The New York Liberty and Ant International’s Alipay+, a cross-border fintech services platform based in Singapore, have on last Thursday announced a multiyear partnership, making Alipay+ an Official Sponsor and Innovation Partner for Sustainability of the New York Liberty.
Through this partnership, Alipay+ and the Liberty will jointly support community programs designed to advance community empowerment, environmental sustainability and youth development across New York City, Ant International said in a statement.
“Our partnership with Alipay+ goes beyond the game. Together, we are investing in the future of New York—its people, its environment, and its youth,
“Ant International’s commitment to community empowerment, sustainability and digital innovation makes them an ideal partner for our mission,” said Keia Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, New York Liberty.
According to the statement, Alipay+ will become a key contributor to the team’s community-driven initiatives on community empowerment, environmental conservation and youth development.
These will include three main areas: community empowerment, sustainability, youth sports and technology skills development.
Alipay+ will partner with the Liberty to provide resources and digital tools to empower local communities and foster greater confidence and resilience.
Alipay+ will also support the Liberty and its community in urban reforestation and other conservation initiatives, such as Threes for Trees, whereby trees are planted for every three-pointer made by the Liberty during the season; and a community project to mobilize recycling of used shoes and fund the refurbishing of public basketball courts.
Alipay+ will support projects for youth sports and technology training, including a series of youth-focused workshops and clinics to be co-designed and introduced with local partners and tutors, centered on digital skills, technology access and financial literacy, helping to bridge the digital divide and inspire the next generation of leaders.
“To us, the story of New York Liberty embodies the legendary New York spirit: one of incredible talent, passion, teamwork and perseverance,
“These winning qualities echo strongly with the Alipay+ community, where young entrepreneurs and global institutions partner up to push the frontier of innovation for underserved communities and small businesses,” said Douglas Feagin, President of Ant International.