QNET contributes survivor kits for flood victims in Myanmar

Admin   |   17 August, 2015   |   1626   |   3980

Yangon, 17^thAugust 2015: In the wake of flooding that has devastated vast swathes of Myanmar, Asian direct selling company QNET has collaborated with its Independent Representatives (IRS) and its local partner to donate survivor kits worth USD20,000.

The company brought the emergency supply to one of the worst-affected area of Ingapu Village/Hinthada area in the Irrawaddy district.

The contribution by QNET and supported by its strong network members, brought cheers and some relief to the flood victims there as they have been enduring historic flooding for the past weeks.

Led by QNET’s Myanmar Agency Head, Kyi Min Han, QNET Corporate staff and 100 QNET IRs, they  waded  in deep-knee waters and distributed the survivor kits which among others contained basic necessities such as rice, instant noodle, bread, milk powder, mineral water, basic healing medicine, mosquito nets and torchlights to each of the affected families in the district.

“About 500 families from the village benefitted from this ‘QNET Cares’ aid program. This is a small contribution that we can bring to the affected people to overcome their hardship. I must thank QNET and its network of IRs who worked tirelessly to put together the survivor kit,” said Min Han.

Heavy monsoon rains during the month of June, July and August, combined with Cyclone Komen, have triggered flash floods and landslides affecting over 330,000 people and leaving close to a 100 people dead. Many areas are now inaccessible due to landslides and destroyed bridges, making it impossible for aid workers to reach affected communities and assess the damage, the number of casualties and people’s immediate needs.

“We at QNET came forward in a short period of time in the spirit of RYTHM (Raise Yourself To Help Mankind) to help the people affected by this natural disaster. Firstly we addressed their immediate need such as their health, food and non-food relief items.  We designed an emergency survivor kit to support a family of five for approximately three to five days, which was delivered through our network, he added.

Since its inception, philanthropy has been part of QNET’s way of life, and the concept of RYTHM s the guiding principle for all that the company does. Referred as the corporate heartbeat, RYTHM is the enabler of the company’s charitable endeavors and represent the spirit of compassion and dedication to serving the communities in which it operates around the world.

In line with RYTHM, QNET wants to be a company that touches a billion hearts, and the ‘QNET Cares’ program in Myanmar is to tell the people affected by the flood disaster that they are not alone. The company hopes to touch more and more hearts through not just network marketing, but “in everything we do.”

About QNET

As a prominent Asian direct selling company, QNET provides a range of products that are offered through the e-commerce platform by Independent Representatives (IRs) in over 100 countries. The company also has some 25 offices and agencies worldwide, and more than 50 stockists, apart from localized operations or franchisees in a number of countries.

QNET is a member of the Direct Selling Association of Malaysia, the Direct Selling Association of Singapore, Direct Selling Association of Philippines, the Hong Kong Health Food Association and the Health Supplements Industry Association of Singapore among others.

QNET is also active in sports sponsorships around the world, including football (Direct Selling Partner of Manchester City Football Club),Formula One, badminton and more, due to the company’s strong belief that the drive, passion and teamwork of sports mirrors that of QNET. For more information, please visit QNET’s website at www.qnet.net

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