Cargill continues the concept of creating happiness to communities, delivering Pracharat Houses to the poor with aim to promote sustainable economy, improve quality of life and create a secure community
Cargill Meats (Thailand) Co, Ltd, the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of cooked chicken products, continues to create happiness to community. Over 200 executives, employees and volunteers sacrifice their physical efforts to build houses for poor people. This project has been processing as an annual community development programme for more than 17 years, covering many provinces in needs in the central and northeastern regions. It also aligns with the mission of its organisation to empower communities through employees’ involvement. It also promotes sustainable economic development, improves the quality of life and creates a stable community. Today, 134 houses have been delivered. On 4-5 May 2018, a building house event will be held and five additional houses will be delivered in Saraburi, making a total of 139 houses nationwide.
Mr. Hans Kabat, President of Cargill Protein Southeast Asia, said “The main mission of the organisation is engaging in the agricultural food business which is in line with the lifestyle of consumers under the corporate commitment “Helping The World thrive”. We value the innovation of management of foods and agriculture throughout the whole supply chain to achieve sustainable fertility, environmental preservation, climate and water resources, as well as strengthen communities in economy, education, nutrition, housing, culture and occupations. Therefore, Cargill’s Pracharat Housing Project for low income earners, is another project that really meets the needs of people in a community. House and family are basic factor, the smallest and most critical unit of a society. Home delivery is regarded as passing on good societies to the nation in the long run.”
“With Cargill’s long operation in Thailand, we understand the needs of community and can respond to the basic quality of life appropriately. At present, we have built 134 houses for the community and this time will build and deliver five more houses, totaling 139 houses nationwide. It is considered aiding more than 400 people in society and throughout the 17 years. Cargill has spent about 35 million baht or about $1 million on this project,” Mr. Watcharapon Prasopkiatpoka, Country Director, Cargill Meats (Thailand) Limited added.
Mr. Kiattisak Trongsiri, Vice Governor of Saraburi Province, said “Let me represent communities of Saraburi to thank private sector and civil society who have collaborated and contributed to the creation of projects that benefit the public. It directly affects the quality of life and well-being of people, and fulfills basic living in many households. Housing is a basic factor that everyone deserves to have with good quality. If agencies involved are ready, see its importance and support, a sustainable society will be created as well. In addition, the project also directly responds to the real needs of the residents. The province is confident that activities of this project will inspire all sectors to collectively improve public health and quality of life of the poor continuously.”
The Cargill’s Pracharat Housing Project for communities has started since 2002 in Udon Thani province. It is the cooperation among Cargill Meats (Thailand) Co, Ltd, Habitat organisation, Thailand and other business partners such as Linde and Ecolab, Cargill employees, members of a community, local administration and military forces from 18th Army Regiment. It is considered one of the annual community development activities under the corporate commitment “Helping The World thrive” to create an abundant and prosperous world together. Follow the company’s news and activities at www.cargill.co.th.
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