Syntegon supports CARE campaign to combat COVID-19
5,000-Euro grant to benefit projects in crisis regions
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe. People in places that lack medical facilities are particularly vulnerable to the virus, especially those in war zones and crisis regions. The aid organization CARE has made a mission of providing emergency assistance in 69 countries to mitigate this threat. Syntegon’s 5,000-euro grant supports CARE’s efforts to deliver food and protect the health of people in the greatest need. This donation was prompted by a company social media campaign that ran for several weeks. Employees, business partners, and anyone else with an interest in the cause was welcome to take part and raise money for it.
CARE has earmarked some of the funds from Syntegon’s donation for aid packages to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on people in crisis regions. Shipments include hygiene kits with soap, detergent, and disinfectants for families as well as hand-washing stations for use in shelters. Other emergency relief packages contain cereals, legumes, and cooking oil for families in need. CARE also provides ready-to-use-therapeutic food to help malnourished children quickly regain their strength and restore their bodies’ ability to tolerate normal food.