KUALA LUMPUR, 7 December 2021 – The Chubb Charitable Foundation today announced grants to support The Lost Food Project (TLFP) and the Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA). The US$10,000 and US$5,000 grants (approximately RM42,000 and RM21,000), respectively, are part of the Foundation’s continuous effort to assist Malaysians during these unprecedented times.
With this second grant from the Foundation, TLFP will continue to provide critical food aid to People’s Housing Project (PPR) residents and charities around the country based on an assessment of areas with the most critical needs. To date, TLFP has managed to deliver over 380,000 kilograms of essential food supplies to individuals and communities at high risk of food insecurity.
MIASA, a mental advocacy and peer support group, strives to reduce stigma and end the discrimination and inequality faced daily by people who struggle from mental illness, which for many, has been exasperated during the pandemic. The Foundation’s grant will be used for their upcoming campaign, which includes a video and a song that aims to create conversations and awareness on challenging topics surrounding mental health.
"Chubb has been a significant partner for TLFP in our fight against hunger, and in the promotion of a sustainable future. Thousands of meals have been provided to the underprivileged since the beginning of this collaboration, especially to the urban poor communities. We cannot thank Chubb enough for furthering this cause and allowing us to distribute another 118,000 meals approximately, through this donation and providing food security to those who have been severely impacted by the pandemic," said TLFP General Manager, Mohd Syazwan.
“One of the silver linings of this pandemic has been the normalisation of the discussions surrounding mental health and mental health disorders. We have witnessed how many have felt encouraged and brave enough to reach out for help that they very much require and need. We are indeed humbled and grateful with the support shown by the Chubb Charitable Foundation, which is timely and reflects the true commitment of the private sector in coming together and empowering the community to ensure that no person is left behind” said MIASA President, Puan Anita Binti Abu Bakar.
Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad’s Country President Steve Crouch said: "We are not out of the woods yet with the challenges posed by the evolving pandemic and we are delighted to be able to lend a helping hand to the important services organizations like TLFP and MIASA are providing to our communities.”
For more information on The Lost Food Project, Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association, and Chubb’s efforts towards corporate responsibility, visit: www.thelostfoodproject.org, miasa.org.my and www.chubb.com/my-en, respectively.
About the Chubb Charitable Foundation
The Chubb Charitable Foundation supports non-profit organizations through grant-making and projects aligned with defined focus areas including education, the environment, and poverty and health. The Foundation believes that meaningful contributions that support our communities globally provide lasting benefits to society, to Chubb and to Chubb employees. Through philanthropy, global partnerships and company sponsored-volunteer activities focused on giving the gift of time and donations, the Chubb Charitable Foundation supports clearly defined projects that solve problems with measurable and sustainable outcomes, helping people in the countries where we live and work build productive and healthy lives. Our commitment to assist those less fortunate and to be stewards of the planet is focused on the areas of education, poverty and health, and the environment.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide.
Chubb’s operation in Malaysia (Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad) provides a comprehensive range of general insurance solutions for individuals, families and businesses, both large and small through a multitude of distribution channels. With a strong underwriting culture, the company offers responsive service and market leadership built on financial strength. Chubb in Malaysia has an extensive branch network and more than 2,600 independent distribution partners (agents).
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