As part of the Nestlé Cares initiative, over 200 Nestlé Nigeria volunteers have recently reached out to 18 orphanages and NGOs working with children across the country.
The company in a statement, said the Nestlé Cares initiative is an employee-volunteering program, which provides a platform for employees to give back to society by donating their time and talents to make a positive impact on individuals and families, on communities and the environment.
The orphanage outreach is the second Nestlé Cares activity after the beach clean-up exercise carried out by Nestlé volunteers in June 2019.
Speaking on the orphanage outreach, Victoria Uwadoka, Nestlé Nigeria’s Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, stated this is part of Nestlé’s efforts to support parents and caregivers on their journey to raise healthier kids through the Nestlé for Healthier Kids, global flagship initiative. She highlighted that Nestlé for Healthier Kids aims to help 50 million children globally, lead healthier lives by 2030, and will achieve its objectives by promoting good nutrition, encouraging active lifestyles through adequate physical activity, teaching good hygiene practices and healthy hydration.
“We are excited to have hosted kind-hearted friends like Nestlé Nigeria Plc, who through their gifts and commitment today show their support” said Gboyega Fadowole-Aje, National Fund Development and Communication Coordinator, during the visit to the SOS Children’s Village in Lagos.
According to him, the SOS Children’s Village continues to be the world’s largest international non-governmental organization focused on supporting children who have lost or are at risk of losing parental care. “Our continued support to children around the world especially in Nigeria is only possible through the support of corporate bodies and individuals that collaborate with us to ensure these children and young people have a future better than their past,” he said.
Highlights of the orphanage outreach included donation of food items and toiletries contributed by the volunteers and matched by the company, as well as training of caregivers on good nutrition and hygiene practices, healthy hydration and the need for children to maintain active lifestyles.
Nestlé Cares, according to the statement, is one of the ways Nestlé contributes to enhancing the quality of life, a healthier future, and adding values to life.
