FWD Insurance continues to support Pimali Foundation by providing complimentary life and medical insurance to the students of "Pimali Hospitality Training Centre" for the second consecutive year. FWD encourages the students to be confident in their learning and exploring new experiences; enjoy life while securing a profession in the future without worrying about their health.
Mr. David Koruni?, Chief Executive Officer of FWD Life Insurance Thailand, said "FWD Insurance recognises the importance of improving Thai peoples' quality of life. We continue to support "Pimali Foundation" by providing life insurance and medical benefits to the students in the program for the second consecutive year. We want to ensure that they are physically and mentally prepared to learn new skills, to gain new experiences that allow them to live their lives to the fullest, worry-free. These are in line with FWD's goal of empowering people to "Celebrate living" by providing them with the right protection."
FWD Insurance provides life and medical insurance for the students of "Pimali Hospitality Training Centre" located in Nong Khai province. By providing insurance plans for Thai youths at the Pimali Hospitality Training Centre for the second consecutive year, they can be assured of medical treatment and life protection as similar to the insurance coverages that FWD Insurance provides for its employees. The coverages include both outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) benefits, emergency medical expenses in the event of an accident, life insurance funds and compensation in case of total and permanent disability, dismemberment or loss of life. Not only to ensure their confidence in living their lives to the fullest, but also increasing their opportunity to learn and build on their knowledge and experience to secure a professional career in the future.
"Pimali Hospitality Training Centre" has been established for 6 years by Stephanie Des Arts-Loup, who is dedicated to help orphans and underprivileged youths in Thailand by raising funds from local and international institutions under the Pimali Foundation. She provides opportunities for youths who are typically from less resourceful backgrounds in the northeastern region, and those referred by various charitable foundations to attend vocational training after completing their basic educational requirements. The program is free of charge for the youths including both vocational and practical courses for a duration of 11 months.
"Pimali Hospitality Training Centre" covers three main areas that is essential in tourism and the hospitality industry, with a focus on practical application through "trial and error" to develop skills and specialisations such as Culinary Arts, Food & Beverages, Housekeeping, Room Service. Including English and Life Skills that enhance language skills and understanding of living and working in order to develop themselves as all-rounded adults and to be able to take care of themselves and their families to build on a solid foundation for a successful career in the future.