Pru Life UK equips madaris’ teachers in Davao City with digital tools to enhance inclusive education

In photo (from left): Former Commissioner Samer Allong of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, Francis Macatulad, Executive Director of ASSIST, madaris teachers from Darul Khair Islamic Center, Maahad Talomo Al-Islamie, and Al Madrasah Al-Arabia Wal-Islamiyah, Maricel Estavillo, Pru Life UK Vice President for Sustainability, Jienelle Catnubay, LiteHaus International Philippine Country Lead, and Paul Mandal, Pru Life UK Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer at the ceremonial turnover of donations.

Pru Life UK, the first life insurer in the Philippines to receive a Takaful license, continues to demonstrate its commitment to inclusive education and sustainable community development by providing digital learning equipment to three community madaris or Islamic schools in Bangkal, Davao City, in collaboration with its advocacy partners, Humble Sustainability and LiteHaus International.

During a turnover activity at Ummoul Khair Maahad, students, teachers, school principals, and local community leaders from Darul Khair Islamic Center, Maahad Talomo Al-Islamie, and Al Madrasah Al-Arabia Wal-Islamiyah received laptops, projectors, and white screens.

This donation is part of Pru Life UK’s Adopt-a-Madrasah program, launched in Davao in 2024 to support the company’s community investment efforts in Mindanao. The programme supports the educational needs of the madaris.

The donation was partly funded by the proceeds from Pru Life UK’s partnership with circular economy start-up Humble Sustainability that securely disposed the insurer’s unused IT equipment, including old gadgets donated by employees, by selling these through its network. Another partner, LiteHaus International, an NGO and digital equity advocacy, was tapped in sourcing the donated equipment that included repurposed computers.

“Pru Life UK has always been supportive of education and we recognise its role in realising our sustainability target of building resilient communities,” said Paul Mandal, Pru Life UK's Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer. “Through the Adopt-a-Madrasah programme, we aim to provide practical support to help madaris’ students and teachers access better learning opportunities.”

Since the programme launch, over 450 students and teachers have benefited from the provision of school materials, hygiene kits and a creative workshop conducted by Pru Life UK employees and agent volunteers. These efforts are conducted in partnership with local Muslim community leaders and government partners. Through Adopt-a-Madrasah, Pru Life UK reaffirms its mission to be a trusted partner and protector for generations, uplifting lives through education, empowerment, and sustainable development.

To learn more about Pru Life UK and its sustainability programs, visit www.prulifeuk.com.ph