Thursday, August 23, 2007 Convergys gives funding to Gawad Kalinga
CONVERGYS Corporation has donated US$20,000 to Gawad Kalinga to support the organization's programs and further its mission to eliminate poverty in the Philippines.
Convergys supports Gawad Kalinga's vision for the Philippines: for the country to be a slum-free, squatter-free nation. By providing land for the landless, homes for the homeless, and food for the hungry, the organization hopes to ultimately provide dignity and peace for every Filipino.
"Corporate citizenship is a core value at Convergys Corporation.
As a company and as individuals, we work to improve lives and build stronger communities. This investment in the betterment of our community is an important step toward creating a strong, healthy environment for our children, families, friends, and neighbors," said Marife Zamora, Convergys vice president and country manager.
Zamora, along with other Convergys executives Clint Streit, Ivic Mueco, and Stephen Slade, presented the Convergys check to Danilo "Danny" Lagahid, Cebu Provincial Coordinator for Gawad Kalinga, at the opening of Convergys' newest contact center in Cebu.
To date, Gawad Kalinga has changed lives in over 900 communities throughout the Philippines. Through programs including, Shelter and Site Development, Child and Youth Development, Health, Productivity, Community Empowerment, Environment and Community Values Formation, Gawad Kalinga is working every day to make the Philippines a better place to live.
Convergys' six state-of-the-art customer care facilities in Metro Manila and two in Cebu City employ approximately 11,000 men and women who provide customer support via telephone, web-chat, and email for a diverse portfolio of Convergys clients and their customers worldwide.
Convergys Corporation is hiring for many different positions in the Philippines.
Convergys Corporation is a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services. Convergys combines specialized knowledge and expertise with solid execution to deliver outsourced solutions, consulting services, and software support. Clients in more than 70 countries speaking nearly 35 languages depend on Convergys to manage the increasing complexity and cost of caring for customers and employees. Convergys serves the world's leading companies in many industries including communications, financial services, technology, and consumer products.
Convergys is a member of the S&P 500 and a Fortune Most Admired Company. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Convergys has approximately 75,000 employees in 77 customer contact centers, three data centers, and other facilities in the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, visit www.convergys.com. (Press release)
