Clark, Philippines (30 October 2024) — The Philippine office of Travel + Leisure Co. has reinforced its ongoing commitment to help address period poverty locally by donating eight boxes of essential hygiene products to the Haven for Girls, a residential care facility in Magalang, Pampanga.
Period poverty refers to women across the world being unable to access sufficient menstrual products, hygiene facilities, and reproductive education. According to UN Women, millions of women and girls worldwide still cannot afford menstrual products or access water and sanitation facilities, while the World Bank also reports 500 million people across the globe lacked access to basic menstrual products and hygienic bathroom facilities in 2023.
The hygiene products offered in the donation to the Haven for Girls included sanitary pads and feminine wash. Haven for Girls, managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 3, provides care and rehabilitation for girls and women who have been victims of abuse and exploitation.
“It is heartwarming to see our associates unite around this important issue. While it can be intimidating to see the scale of the problem, having an impact starts with doing what we can locally, and our donation here exemplifies our broader commitment to supporting the communities around our global support center in Clark,” said Liam Crawley, President of Travel + Leisure Global Support Services Philippines.
The donation was driven by the company’s Women in Travel program, which engages associates from across the company to participate in and organize activities to support women from the business and the communities where it operates.
“These feminine hygiene products are a simple gift, but we understand how they can help the recipients feel more confident and happy,” said Mary Ann Flores, Chairperson of Women in Travel International – Clark Chapter and a Travel + Leisure Co. employee. “We also held a series of webinars to educate our associates locally and internationally about the importance of this issue.”
Travel + Leisure Co. operates its Clark office to provide operational, technical, and creative support to multiple business units across the globe. The company remains dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where it operates and continues to seek opportunities to support education, health, and other important causes.
