Category: World Vision

Isuzu reopens Auto Mechanic Training Center in Tacloban

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They say that in education, there are no boundaries and no hindrance too hard not to surpass. Well, this may be true in the case of the 67 trainees of the Isuzu-TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center who had proven that no typhoon so strong can stop them from attaining their sought after education.

In a ceremony headed by the Senior Counselor of Isuzu Motors Limited Japan (IML) Mr. Yoshinori Ida, the Isuzu –TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center in Tacloban, Leyte reopens its doors on February 16, 2015 to all the trainees who went home after Typhoon Yolanda (with international name of Haiyan) damaged its facilities.

Patiently waiting for one and a half years, the trainees can now have a fresh start in their training program, which will immediately commence according to its project director and trainers. “After the typhoon, all of our trainees went home to give assistance to their families. We are glad that most of them came back and that our project sponsors are still willing to support us” said Ms. Cleta Omega, TESDA 8 Regional Director.

Both the training workshop and dormitory where damaged during the typhoon and it needed more than P10 million pesos to fully rehabilitate. With the backing of all the project partners; Isuzu, World Vision and TESDA, the school will resume all classes and will be ready to accept new applicants.

In line with the recent reopening, the center also launched a new slogan “Quality Training-Our Commitment, Brighter Future – Our Gift” which signifies its continued dedication to its mission and vision of training qualified students coming from the marginalized sector to help uplift their lives and become a valuable member of the industry.

In the recent 9th Isuzu World Technical Competition held in Japan, two of its former trainees (Rey Bombita and Roel Gocela) got the second place in the annual Isuzu skills competition participated by Isuzu mechanics worldwide., proving that the center can give them the edge when it comes to automotive servicing.

“Since 2008 we have been supporting this project, it is our goal to help them change their lives by receiving a technical education” said IML Senior Counselor, Yoshinori Ida. “We at Isuzu believe in the Filipino talent, we hope than the next batch will be able to exceed what their seniors have accomplished.”

World Vision and Jetstar celebrate seven years of helping the kids

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To mark the seventh anniversary of Jetstar and World Vision’s StarKids partnership, Jetstar will donate $2 from each ticket sold as part of its Friday Fare Frenzy sale.

The StarKids partnership between Jetstar and World Vision has raised more than $3 million since the airline first started collecting donations onboard in 2007.

Funds raised through StarKids help contribute to eight community development projects across Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand.

Jetstar Australia and New Zealand CEO David Hall said the StarKids partnership had gained real momentum during the past 18 months.

“Last year we generated more than $1 million in donations for the first time thanks to the generous support of our customers and team members,” Mr Hall said.

“We understand the responsibility we have to the communities in which we operate and I’m really pleased we’ve been able to raise more than $3 million to help World Vision deliver these important projects.

“By partnering with World Vision we can also play a role in transforming the lives of those who live in the cities and countries we fly to.”

World Vision CEO Tim Costello said Jetstar had been a great partner during the past seven years.

“The generous support of Jetstar team members and passengers though the StarKids program has made a valuable difference to children and communities in Australia and Asia,” Mr Costello said.

“This partnership is growing and just last month Jetstar agreed to support World Vision’s Young Mob Program, giving children the opportunity to thrive here in Australia as well as in the many Jetstar destinations in our region.

“Jetstar is now World Vision’s largest corporate partner and we are excited to be able to continue and build on this partnership to further benefit the lives of children.”

The Young Mob Leaders Program helps young Aboriginal people connect to culture and stay in school, increasing employment opportunities and empowering them to be strong youth and community leaders.

Last month Jetstar allocated more than $100,000 in StarKids donations to the Young Mob Leaders Program and will continue helping World Vision deliver this project as it scopes a national expansion.

In 2013 Jetstar collected more than $900,000 in donations from its generous customers. The airline’s team members also donated more than $100,000 to StarKids through a combination of workplace giving and fundraising events held across the country.

