ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA]
today awarded a $3 million grant to
the George W. Bush Institute's Global Leadership Impact Center. The
grant, part of a previously announced $10
million donation to the Institute, will support women's
empowerment and global leadership programs aimed at promoting
education, healthcare and economic opportunity for women around the
world.
"Important contributions from women throughout generations have
made the world as well as our business stronger," said Boeing
Chairman, President and CEO Dennis
Muilenburg. "We value the unique viewpoints and experiences
women bring to the table and believe in the importance of
empowering them—both within our company and across the globe.
Through innovative programs like WE Lead and the First Ladies
Initiative, Boeing's partnership with the Bush Institute will help
inspire and encourage more women to take on leadership roles."
Boeing's contribution, which was announced at the company's 2018
Global Women in Leadership Conference, will support programs like
WE Lead and the First Ladies Initiative. WE Lead engages women
leaders in the Middle East,
North Africa and Afghanistan who share a common vision of
advancing peaceful, prosperous societies through the expansion of
economic opportunity for all. The First Ladies Initiative engages
and supports first ladies from around the world as they use their
unique platforms to improve lives in their countries.
"The inclusion of women in all aspects of society strengthens
and improves the stability of their countries," said First Lady
Laura Bush. "At the Bush Institute,
we recognize that a good future for our world depends on women, so
our global leadership work is designed to support women and girls
by improving access to education, health care, and economic
opportunity. George and I are grateful that Boeing has partnered
with the Bush Institute to make this important work possible."
This latest investment builds upon Boeing's long-standing
support of women's empowerment and women in STEM. In 2017 alone,
Boeing and the Boeing Charitable Trust partnered with more than 120
STEM organizations and contributed nearly $18 million toward community initiatives that
helped inspire an estimated 700,000 young women in STEM. Over the
past six years, Boeing and the Boeing Charitable Trust have
contributed more than $100 million
toward community initiatives that have impacted an estimated 4.3
million young women around the world.
About The Boeing Company
Through purposeful investments, employee engagement and
thoughtful advocacy efforts, Boeing and its employees support
innovative partnerships and programs that align with the company's
strategic objectives, create value and help build better
communities worldwide. Boeing's efforts are focused on improving
access to globally competitive learning, contributing to workforce
and skills development, and supporting our military and veteran
communities.
Chicago-based Boeing is the
world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of
commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top
U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied
government customers in more than 150 countries.
See how Boeing is making a difference for Our Future, Our Heroes
and Our Homes by visiting the 2018 Boeing Global Engagement
Portfolio at Boeing.com/community.
Engage with us on social @Boeing with #BoeingInspires.
About The Bush Institute
Housed within the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the George
W. Bush Institute is an action-oriented, nonpartisan policy
organization with the mission of developing leaders, advancing
policy, and taking action to solve today's most pressing
challenges. Through three Impact Centers – Domestic Excellence,
Global Leadership, and an Engagement Agenda – the Bush Institute
delivers measurable results that save and improve lives. To learn
more, visit www.BushCenter.org.
Contact
Jason Capeheart
Boeing Communications
Office: +1 312-544-2568
jason.s.capeheart@boeing.com
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