FNPF-owned IHG Fiji hotels InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, Grand Pacific Hotel and Holiday Inn Suva raised $12,000 for Daulomani Safe Home in Lautoka through their March fundraising initiatives.
In a statement, IHG Fiji said the funds were generated through various initiatives, which converted everyday guest experiences into direct community support.
Across the month, 100 per cent of Friday coffee sales were donated, supported by selected desserts, spa treatments and cocktails where a percentage of sales contributed to the final total.
Daulomani Safe Home is a locally led, inclusive charitable shelter founded in 2018, supporting vulnerable people around Lautoka by providing temporary accommodation, safety, day-to-day care for women and children, single mothers, the elderly, people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness and members of the LGBT+ community.
It currently supports around 65 residents across two sites, including 17 children.
The funds raised will be used to purchase priority items such as safe housing, sanitation and consistent supplies the safe home says that purchases will focus on essential categories such as bedding, hygiene supplies, children’s items and household necessities that support safety, dignity and continuity of care.
“Hospitality does not operate in isolation from the communities around us,” IHG Hotels and Resorts regional general manager Fiji and Pacific Lacklan Walker said.
“‘Cup of Kindness’ is intentionally practical. When guests enjoy a coffee, they are helping meet immediate needs beyond our hotel gates.”
He said it also reflects ‘IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow’ responsible business plan, and their commitment to care for people and communities, and to deliver ‘True Hospitality for Good’ through actions that make a measurable difference at the local level.
Daulomani Safe Home founder Edwina Biyau acknowledged the support, saying it goes straight to what keeps our home running day to day.
“Essentials such as bedding, hygiene items and items for children make a direct difference to comfort, safety and stability for the people in our care and when those basics are covered, we can focus more of our time and resources on support, recovery and getting people back on their feet,” she said.
The Cup of Kindness campaign aligns with IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow, the company’s 10-year responsible business plan focused on caring for people and communities and supporting more responsible travel.
