Sun Life, with its long-standing commitment to humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts, responds to the typhoons that recently hit the Philippines with a donation of CAD 100,000 to United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
The donation will be used to provide immediate assistance to communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon. A total of 3,000 water and hygiene kits, along with more than 15,000 education supplies, have been distributed to affected families as well as students and teachers. These relief goods will provide typhoon victims with access to clean water and health essentials and ensure that the children’s education continues amidst these trying times.