As we approach the end of 2023, here at FEFO Consulting we are reflecting back on the year with our core values of giving and gratitude in mind. As a purpose driven firm, our aim has been to provide both purpose and impact to not only our clients, but wider community. With Christmas around the corner and gifts already under the tree, we feel it’s important to acknowledge the impact our team has made on others and share what we believe to be the greatest gift of all: the gift of giving.
So what are the benefits of giving?
According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation, giving dually supports both our physical and mental health. In a physical capacity, research shows that supporting others in our community can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure, leading to increased heart health. Not only this, but generosity also releases endorphins which increase happiness, overall well-being and even an increased life span according to the University of Basel. Despite the idea of ‘giving’ as connoting a giver and receiver, the research shows this is can be mutually beneficial.
“When one person gives to another, both people can benefit.”
Research also points to the fact that those who support causes in their community and give generously have more positive mental health, which is linked to learning success. This means that those who give to others are more receptive to learning new skills and maintaining them. Essentially, giving is a key pillar in our wellbeing and the wellbeing of others!
So how has FEFO Consulting given this year? The team have been busy with supporting their communities in a multitude of ways! Between beach clean ups, giving blood, sport coaching and volunteering at shelters, it’s safe to say that here at FEFO we committed to creating a positive impact in our local communities! While this held a lot of purpose, the team wanted to broaden the scope of giving on a global scale, which is exactly what we did.
About Plan International and our Impact
Plan International is a charity that supports girls’ equality in developing countries, with all sponsorship money going directly towards implementing programs that tackle discrimination, exclusion and vulnerability. As a company, we believe that educating young women in developing countries a great way to break the poverty cycle, and were able to see this through one of the young women we sponsored. Aileen is one example of a young woman FEFO Consulting has supported and has enabled her to achieve her own milestones such as buying her first printer and graduating!
“If you have dreams there are many ways to get it.
To Sir Mark and company, thank you for helping me with my studies…. It helps me a lot and also my family. I am motivated and inspired to do better in my studies because of you Sir. Thank you for the never ending support…“
Aileen (Student in Phillippines)
As of 2023, we have committed to sponsoring 12 young girls through Plan International with the aim of supporting them through an education and towards self-sufficiency. We have all gained an incredible amount of joy through our engagement with Aileen and couldn’t be happier that we are extending the experience to others in need next year.
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