Throughout October, Typhoon Molave (also known as Quinta) tore through the Philippines and Vietnam. In late October, landslides triggered by torrential rain killed 13 people, with many more still missing.
The storms, heavy rains and flooding left millions without electricity and damaged 56,000+ home across Vietnam. Many schools, markets and houses were destroyed, leaving children without school books or equipment. Our team, based in Ho Chi Minh City, was determined to offer practical help.
Working with local suppliers, our team made up hundreds of kids packs containing notebooks, colouring pens & pencils, exercise books and schoolbags. ASL's clients were also very supportive, offering help and making personal donations to the project. ASL's Account Director for the region, Nhan Nguyen, delivered 200+ packs in person, with the remainder sent to charities across Vietnam, to help access villages still underwater or cut off due to landslides.
Nhan Nguyen commented on the project "Once the storms had subsided, we all realised the extent of the damage and the amount of people who needed help. Of course, education is a top priority for children, so we immediately started planning these packs, to help minimise the disruption to their schooling caused by the storms. We focused on providing simple, practical help that had an immediate impact. It was great to visit these communities to distribute the packs directly and meet the kids in person!".
Roniel So, ASL's Regional Sales Director, also commented on the initiative " We're proud of the way our team swung into action, and very grateful for the support of our local clients & suppliers for donating products and personal contributions. These packs provide the children with a chance to continue their education, despite the challenges their communities face. We're happy to help and will continue to provide equipment if it's is needed".
This project is part of ASL's wider sustainability initiative, One World, which is focused not only on environmental sustainability, but also on making a positive contribution to social responsibility and supporting the communities in which we operate.
ASL is committed, as a business and as individuals, to Reducing Our Impact, Inspiring Our Partners & Helping Communities Flourish.
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