With the exponential spread of the novel corona virus, we all want to help, we all feel the need to take part but how?
Well we have here an easier way to donate, Lazada together with its advocacy partners have set up LazadaForGood, Lazada’s digital giving platform, that aims to provide assistance to our frontlines and those in need with our battle against this CoVID-19 global pandemic.
Having raised more than 2 Million pesos over the week, this platform enables consumers to give direct donations and support local communities and causes.
“We are grateful that our advocacy partners have placed their trust in Lazada. We stand together, committed to serve and empower the Filipino community in all the ways that we can. The only way to truly fight this pandemic is through our collective efforts, and as one country,”- Ray Alimurung, Lazada Philippines’ Chief Executive Officer.
They have a total of fifteen advocacy partners.
- Philippine Red Cross
- Kaya Natin
- Virlanie Foundation, Inc.
- 2KK Tulong sa Kapwa Kapatid
- Caritras Manila
- UNICEF PHILIPPINES “United Nations Children’s Fund”
- Habitat for Humanity
- Young Focus
- MovEd “Molding Optimism and Values Through Education”
- UNHCR “United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees”
- HEro Foundation Inc.
- WWF “World Wide Fund for Nature”
- Tahanan ng Pagmamahal
- HOPE
- CCEF “Coastal Conservation & Education Foundation, Inc.”
All donations will help supply different forms of support for these organizations like PPEs and hygiene kits for Philippine Red Cross and UNICEF, food and personal care packages for street children by Virlanie Foundation and 2KK Tulong sa Kapwa Kapatid, etc.
How to access direct donations to LazadaForGood through the platform?
Note: All proceeds go directly to your chosen advocacy partner. Lazada does not benefit from any of the remittances made on the LazadaforGood Platform.
COVID-19 Cebu
As the threat of the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 rises every day, the Cebu province has taken a proactive approach and is pulling all stops in protecting the island. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 and its symptoms: https://sugbo.ph/2020/corona-virus-in-cebu/
With this, an Executive Order was issued for the implementation of the drastic but necessary measures to avoid the spread of the virus. For more information, head on to: https://sugbo.ph/2020/cebu-implements-drastic-measures/
If you are sick and think you have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention, call the local Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice: 0922-397-2334 / 0943-568-3298 / (032) 402-3091 / (032) 402-1269.
