Digicel staff had an opportunity to give back to their communities through volunteering, as part of its Live Love Learn (3L) Program for the International Changemakers Week recently.
In conjunction with Team International, Digicel Foundation organized 5 events where almost 140 Digicel PNG staff participated.
The 5 events included;
1. Cleaning and repainting classrooms at Sevese Morea Primary School
2. Cleaning and repainting and Cheshire Disability Services in NCD.
3. Refurbishment of a mini library and book donation for Situm Primary School in Lae.
4. Donation of baby bundles to Waniati Maternal Waiting Home in Goroka.
5. Donation of toiletries to Mt. Hagen General Hospital in Western Highlands Province.
These are part of the 45 volunteer events coordinated by Telstra across 30 locations in Asia, Oceania, Europe and Americas.
In Port Moresby, a total of 100 staff were involved in cleaning and repainting of the Digicel Foundation donated classrooms at Sevese Morea Primary School and at the Cheshire Disability Services.
In Lae Morobe Province, 21 staff refurbished a storage shed at Situm Primary School, transforming it into a mini library.
Digicel PNG staff in Mt Hagen donated toiletries to the Labor Ward at the Mt. Hagen General Hospital and was witnessed by the WHPHA CEO Jane Holden.
And in Eastern Highlands Province, Digicel PNG staff in Goroka donated baby bundles for the expecting mothers accommodated at Waniati Maternal Waiting Home during their visit.
Postpaid TV Sales Manager Cheryl Wangihomie from the Corporate Sales team was excited to participate for the Changemakers Week.
“I’m so glad that I volunteered today to be part of what’s happening here and to be part of what the Foundation is doing, where it’s going, and how many little children it’s affecting.”
“And I’m proud that I work with Digicel and we’re giving back today.’’
Digicel PNG CEO, Colin Stone was proud to see staff from across the four centres taking part in the International Changemakers Week.
“It is amazing to see our staff always eager to give back to their communities.”
“As a company, we are proud to provide this opportunity for our staff to utilize their one day of paid volunteer leave, which is a total of about 1,104 hours of company time for 135 staff attending all five events.”
“Giving back to the community is part of the Digicel PNG culture.”
“As it is the DNA of Digicel, as our business grows, so too must our communities grow.’’