The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis affecting the entire world. Across the globe VTech’s teams are working tirelessly to use the Group’s expertise and resources to make positive contributions to local communities. At the same time, we have stepped up efforts to ensure a safe working environment at our locations worldwide.
Australia
We launched “#LearnThroughThis” campaign to donate toys to Save the Children, supporting vulnerable families.
Canada
We donated baby monitors to hospitals and supported children in need with learning toys in local community.
France
We launched “#VTechEnsemble” campaign to make financial donations to hospitals and give out toys to sick children.
Germany
We donated phones to the volunteers and employees of Sibernetz, a telephone hotline supporting the senior citizens in Berlin. It enables Sibernetz to continue providing services when they have to work from home.
Hong Kong
We sourced surgical masks for our overseas employees.
Mainland China
The Group has been producing face masks for local staff and workers. We also sourced surgical masks for a hospital in Dongguan.
Malaysia
We donated face masks and hand sanitizers to two local government departments which had been supporting at the frontline during the Movement Control Order.
US
VTech supported the US communities in various ways during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Launched “#LearnThroughThis” campaign to offer free online learning content to keep kids learning at home;
- Extended free trial period of LeapFrog Academy;
- Donated to AdoptAClassroom.org‘s COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund to support teachers and schools;
- Donated baby monitors to hospitals.
