Inspiring company-wide social responsibility through fundraising efforts to support local charities
June 12, 2017 – Anantara Vacation Club, Asia’s leading luxury shared ownership concept for discerning travellers, is pleased to announce that it has recently concluded a donation drive for The Freedom Story, a charity that helps educate Thailand’s impoverished youth and prevent human trafficking. Fundraising activities included a Lucky Draw contest at the annual King’s Cub Elephant Polo Tournament by Anantara in Bangkok, as well as a company-wide team effort to raise funds. The proceeds collected will be allocated towards the daily transportation and meal costs of the 116 scholarship students that the Freedom Story supports.
“Giving back to our community is an important part of who we are and how we run our business,” said Paul Lim, Director of Corporate Marketing. “This year, we partnered with the Freedom Story to aid them in their efforts to educate Thailand’s youth and prevent human trafficking within the country. As we learned more about their mission, our team members became increasingly inspired to help support their cause.”
Since launching in 2010, Anantara Vacation Club has supported a number of local and national charities across Thailand, Indonesia and China. The Freedom Story provides scholarships, mentorship and resources to Thailand’s youth in order to help them stay in school and avoid exploitation. To date, the organization has successfully helped 180 young people stay in school while providing resources to help thousands more through after-school programs, tutoring, English and Chinese classes and other services.
In addition to The Freedom Story, Anantara Vacation Club supports the Duang Prateep Foundation, which helps underprivileged children in Thailand by financing their education and living expenses. Earlier this year, Anantara Vacation Club team members sponsored several students in partnership with the foundation, raising THB 24,000 towards their school costs through a raffle at the company’s corporate office. In May, Anantara Vacation Club representatives were officially invited to participate in the Duang Prateep Foundation’s Sponsorship Presentation Ceremony, during which 200 students were granted scholarships.
Anantara Vacation Club will continue to support local charities via company events and donation drives.
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