In 2020, the Group created a Covid-19 Relief Fund, which was administered by Prudence Foundation, Prudential’s community investment arm in Asia and Africa. The fund was distributed to Prudential’s businesses globally, supporting approved charitable and community projects that addressed the immediate social and economic impacts of the pandemic. In 2021, a new US$2 million fund was launched to continue to support communities still struggling with the pandemic. Local businesses’ programmes have focused on supporting vulnerable communities on efforts that include Covid-19 messaging, hygiene and sanitation, nutrition and educational programmes.