FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) has marked its 13th anniversary by announcing a series of charitable grants designed to support more than 13,000 people in communities across Asia. The initiative aligns with the company's mission to transform the life insurance industry while giving back to the regions where it operates.
Since its establishment in 2013, FWD Group has grown from its initial operations in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Thailand into a pan-Asian life and health insurer serving millions of customers across 10 markets. In July 2025, the company achieved a significant milestone with its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828.
Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, emphasized the importance of community engagement: “At FWD Group, changing the way people feel about insurance is about much more than looking after our customers – it’s also about supporting the communities where we operate. These 13 grants are a meaningful way to give back to the people and places that have been part of our journey. Together with trusted community partners, we hope to make a real difference in people’s lives, while also bringing our caring value to life through employee volunteering.”
The grants will support a diverse range of initiatives across the region, focusing on financial literacy, career readiness, entrepreneurship, health and wellbeing, and community recovery. In Hong Kong SAR, the JA SparktheDream Wellness Programme with Junior Achievement Hong Kong will be extended to equip 2,600 primary school students with social, emotional, and financial skills. Additionally, Save the Children Hong Kong will use a football-based programme to strengthen the wellbeing of 200 children and 80 caregivers affected by the Tai Po fire, while Plan International Hong Kong will implement psychosocial support and community-building initiatives for over 6,500 students, parents, and teachers in Tai Po.
In Cambodia, JCI Mekong will provide financial education workshops to 200 young people, while in Indonesia, KUMPUL will run the InnovateHer Academy 4.0 to empower 10 female entrepreneurs with mentorship and investment readiness skills. Japan will see Hands On Tokyo conduct football clinics for over 15 visually impaired individuals to promote inclusion and social connection. In Malaysia, GivingHub will support 170 low-income families with health education and financial literacy workshops, as well as 100 cancer screening sessions.
The Philippines will benefit from Junior Achievement Philippines helping 100 university students transition into the workforce with financial literacy and career readiness training. In Singapore, Club Rainbow (Singapore) will host a carnival for 50 children with chronic illnesses and their caregivers to foster inclusion. Thailand will receive support for seven disadvantaged youth through hospitality training scholarships with Pimali Foundation, and Junior Achievement Thailand will expand the JA SparktheDream programme to train 30 educators in financial literacy. In Vietnam, Startup Vietnam Foundation and Dear Our Community will empower 800 students through financial literacy workshops and debate competitions, while Little Roses Foundation will provide 76 computers to schools in Khanh Hoa Province, benefiting 1,800 students affected by severe flooding.
FWD Group’s commitment to social responsibility is evident in these grants, which aim to create lasting positive impact in the communities it serves. For more information about FWD Group and its initiatives, visit www.fwd.com.
