ANZ Bank will be partnering with grassroots organisations across Fiji in order to provide support for individuals and families during the COVID-19 lockdown.
According to a statement from the bank it has committed to give $60,000 over the next three weeks.
This financial assistance will be funded through the ANZ Staff Foundation and matched dollar-for-dollar by ANZ Bank. ANZ Fiji country head Saud Minam, said they had been supporting their customers through the economic downturn with a range of relief options, and they would continue to do so.
“This is about supporting the wider community, including the most vulnerable groups who are impacted by this lockdown.
“Every Fijian knows just how fiercely we worked to contain the virus last year.
“We all know that this lockdown is the only way to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
“We can all show our support to the Ministry of Health field teams, who are all on the frontline of handling this virus, by strictly following the local health guidelines.
“This means getting back to basics: staying home, social distancing, washing hands and wearing a mask.” ANZ Staff Foundation trustee Pauline Kostatino said this lockdown was hard on everyone and they were aware of families who were struggling to maintain their livelihoods.
“Our staffs are passionate about helping people in their local communities.
“By partnering with grassroots groups from Nadi, Suva, Tavua, Vatukoula, Lautoka and Ba, we can ensure we provide support to individuals and families in need right across Fiji.”
According to the statement ANZ Staff Foundation was a workplace giving program which was now in its 15th year.
This program allowed staff members to donate money from their salary each week, which was matched by ANZ Bank.
The contribution was stated to be split evenly to help provide necessities to people in need across Fiji and to support the Ministry of Health’s Covid-19 field teams.
