Shell donates $2.5M for rehab of areas hit by Yolanda

MANILA, Philippines - Royal Dutch Shell plc is donating $2.5 million for rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts, and for long-term assistance to communities that were devastated by Typhoon Yolanda.

Employees of various Shell offices worldwide are likewise arranging voluntary donation channels and in several countries, these funds are being matched with a corporate donation.

In the Philippines , donations are coordinated through the Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc (PSFI). Donations from other Shell offices in other countries  are coursed either through their local Red Cross societies or directly to PSFI.

Thus far, Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) have turned over a total of P30 million to its partner organizations such as the Philippine National Red Cross and media-based nonprofit groups ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya Foundation-DzMM TLC and GMA Kapuso Foundation, to extend immediate relief such as food and water, medicine and personal hygiene products, medical supplies and medical missions, and fuel assistance.

Shell retail stations all over the country have also been mobilized as drop-off points for all in-kind donations. Furthermore, staff and employees have been participating in various volunteerism activities of partner organizations, such as telethons and repacking of relief goods.

“The extensive loss of lives and damage to property brought about by Haiyan has again mobilized the local and international community to assist in relief and rehabilitation efforts,  providing hope for survivors to rebuild their lives,” stated SciP country chairman Edgar Chua.

“Recognizing the seriousness of the catastrophe, the Shell Group is providing a $2.5-million donation, on top of fund-raising activities by various Shell offices worldwide.  The outpouring of support for the Philippines by Shell colleagues both here and abroad is truly heartwarming and makes me proud to be part of Shell.”