Sampo Donates €50,000 to Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

Sampo Donates €50,000 to Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

(IN BRIEF) Sampo plc has donated €50,000 to the Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to support global humanitarian aid for those affected by natural disasters and conflicts. The fund provides essentials like food, water, shelter, and field hospitals, while enabling swift action where help is most needed. Sampo’s donation reflects its commitment to promoting health, safety, and well-being as part of its sustainability programme. The Finnish Red Cross praised the flexibility of the donation, which allows for rapid response in crisis situations.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 4-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Sampo plc has contributed €50,000 to the Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, supporting global efforts to assist people affected by natural disasters and conflicts. The fund provides vital humanitarian aid, including food, clean water, shelter, cash grants, and field hospitals, while also training volunteers to respond to crises.

“This Christmas, Sampo is committed to aiding those in the world’s most disaster-stricken areas. Promoting health, safety, and well-being is a core focus of our sustainability programme, and the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund aligns perfectly with these goals,” said Johanna Tynkkynen, Head of Sustainability at Sampo.

The Finnish Red Cross emphasized the flexibility and impact of such donations. “Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund are not tied to specific locations, allowing us to act swiftly where help is most urgently needed. This is only possible thanks to the generosity of donors like Sampo,” said Sirpa Solehmainen, Fundraising Director at the Finnish Red Cross.

As part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, the Finnish Red Cross delivers aid internationally in collaboration with its partners, ensuring timely and impartial support in times of crisis. Sampo’s donation highlights its commitment to global well-being and sustainability during the holiday season.

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Johanna Tynkkynen
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SOURCE: Sampo plc