Mondelez Kinh Do donates laptops to empower education across Vietnam

Continuing its commitment to community support and inclusive growth, Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam has donated 256 pre-loved laptops to two organisations, the Pacific Links Foundation and Saigon Children’s Charity, during a handover event on April 22 at Mondelez Kinh Do Plant in the southern province of Binh Duong and its Ho Chi Minh City office.

Through this meaningful initiative, laptops once used in the company are now being given a new purpose: empowering students across the country who are striving every day to overcome challenging circumstances in pursuit of knowledge and a brighter future.

Mondelez Kinh Do donates 256 pre-loved laptops to support disadvantaged students

At the handover ceremony, Anil Viswanathan, managing director at Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam, noted that Mondelez Kinh Do was committed to sustainable development and corporate responsibility, as they believe meaningful impact begins with small, purposeful actions.

“This laptop donation initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive and lasting social impact. We are truly grateful to work with Pacific Links Foundation and SaigonChildren to bring those helpful educational devices closer to students who need it most. Together, we’re not just supporting education, we’re helping shape a brighter, more inclusive future for everyone,” said Viswanathan.

Out of the total, 155 laptops were distributed through Pacific Links Foundation, supporting students in various educational programmes.

These devices will be allocated to high school and university students participating in the SEEDS (Scholarship to Elevate Education and Develop Skills) and Girl Empowerment Mekong Scholarship programmes across 12 localities in Vietnam’s central and Mekong delta regions.

Through the Growing Learning Opportunities Worldwide online platform, students will have access to English courses, soft skills workshops, and the Growing with Information Technology self-paced IT learning programme.

Additionally, the laptops will be provided to students from Vinh Yen Secondary School in Lao Cai, a resident community recently heavily affected by Typhoon Yagi, and to underprivileged students at the University of Information Technology.

This marks the third consecutive year Mondelez Kinh Do has partnered with these organisations to help improve learning opportunities for underserved youth

Diep Vuong, cofounder and president of Pacific Links Foundation said, “These laptops empower disadvantaged students to build digital literacy and self-learning habits. Through Pacific Links Foundation’s online learning platform, students gain access to English learning and skill-building courses. This important donation helps them unlock their potential and prepare for a brighter future.”

Meanwhile, 101 laptops were provided to university and college students through Saigon Children’s Charity, along with devices for staff to enhance their capacity to reach and support more children in need.

Damien Roberts, executive director of Saigon Children’s Charity, revealed that they have the honour to partner with Mondelez Kinh Do in donating 101 laptops to support education for disadvantaged students in Vietnam, and that the generous gift not only helps reduce e-waste and protect the environment but also bridges the digital divide, empowering disadvantaged students in Vietnam to improve their education and unlock their potential.

“Together, we are creating brighter futures and driving lasting change-thank you for joining us on this vital journey,” said Damien.

These laptops empower disadvantaged students to build digital literacy and self-learning habits

In Vietnam, Mondelez Kinh Do is recognised not only as a leading snacking company with iconic local and global brands like Kinh Do, Cosy, Solite, AFC, LU, Oreo, and Cadbury, but also as a purpose-driven business committed to doing what’s right for the community.

Through a wide range of sustainability and CSR initiatives, Mondelez Kinh Do has been consistently recognised for its positive contributions.

The company has been honoured with the Golden Dragon Award - Top 50 Outstanding FDI Enterprises for three consecutive years from 2022-2024, named one of Vietnam’s Top 100 Best Places to Work by Anphabe since 2018 and five years in a row from 2020 to 2024, and honoured among the Best Places to Work in Asia 2024.

Mondelez Kinh Do is also listed in VCCI’s Top 100 Sustainable Businesses for the years 2021, 2022, and 2024, and Mondelez Kinh Do has received the Community Responsibility Award from AmCham Vietnam every year since 2018.

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