Amway Donates to Typhoon Relief Effort in Philippines
11/13/2013
ADA, Mich., November 11, 2013 -- Amway will provide an initial donation of $100,000 (USD) in immediate cash and product to support relief and recovery efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms in recorded history.
The company, its business owners and employees will provide the support in partnership with local non-government organizations (NGOs) and relief agencies, especially those which focus on children, in alignment with the AMWAY ONE BY ONE® Campaign for Children.
"Our hearts go out to the people of the Philippines who are dealing with the catastrophic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan,” said Jim Payne, regional president of the Asia Pacific region for Amway. “We are assessing the situation with our team at Amway Philippines and are prepared to provide additional assistance as we learn the status and needs of the affected areas.”
Amway has approximately 120 employees in the Philippines, at company headquarters in Manila and at business and distribution centers in Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao City, Mandaluyong City and Pangasinan. The company has confirmed that its employees are safe and continues to ascertain the status of its more than 60,000 Amway Business Owners throughout the Philippines. Amway has operated in the Philippines since 1997.