Davao City will host its first-ever #LightThe World Giving Machines, becoming the third location in the Philippines to join the global Christmas initiative, following Manila and Cebu.
—allowing Davao residents to make meaningful donations that will benefit thousands across Mindanao. Set at Ayala Malls Abreeza launched on November 14, 2024
What is #LightThe World?
—Each Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates the birth and life of Jesus Christ through the #LightTheWorld initiative, inviting people to follow His example by caring for others, one by one, throughout the Christmas season.
A Global Impact of Giving
—Launched in 2017,
—raised over $32 million worldwide across 61 locations
—to benefit charitable organizations.
—first introduced in the Philippines in 2018 located in Davao, Cebu, and Manila.
—In 2023, over PHP 700,000 was collected from more than 4,500 donors at machines installed in TriNoma, Ayala Center Cebu, and near the Manila Philippines Administration Office of The Church of Jesus Christ in Quezon City.
—the Church donated PHP 500,000 to each of the six charitable organizations, totaling PHP 3.7 million in nationwide donations.
How the Giving Machines Work
—functioning as vending machines with a twist: each purchase is a donation to a local charity partner.
—allows people to offer immediate acts of service, with 100 percent of each donation supporting the items purchased or similar essential needs.
—All administrative costs for the initiative are covered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
—in 2023, donors were given the option to donate via cash or e-payment alternatives, including GCash and AliPay, making it easier to make cashless donations.
Charities and Items Available for Donation
—Each Giving Machine location partners with select charities to ensure donations have a meaningful and direct local impact.
—In Davao, the charity partners include the Mabuhay Foundation, UNICEF Philippines, and Ateneo de Davao University.
—In Manila, the Giving Machines support Caritas Manila, HERO Foundation, and Alagang Kapatid Foundation,
—In Cebu, partners include Cebu Caritas, Feed the Children, and UNICEF Philippines.
Donors
—these locations can choose items to support local families in need, including educational support and supplies, hygiene kits, and other essential resources.
—All proceeds from these purchases go directly to the chosen charities, allowing participants to see exactly how their donations are making a difference.
Availability and Other Locations
—The Giving Machines in Ayala Malls Abreeza in Davao, Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Ayala Malls Trinoma in Manila will be accessible until January 1, 2025.
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