DOWNLOADDavao City will host its first-ever #LightTheWorld Giving Machines, becoming the third location in the Philippines to join the global Christmas initiative, following Manila and Cebu. This launch allows Davao residents to make meaningful donations that will benefit thousands across Mindanao.
Set to open at Ayala Malls Abreeza on November 14, 2024, the Davao unveiling will kick off the 2024 launch of the #LightTheWorld Giving Machines in all Philippine locations, marking the beginning of the season of giving for thousands of Filipinos in need nationwide.
What is #LightTheWorld?
Each Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates the birth and life of Jesus Christ through the #LightTheWorld initiative, inviting people to follow His example by caring for others, one by one, throughout the Christmas season.
A Global Impact of Giving
Since the initiative began in 2017, the Giving Machines have raised over $32 million worldwide across 61 locations to benefit charitable organizations. The machines were first introduced in the Philippines in 2018 and have since expanded to Davao, Cebu, and Manila.
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In 2023, over PHP 700,000 was collected from more than 4,500 donors at machines installed in TriNoma, Ayala Center Cebu, and near the Manila Philippines Administration Office of the Church of Jesus Christ in Quezon City. Additionally, the Church donated PHP 500,000 to each of the six charitable organizations, totaling PHP 3.7 million in nationwide donations.
How the Giving Machines Work
The Giving Machines provide a unique experience, functioning as vending machines with a twist: each purchase is a donation to a local charity partner. These machines allow people to offer immediate acts of service, with 100 percent of each donation supporting the items purchased or similar essential needs. All administrative costs for the initiative are covered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Charities and Items Available for Donation
Each Giving Machine location partners with select charities to ensure donations have a meaningful and direct local impact. In Davao, the charity partners include the Mabuhay Foundation, UNICEF Philippines, and Ateneo de Davao University. In Manila, the Giving Machines support Caritas Manila, HERO Foundation, and Alagang Kapatid Foundation, while in Cebu, partners include Cebu Caritas, Feed the Children, and UNICEF Philippines.
Donors at these locations can choose items to support local families in need, including educational support and supplies, hygiene kits, and other essential resources. All proceeds from these purchases go directly to the chosen charities, allowing participants to see exactly how their donations are making a difference.
Availability and Other Locations
The Giving Machines will be available in Ayala Malls Abreeza in Davao starting November 14, followed by Cebu’s opening on November 16 at Robinsons Galleria Cebu and Manila’s on November 23 at Ayala Malls Trinoma. The machines will be accessible until January 1, 2025.
How to Help
After donating, visitors can also support the initiative by sharing their Giving Machine experiences with friends and family and on social media to inspire others to donate. The machines offer a powerful opportunity to brighten the Christmas season for those in need and those who donate.