WHA Group School Contribution Program Helps Foster a Brighter Future for the Youth

The company continues its unwavering efforts to help schools
despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic

For the 23^rd year, WHA Group, in collaboration with over 50 companies in WHA industrial estates, is helping students from low-income families use education as a stepping stone to improve their quality of life. Through practical donations, WHA Group's Annual School Contribution Program makes a positive impact on neighboring communities and society.

For five days during the month of July, WHA Group executives visited 50 schools and 15 child development centers in the vicinity of WHA industrial estates to deliver much-needed supplies and sports equipment for the mental, physical, social and academic development of 20,400 children. Each child received backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons and other basic instruments for creative and educational learning in and out of the classroom.

Due to the pandemic, company representatives led by Ms. Siyaphas Chantachairoj, Director of Corporate Marketing, WHA Corporation PCL., also distributed alcohol gel to all schools to ensure that teachers and students protect themselves against and prevent the spread of COVID-19. "District and school officials received our contributions for the schoolchildren with appreciation and gratitude. Our teams also reached out to schools to promote correct personal hygiene and health awareness as schools reopen" she shared.

"Education is vital for a community to prosper sustainably. From a very early age, we can help improve lives and bring social changes to our neighbors," said Mr. David Nardone, Group Executive Industrial and International, WHA Industrial Development Plc. "For over two decades, we have successfully shared with our employees, management and customers from the different industrial estates to join this worthy program. This reiterates our belief that together, we can help bring change through education. We would like to thank all our sponsors for their generous support throughout the years."

Ms Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, Chairman and Group CEO of WHA Corporation PCL, believes it is more important than ever to invest in the youth of the community. "WHA establishes education-related initiatives like this to ensure that our young community members have the skills necessary to thrive within society and improve their lives. Education reduces economic inequalities which is one of the objectives of the government's Thailand 4.0 strategy."

WHA Group stands firm in its commitment to serve the community by helping schools share knowledge and skills that will provide the children with a well-rounded education, which is essential to achieving sustainable development in the community. Education is the key to transforming lives of the young, so they can develop into responsible adults who will make significant contributions to society.