FedEx Contributes to Social Needs of Marginalized Youths in the Philippines Through Education

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, August 9, 2023 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, collaborated with local non-profit, Hands On Manila, to provide educational support to over 5,900 students from Ricardo P. Cruz Elementary School in Taguig, Manila and Callos Escopalia Elementary School in Santa Cruz, Laguna.

As part of the FedEx Cares program, the company donated laptops, printers, tablets, books, school supplies, agricultural tools, hygiene kits, medicines, and two years of internet connection to support the learning of students. A total of 13 FedEx volunteers also engaged in storytelling and arranged art sessions for over 90 students.

“Committing to Do Good is one of our core culture values. Our commitment in supporting the social and economic needs of disadvantaged communities including youth education contributes to our purpose to connect people and possibilities,” said Maribeth Espinosa, Managing Director, FedEx Express Philippines. 

“We are deeply grateful for the commitment from FedEx on providing grant donations and developing a program that has a transformational impact on the growth of Filipino public school students,” said Jeff Gallardo, Program Manager, Hands on Manila.

For the past 39 years, FedEx Express Philippines has devoted its efforts to drive social initiatives and support community development that address key challenges in society. Visit https://fedexcares.com/ to learn more.

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About FedEx Express

FedEx Express is one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments.

About Hands on Manila 

Formally established in August 2001, Hands on Manila (HOM) brings to the Philippines an innovative and alternative model of volunteer service. The organization is committed to empowering individuals to act as citizens and to realize their ability to contribute to the community in meaningful ways. By providing a variety of flexible tangible volunteer opportunities, HOM seeks to enhance citizen capacity to effectively serve the community.