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Li & Fung’s VOICES team engages in meaningful volunteer activities across various countries

Making good use of Li & Fung’s volunteer paid-time-off policy is a great way to promote a positive work culture and boost employee engagement, all while giving back to the communities where we live and work.  To encourage colleagues to get involved, the LF VOICES team organized various volunteer activities in our offices around the world to provide support to local nonprofit organizations and our communities.

Shanghai, China

The VOICES team in our Shanghai office collaborated with Shantao Buy42, China’s first O2O charity store, which promotes an inclusive public welfare ecosystem through charitable initiatives. Their mission emphasizes green environmental protection and encourages civic engagement, creating a space for individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to thrive. Through a community outreach project, we engaged with local members, witnessing firsthand the positive effects of Shantao Buy42’s work while participating in various operational tasks. This volunteering experience not only allowed us to give back, but also prompted us to reflect on our social responsibilities and inspired us to advocate for inclusivity and support for marginalized communities. Moving forward, we are dedicated to finding more opportunities to collaborate with local charities like Shantao Buy42 and strive to foster a society where everyone can flourish and contribute meaningfully.

Burichang Upazila, Bangladesh

In August 2024, heavy monsoon rains and upstream water surges caused severe flooding in eastern Bangladesh, affecting 3 million people and endangering over two million children, according to UNICEF. In response to this crisis, the LF Bangladesh VOICES team took action by supporting emergency food relief efforts for 50 families in Burichang Upazila, Comilla district, who remain submerged in floodwaters. Our team traveled from Dhaka with local guides to procure and distribute essential dry foods to the affected families. Throughout the packing and distribution process, we engaged with community members to hear their stories and witness their gratitude, which was deeply rewarding. This volunteering experience not only allowed us to develop new skills and gain insights into the climate vulnerabilities faced by local communities, but also fostered empathy and encouraged a commitment to giving back, ultimately making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by the floods.

Bangkok, Thailand

In Bangkok, our VOICES Thailand team participated in a community volunteer project at Chak Dang Temple, which is dedicated to reducing waste by promoting responsible garbage sorting among monks and visitors in line with the 3Rs principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). The temple has creatively transformed various waste materials into new products, turning plastic bottles into lamps, milk cartons into roof tiles, food waste into fertilizer, and Styrofoam into bricks. During our volunteer activity, we contributed by making bricks from styrofoam waste by mixing grounded styrofoam with cement, sand, small gravel, and water, and then packing the mixture into molds to dry under the sun. These bricks will eventually be used to create a pathway in the garden. This experience was a great way to raise our team’s awareness of the importance of sorting recyclable materials.

Bangalore, India

LF India VOICES team organized a free child health check-up camp at a government primary school in a slum area of Bangalore, conducted by the medical staff of Peoples Tree Hospital. The camp aimed to assess the basic health parameters of children up to one year old, as well as offer general check-ups for older children, benefiting a total of 110 students. Each child received a bag of snacks and juices, while doctors measured their age, height, and weight to evaluate their health. The hospital conducts similar camps within a 100-mile radius and has observed that children from these communities generally have normal health due to the active participation of mothers during pregnancy and high rates of normal deliveries. Feedback from mothers revealed a shift in perspective, as many previously believed they should only visit a doctor when their child was unwell; however, the general check-up helped reassure them about their child’s overall health and development.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

In collaboration with the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation (CNCF), our colleagues from LF Vietnam—including the Admin, HR, QA, and VOICES teams—came together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with underprivileged children at the Sunshine Boys’ Home and Sunshine Girls’ Home. These homes provide support to boys and girls aged 5 to 20 from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those from impoverished families unable to provide for them, orphans, abandoned children, street children, and those at high risk of commercial and sexual exploitation, drug trafficking, and violence. During the celebration, we engaged in lantern decorating and enjoyed mini games with the children, fostering their teamwork skills. We would like to extend our gratitude to our local Women QA team for their generous support, which enabled us to donate school supplies to these children for the upcoming school year.

Hong Kong 

For volunteer activity, the VOICES Hong Kong team has partnered with the Crossroads Foundation – a Hong Kong-based nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and promoting sustainability through the redistribution of surplus goods and resources. The foundation connects businesses with NGOs and communities in need, facilitating the donation of items such as clothing, food, and educational materials to help support various causes both locally and internationally. Our volunteer activities are aligned with the current needs identified by the Foundation, including sorting and packing donated items such as household goods and clothing, moving furniture, and loading containers with supplies for NGOs around the world. Additionally, we contributed clothing items generously donated by other LF colleagues in Hong Kong to support the Foundation’s efforts.

Corporate volunteerism fosters a positive organizational culture, enhances employee engagement, and strengthens community ties. By supporting volunteer initiatives, companies not only demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility but also empower their people to connect their skills and passions with meaningful causes. This involvement can lead to increased job satisfaction, improved morale, and better teamwork.