WU commits US$1-for-$1 donation
To support communities and families affected by monsoon flooding in Kerala, The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and the Western Union Foundation have coordinated response involving the company’s employees, its agents and global non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to provide humanitarian relief to people in Kerala.
In total, contributions through this combined effort could total up to US$180,000, said Western Union in a statement on 22 Aug 2018.
Consumer Transactions: Between 28 August 2018 to 27 September 2018, Western Union will donate US$1 for each transaction sent to a Western Union Agent location in Kerala from participating Western Union agent locations across the globe and via WU.com and the Western Union mobile app where available.
Agent Locations Open for Business: Consumers can be assured that more than 12,000 Western Union agent locations in Kerala are currently open and available for those wishing to send and/or pick-up cash.
Western Union is committing to assist impacted agents in the area with rebuilding efforts.
Western Union Foundation Grant: The Western Union Foundation is committing US$30,000 to Save the Children in support of its relief efforts from monsoon flooding in Kerala.
Save the Children is providing aid through programs that provide immediate distribution of supplies, access to education and shelter to affected families.
Agent and Employee Match Giving: From 23 August 2018 to 22 September 2018, the Western Union Foundation will also provide a dollar-for-dollar match of qualifying contributions from participating Western Union Agents, up to US$30,000.
In addition, it will match employee donations 2:1 for relief efforts in Kerala, up to US $30,000. Donations can be made directly online here or by visiting https://secure.donationpay.org/westernunion/index_new.php.
“We are committed to helping the communities we serve,” Western Union Regional Vice President, South Asia & Indochina, Sohini Rajola said.
“These contributions will enable organizations to mobilize quickly, providing critical initiatives for long-term rehabilitation efforts,” said Rajola.
“Our thoughts are with the communities affected by devastating monsoon flooding in Kerala,” said Western Union Foundation Vice President and Executive Director, Elizabeth Roscoe. “Our collaborative response with Western Union and generosity from participating agents will help to provide health services, education and shelter.”
Western Union and the Western Union Foundation were at the forefront of major natural disaster relief efforts, including Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Since 2001, the Western Union Foundation has donated more than US $17 million for disaster relief, to aid 180 disasters in 80 countries around the world. Last year, the Western Union Foundation responded to 13 disasters around the world. fiinews.com
