Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra joins ‘Kilo of Kindness’ global charitable campaign

Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra has announced the return of the ‘Kilo of Kindness’ campaign – inviting guests to donate at least one kilo of food, clothing, and educational supplies throughout the month of September.

The collected items will be shared with local communities in need, with a focus on underprivileged children under the Shelter for Abused Children. The hotel joins more than 45 Mövenpick hotels across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East who are similarly collecting items, with a global goal to gather some 25,000 kilos of donations.

Guests and visitors are invited to drop off at least one kilo of supplies at the lobby of the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra from September 1-30.

“Mövenpick believes that sustainability isn’t only about the environment – it is about caring for our employees, our neighbors, and our community here in Accra,” said Deborah Sivertsen, General Manager of the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra.

“Last year our efforts were focused on supporting people through the pandemic crisis and we are now pleased to be able to return to our annual ‘Kilo of Kindness’ campaign which provides food, clothing, and educational supplies to those in need – especially young people who deserve our attention and care.”

While guests and local neighbors are invited to donate a ‘Kilo of Kindness’, all contributions are welcome and gratefully received. High-priority items include books, notebooks, and stationery such as pens, pencils, rulers, and erasers; canned foods such as tuna, soup, fruit, vegetables, and concentrated milk; dry foods like rice, beans, oats, pasta, cereals, flour, powdered milk, baby formula, tea and coffee; and clothing for adults and children.

Now in its sixth year, the ‘Kilo of Kindness campaign is timed to honor the United Nations International Day of Charity on September 5th. In 2019, a record 21,921 kilograms of supplies were donated via the participating hotels – a figure Mövenpick hopes to surpass with its September 2021 campaign.

“While each guest is encouraged to donate a ‘Kilo of Kindness’, generosity knows no ideal weight. Every gram counts and all contributions are welcome and gratefully received,” added Mr. Steven Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer, Accor.

Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra encourages acts of kindness by sharing stories of donations, philanthropy, and community service. Throughout September, guests, fans, and followers are invited to spread the word about the ‘Kilo of Kindness' campaign, using #AkiloOfKindness and #InternationalCharityDay to tweet on Twitter, post on Facebook, or share on Instagram.

For more information on participating hotels and the charities they are supporting, see below or visit www.movenpick.com/akiloofkindness. More information on Accor’s sustainable development program, Planet 21, is available at www.accorhotels.com/gb/sustainable-development/index.shtml