FWD Group Holdings Limited ("FWD Group" or "FWD") marked its 13th anniversary by announcing charitable grants dedicated to supporting more than 13,000 people in communities across Asia. The company, established in 2013 with a mission to move the life insurance industry in a new direction, has grown from its early operations in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Thailand into a pan-Asian life and health insurer serving millions of customers and their families across 10 markets. In July last year, FWD Group reached another milestone with its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, under the stock code 1828.
Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, said, "At FWD Group, changing the way people feel about insurance is about much more than looking after our customers – it’s also about supporting the communities where we operate. These 13 grants are a meaningful way to give back to the people and places that have been part of our journey. Together with trusted community partners, we hope to make a real difference in people’s lives, while also bringing our caring value to life through employee volunteering."
The 13 grants will support initiatives across the region spanning financial literacy, career readiness, entrepreneurship, health and wellbeing, and community recovery. In Hong Kong SAR, the JA SparktheDream Wellness Programme with Junior Achievement Hong Kong will be extended through interactive workshops and family activities to equip 2,600 primary school students with social, emotional and financial skills. Additionally, a football-based programme with Save the Children Hong Kong will strengthen the wellbeing and resilience of 200 children and 80 caregivers affected by the Tai Po fire. Plan International Hong Kong will lead psychosocial support and community-building initiatives for over 6,500 students, parents, and teachers to advance long-term recovery in Tai Po communities.
In Cambodia, JCI Mekong will equip 200 young people with practical money management skills via financial education workshops, expert-led discussions, and digital learning content. In Indonesia, partnering with KUMPUL on InnovateHer Academy 4.0 will empower another 10 female entrepreneurs with mentorship, business, and investment readiness skills. Japan will see football clinics for over 15 visually impaired people with Hands On Tokyo to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and social connection. In Malaysia, GivingHub will support 170 low-income families with health education and financial literacy workshops, and 100 cancer screening and consultation sessions. The Philippines will help 100 university students transition into the workforce with financial literacy, career readiness, and future-of-work skills with Junior Achievement Philippines. In Singapore, Club Rainbow (Singapore) will support 50 children with chronic illnesses and their caregivers through a carnival experience, fostering inclusion and community spirit. Thailand will extend career readiness support for seven disadvantaged Thai youth via hospitality training scholarships with Pimali Foundation, and expand the JA SparktheDream programme with Junior Achievement Thailand to enable 30 Thai educators to deliver financial literacy education. In Vietnam, Startup Vietnam Foundation and Dear Our Community will empower 800 students through workshops and debate competitions to build financial literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. Little Roses Foundation will provide schools in Khanh Hoa Province with 76 computers to enable 1,800 students to continue learning after severe flooding.
FWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves approximately 40 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products, and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. For more information, please visit www.fwd.com.
