Sustaining hope, building tomorrow

As part of the ongoing efforts to promote quality education, TORM Philippines Education Foundation (TPEF) in collaboration with TORM Employee Committee- Corporate Social Responsibility (TEC-CSR) recently provided San Isidro Elementary School in San Narciso, Quezon, with a variety of school equipment and learning materials.

Aimed at uplifting educational standards, the initiative saw the provision of study chairs, blackboards, whiteboards, solar lights, foldable tables, stand fans, one SMART-LED television, and school bags filled with essential supplies. This thoughtful distribution directly benefited 64 elementary learners and five dedicated teachers.

The school, located in the farthest and most remote barangay in San Narciso, Quezon, was deeply moved upon hearing the news from Grinnabelle C. Duran, Head of TORM Philippines. She told them of the plan to donate a new classroom by 2024. Tears welled up as teachers, parents, and learners absorbed this promising announcement.

Marjouribeth L. Uñada, the Teacher-in-Charge at San Isidro Elementary School, expressed profound appreciation, referring to the donations as “Bundles of Joy”. The significance was amplified as it marked the school’s first experience of receiving such substantial quantities of learning equipment from a foundation.

The turnover ceremony was led by Jesper S. Jensen, Chairperson of the TPEF Board of Trustees and Senior Vice-President, Head of Technical Division at TORM. The ceremony was a collaborative effort involving employee volunteers, including Gagandeep Singh, a Vessel manager in TORM India, who helped install the learning equipment. Despite the long journey from the TORM office in Makati to San Narciso, Quezon, the volunteers were thrilled to contribute, highlighting the worthiness of the cause.

Beyond providing tangible resources, this initiative empowers TORM employee volunteers to be sustainable champions through their dedicated work. The collaboration between TPEF and TEC-CSR underscores their commitment to supporting the education sector in the Philippines.

This program not only delivers physical resources but also instills hope, motivation, and a sense of community support for both learners and educators. TORM Philippines dedication to fostering a conducive learning environment reflects the positive change that social development initiatives can bring to local communities. It’s not merely a donation; it’s an investment in the future, setting the stage for a brighter tomorrow.