During the year, Vodafone employees put aside a part of their monthly salary in order to forward it to deserving causes at the end of the year. Donations are also collected at the annual Christmas staff party.

This year the proceeds amounting to over Lm3,500 are being distributed equally to Dar tal-Providenza, the Eden Foundation and the Abandoned Animals Association.

Through the Vodafone Employee Contribution for Charity Scheme, employees may each year select the organisations to which the collected amount is donated. Vodafone employees select three local organisations from a list provided by the company, but they may also suggest a local organization which is not on the list.

Such charitable activities are part and parcel of Vodafone’s mission of creating a responsible attitude towards the community where the company operates, and of addressing issues concerning society’s well-being, said Brian Calleja, Facilities Manager at Vodafone Malta.

“We hope that our gesture acts as a sign of our appreciation towards the sterling service given by charitable institutions and that it will encourage awareness of such causes,” added Brian Calleja.