World Vision and Jetstar celebrate seven years of helping the kids

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To mark the seventh anniversary of Jetstar and World Vision’s StarKids partnership, Jetstar will donate $2 from each ticket sold as part of its Friday Fare Frenzy sale.

The StarKids partnership between Jetstar and World Vision has raised more than $3 million since the airline first started collecting donations onboard in 2007.

Funds raised through StarKids help contribute to eight community development projects across Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand.

Jetstar Australia and New Zealand CEO David Hall said the StarKids partnership had gained real momentum during the past 18 months.

“Last year we generated more than $1 million in donations for the first time thanks to the generous support of our customers and team members,” Mr Hall said.

“We understand the responsibility we have to the communities in which we operate and I’m really pleased we’ve been able to raise more than $3 million to help World Vision deliver these important projects.

“By partnering with World Vision we can also play a role in transforming the lives of those who live in the cities and countries we fly to.”

World Vision CEO Tim Costello said Jetstar had been a great partner during the past seven years.

“The generous support of Jetstar team members and passengers though the StarKids program has made a valuable difference to children and communities in Australia and Asia,” Mr Costello said.

“This partnership is growing and just last month Jetstar agreed to support World Vision’s Young Mob Program, giving children the opportunity to thrive here in Australia as well as in the many Jetstar destinations in our region.

“Jetstar is now World Vision’s largest corporate partner and we are excited to be able to continue and build on this partnership to further benefit the lives of children.”

The Young Mob Leaders Program helps young Aboriginal people connect to culture and stay in school, increasing employment opportunities and empowering them to be strong youth and community leaders.

Last month Jetstar allocated more than $100,000 in StarKids donations to the Young Mob Leaders Program and will continue helping World Vision deliver this project as it scopes a national expansion.

In 2013 Jetstar collected more than $900,000 in donations from its generous customers. The airline’s team members also donated more than $100,000 to StarKids through a combination of workplace giving and fundraising events held across the country.

World Vision and Jetstar celebrate seven years of helping the kids

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To mark the seventh anniversary of Jetstar and World Vision’s StarKids partnership, Jetstar will donate $2 from each ticket sold as part of its Friday Fare Frenzy sale.

The StarKids partnership between Jetstar and World Vision has raised more than $3 million since the airline first started collecting donations onboard in 2007.

Funds raised through StarKids help contribute to eight community development projects across Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Thailand.

Jetstar Australia and New Zealand CEO David Hall said the StarKids partnership had gained real momentum during the past 18 months.

“Last year we generated more than $1 million in donations for the first time thanks to the generous support of our customers and team members,” Mr Hall said.

“We understand the responsibility we have to the communities in which we operate and I’m really pleased we’ve been able to raise more than $3 million to help World Vision deliver these important projects.

“By partnering with World Vision we can also play a role in transforming the lives of those who live in the cities and countries we fly to.”

World Vision CEO Tim Costello said Jetstar had been a great partner during the past seven years.

“The generous support of Jetstar team members and passengers though the StarKids program has made a valuable difference to children and communities in Australia and Asia,” Mr Costello said.

“This partnership is growing and just last month Jetstar agreed to support World Vision’s Young Mob Program, giving children the opportunity to thrive here in Australia as well as in the many Jetstar destinations in our region.

“Jetstar is now World Vision’s largest corporate partner and we are excited to be able to continue and build on this partnership to further benefit the lives of children.”

The Young Mob Leaders Program helps young Aboriginal people connect to culture and stay in school, increasing employment opportunities and empowering them to be strong youth and community leaders.

Last month Jetstar allocated more than $100,000 in StarKids donations to the Young Mob Leaders Program and will continue helping World Vision deliver this project as it scopes a national expansion.

In 2013 Jetstar collected more than $900,000 in donations from its generous customers. The airline’s team members also donated more than $100,000 to StarKids through a combination of workplace giving and fundraising events held across the country.