Affin Bank Berhad | Annual Report 2020

157 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT AFFIN BANK BERHAD 197501003274 (25046-T) | ANNUAL REPORT 2020 BEING THERE FOR THE YOUTH Empower A Child (EAC) with Dignity for Children Foundation (Dignity)  Dignity is a non-governmental organisation that provides holistic care and education for urban poor children in Kuala Lumpur to uplift them from poverty  They currently serve over 1,700 children between 1-18 years old with education programmes from preschools to secondary schools  This programme enables the beneficiaries to receive continuous education, nutritious meals, basic healthcare and hygiene, vocational development as well as leadership and character development  Beneficiaries are screened by Dignity and the sponsorship is awarded to the individuals with the greatest financial need and is monitored regularly  In 2020, AHAM has sponsored 4 Dignity children through this programme Christmas Shoebox Project  A Secret Santa project to bring Christmas cheer to underprivileged children in homes  On a voluntary basis, staff was asked to create personalised gift boxes for children of various ages  211 shoeboxes were collected and given to children at Sunbeams Home Ampang, Rumah Hope PJ and Women’s Aid Organisation Malaysia EMPOWERING WOMEN International Women’s Day 2020  On 5th March 2020, AAGI celebrated International Women’s Day 2020 with the theme #EachforEqual to raise awareness on the importance of a gender equal society  AAGI believes everyone has a role to play in advancing diversity and inclusion, and with this shared responsibility a gender equal world can be created  Various fun and engaging activities were held, including Sexual Harassment Talk by All Women’s Action Society, Aikido Self Defence Class, House Chores Dash Challenge, Pledge Board, DIY Coaster Colouring, Origami, Anonymous Appreciation Card and Manicure  Employees from PSC Malacca had also joined the initiative, by distributing cupcakes made by male colleagues, organising health screening, talks and mammogram Dignity Programme 2020