Sun Life said it has launched a philanthropy program designed to improve financial literacy for more than 30,000 domestic workers across Asia.
Launched in partnership with global non-governmental organization Aflatoun International, the 12-month Brighter Financial Futures program has been designed to reach domestic workers in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam, the insurer said in a statement.
The program, which will deepen their financial skills through educational workshops, toolkits, and training sessions, is tailored to every stage of employment and delivered through trusted local organizations, ensuring financial education positively impacts domestic workers across each market, it said.
“Domestic workers are vital to the region’s economic and social fabric. Through this collaboration, we aim to provide them greater access to the tools and resources needed to make informed financial decisions – creating a lasting ripple effect for stronger, more sustainable communities.” said David Broom, chief client and distribution officer at Sun Life Asia.
Conducted online and through in-person sessions, the curriculum is designed to empower participants with practical financial knowledge and confidence, focusing on building emergency savings, preparing for the future, and safeguarding against informal lending and common scams, Sun Life said, adding that they also build resilience and support healthy family relationships through sustainable planning and communication.
