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Not just for Christmas: Cargo-partner teams spread cheer throughout the year

[ December 17, 2024   //   ]

Nippon Express Group company Cargo-partner staff held fund-raising and other events throughout the world during 2024.

In its home country, Austria, Cargo-partner proudly supported the PSY+ initiative, which promotes sustainable mental health in schools through prevention and targeted interventions. In addition, the company supported the international charity Mary’s Meals, helping to send 3,575 backpacks filled with 12 tons of school supplies and clothing to children in Malawi.

In Slovakia, employees transformed their logistics center into Santa’s workshop, supporting the “How much love can you fit into a shoebox” initiative. At the Bratislava warehouse, the team organized palletization and provided storage of 33 pallets with 2,895 gift boxes for delivery to retirement homes. In Slovenia, cargo-partner facilitated a humanitarian shipment for Caritas Slovenia, delivering critical supplies to Lebanon for a project benefiting women and children. In Croatia, the company supported the Mali Zmaj “Back to School” initiative, providing students with essential educational supplies.

The team in Hungary supported a local children’s home in September with various donations and garden renovation work. Moreover, the Hungarian team organized a donation drive for “Dr. Lala,” a clown doctor who lifts children’s spirits during hospital visits. To round off the year, they are participating in a gift box collection for children’s homes and women’s shelters, providing essentials like non-perishable food, toiletries, and bed linens.

In the UK, the Manchester office participated in the Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning, raising funds to provide vital services for individuals living with cancer. Employees also supported the Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Appeal, collecting toys for children from underprivileged families. To cap off the year, employees joined Christmas Jumper Day by wearing festive pullovers and raising donations to support Save the Children’s mission of helping vulnerable children worldwide.

In Shanghai, colleagues joined the 5 km Cargo Human Care charity run organized by Lufthansa Cargo, raising funds for a vocational training center in Kenya. The Shenyang office in North China contributed by donating office equipment to the Shenyang Charity Federation, supporting schools, orphanages, and nursing homes.

Cargo-partner Hong Kong was honored at the Plan International Hong Kong Partner Awards Ceremony 2024 for its long-standing partnership with the child sponsorship program. Employees also participated in a toy donation drive for The Salvation Army.

The team in Indonesia organized a fun and educational trip to the zoo for children from a local orphanage. Besides a fun afternoon, the initiative also included lessons on biodiversity, environmental conservation, and social responsibility, reflecting cargo-partner’s commitment to fostering awareness and inclusion.

Leading up to Christmas in the US, the team partnered with the US Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program, collecting and distributing toys to economically disadvantaged children. Earlier, during Thanksgiving, the team championed the No Kid Hungry campaign by hosting a raffle and organizing various fundraising activities to combat childhood hunger. Additionally, colleagues in New York extended their generosity by donating clothing and books to Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, a trusted organization serving local communities in need since 1899.

Chief executive, Luca Ferrara, said: “The collective efforts of our teams around the world exemplify our commitment to creating a positive impact on the communities we serve. These projects underscore the core value of cargo-partner – ‘we take it personally’ – and our dedication to making a difference.”

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