful Company donated more than 250,000 Fijian dollars to support non-profit organizations
SUVA (December 2023) – Fiji Water Foundation, one of Fiji’s largest philanthropic organizations, today shared the transformative impact of its 2023 ‘Fantastic Giving’ program. Through this one-of-a-kind program, all full-time employees receive a set amount of company funds each year to donate to a nonprofit of their choice. From local organizations and community recreation centers to veterans groups and hospitals, Fiji Water Foundation believes it is important to give back, especially in the communities where its employees live and work, as part of its place-based approach to charitable giving.
“At Fiji Water, we believe that by listening, investing and working in partnership with the places we call home, we can create a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone,” said Fiji Water Foundation Manager Mary Smith. “The ‘Fantastic Giving’ program is one of the many ways we support the people of Fiji by providing critical funding focused on education, health and wellness, community development initiatives and more.”
This year, in the Fiji Islands, more than 750 employees of The Wonderful Company participated in the program and collectively donated to 56 nonprofit organizations. The Fiji Water Foundation is a division of The Wonderful Company, a private, Los Angeles-based company dedicated to providing quality, healthy brands and helping communities thrive. Together, employees in Fiji achieved 100% participation and proudly donated more than $250,000 to the Wonderful Giving program to help build stronger communities and assist those in need.
Fiji’s 2023 Fantastic Donation Award winners are:
In 2023, 114 Fijian employees donated to the Fiji Cancer Society to support awareness, education and patient programs for cancer patients and their families. “We are very grateful to the Fiji Water Foundation for this donation and your willingness to collaborate with the cause of cancer in Fiji,” said Sema Maca, Events Coordinator at the Fiji Cancer Society. The Society is Fiji’s main cancer centre and has a dedicated task force to tackle cervical cancer, the most common form of cancer in Fiji.
Golden Age Home in Suva is a nursing home that cares for Suva’s elderly population. “Thank you to Fiji Water for your continued support,” said Nitishma Kumar, Nursing Officer at Golden Age Home in Suva. This year, 15 staff members from Fiji donated to the nursing home to help purchase hygiene products for the residents.
WOWs Kids Fiji (Keep going, stay strong)
WOWs Kids Fiji is named after the song “Walk on, Walk Strong” written by Tae Kami, a Tongan girl who tragically lost her battle with cancer at the age of 15. The song reflects Tae’s dream to provide better quality cancer care to children in the South Pacific. “We are so grateful to the FIJI Water Foundation and their annual donations,” said Mere Williams, Team Leader at WOWs Kids. “These funds usually come in just when we are looking for them and we are so grateful.” This year, 31 Fijian employees donated to the charity to raise awareness of childhood cancer and to help with cancer screenings in Bara/Ra/Rewa Province.
Father Law House
Father’s House provides basic shelter and comfort to elderly men and women. “The residents, sisters and the Father’s House Management Committee would like to say ‘VINAKA VAKALEVU’ to you and the staff of Fiji Water Foundation for the beautiful gifts and donations you have provided to the 28 residents of Father’s House,” said Joeli Moceivale, manager of Father’s House.
This year, 15 employees in Fiji donated to the cause, directly supporting the purchase of food for 28 residents.
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
The SPCA Fiji aims to improve the lives of all animals in Fiji through animal shelters, animal cruelty investigations and veterinary services. “Thank you for coming to the SPCA with this great news, we appreciate it and thank you for your donation,” said Iliaseri Melvin Bale, Junior Veterinary Trainee at the SPCA. This year, 16 staff members in Fiji donated to the SPCA through the Wonderful Giving program to help fund shelters, outreach clinics and subsidized clinic services.
Source: Fiji Water Foundation
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