MetLife employees volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Ireland to support community projects across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Dublin] (17th May 2017) – MetLife today renewed its regional partnership with Habitat for Humanity in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and celebrated with projects across the region during its Community Week, beginning on May 15.
***Projects are part of MetLife’s commitment renewal to Habitat for Humanity International for a second year.
***Further information contact Anna Smith: +353 86 081 8456
The partnership, funded by the company’s philanthropic arm MetLife Foundation, will engage employees working alongside homeowners and community members in Habitat homebuilding, home renovations and community renovation projects in Bulgaria, Egypt, England, Hungary, Ireland, Jordan, Lebanon, Poland and Romania.
“The idea for Community Week came directly from our colleagues across EMEA. More than 750 employees in 21 markets across EMEA volunteered last year and told us that they want to do more this year with Habitat for Humanity,” said Michel Khalaf, MetLife EMEA president and MetLife Foundation board member. “Community Week offers them a fantastic opportunity to give something back to the communities they work in.”
This week, MetLife is volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Ireland on its ‘A Brush With Kindness’ programme, whereby it collaborates with like-minded organisations to renovate or refurbish their facilities for their service users, with the goal of building healthy, resilient communities. MetLife and Habitat for Humanity Ireland are partnering with the Sean O’Casey Community Centre in East Wall, Dublin 3. The centre provides vital community services in the local area, bringing together both young and old, by encouraging them to be active members of their community, as well as providing a space to socialise, take part in various activities throughout the year and to support the local community’s educational and personal development. Volunteers will be painting and decorating the community centre over the course of the 3 days.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with MetLife for a second year,” said Vinnie Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity Ireland. “Through this event, we are able to support Habitat’s mission in Europe, Middle East and Africa.”
MetLife Foundation has a long tradition of supporting initiatives that engage MetLife volunteers in activities that improve quality of life and increase opportunities in the communities they serve.
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For further information please contact: Anna Smith, Communications Manager, E-mail: anna.smith@habitatireland.ie, Telephone: +353 86 081 8456
About Habitat for Humanity Ireland
Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Its work is based on the conviction that access to simple, decent housing provides a ‘hand-up’ for families to lift themselves out of poverty and create a brighter future for their children.
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped 6.8 million people to improve their housing conditions. It works in Ireland and 70 countries around the world.
Habitat for Humanity Ireland fundraises to support the global mission and sends volunteers overseas to build homes in partnership with local families. There is also a local renovation programme in Dublin which partners with Dublin City Council and with other charities to increase access to simple, decent housing for low-income families and vulnerable groups.
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About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.
About MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation was created in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since its founding through the end of 2015, MetLife Foundation has provided more than $700 million in grants and $70 million in program-related investments to organizations addressing issues that have a positive impact in their communities. Today, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing financial inclusion, committing $200 million over the next five years to help build a secure future for individuals and communities around the world. To learn more about MetLife Foundation, visit www.metlife.org.