Sands China Holds ‘Drug Prevention for a Harmonious Family’ Seminar for Team Members

(Macao, August 26, 2019) – Sands China Ltd. co-organised a seminar entitled “Drug Prevention for a Harmonious Family” with the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) Aug. 21. The seminar was held at The Venetian^® Macao’s Adelson Advanced Education Centre, attended by around 35 team members from various departments. It is the first time Sands China has partnered with IAS to organise a seminar of this kind for its team members.

Wednesday’s seminar was held in support of the Macao SAR government’s 2019 International Day against Drug Abuse campaign, with topics covering Concepts of Drugs, Alcohol-related Harm, and Drug Refusal Skills. It aimed to enhance awareness of drug abuse and build a drug-free society. The speaker for the seminar was head of IAS’ Drug Abuse Prevention Division, Tang Sut I, who introduced the issues faced by teenagers nowadays and shared some tips and techniques on how to prevent drug abuse.

“Sands China is very pleased that we were able to work together with the Social Welfare Bureau to bring this seminar to our team members,” said Sam Chongnin, vice president of corporate communications and community affairs for Venetian Macau Limited. “With this seminar, I hope team members can play a part in helping reduce the negative impact of drug abuse and even reach out to those who might need assistance.”

The event featured a video screening based on true stories from Macao and a discussion on drugs, followed by a Q&A session.

One of the participating team members said: “We as parents are concerned about the social issues faced by teenagers nowadays. This seminar taught me invaluable lessons and helped me understand the importance of protecting our children from drug abuse.”

Sands China views its team members as its greatest asset, and holding Wednesday’s seminar is part of the company’s long-term commitment and focus on the well-being of its team members and the local community.