- Emergency assistance package will be directed to
organizations working to bring food, water, clothing and shelter to
displaced Ukrainians
CHICAGO, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: B.A.]
today announced a US$2 million
emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response
efforts in Ukraine. The assistance
package will be directed to organizations working to bring food,
water, clothing, medicine and shelter to displaced Ukrainians –
including those seeking refuge in neighboring countries. In
addition, Boeing will match all qualifying employee contributions
made in support of Ukrainian humanitarian relief through the
company's charitable matching program.
"The conflict unfolding in Ukraine is leading to a significant
humanitarian emergency, and Boeing will take action to support the
Ukrainian people," said Dave
Calhoun, Boeing president and CEO. "Our thoughts are with
all those who have been thrust into the midst of this crisis. While
we work to ensure the safety of Boeing employees in the region, our
hope is that this assistance package will help deliver some
much-needed support to those who are displaced and suffering."
Funding from the Boeing Charitable Trust will support the
following organizations:
- $1,000,000 to CARE to
assist with food, water and hygiene kit distribution as well as
monetary assistance and psychosocial support for affected
Ukrainians, with a focus on women, children and the elderly.
- $500,000 to American Red
Cross to support the global Red Cross movement providing critical
humanitarian relief to people affected by the Ukraine crisis.
- $250,000 to Americares to
help with the distribution of medicine and medical supplies as well
as support critical medical care for families displaced by the
crisis, including mental health services.
- $250,000 to organizations
working to support vulnerable, displaced populations in
Ukraine and neighboring
countries.
"The humanitarian situation in Ukraine is worsening by the hour. In the last
week, more than 500,000 people have fled Ukraine for neighboring countries. This number
is expected to rise to more than one million in the next few days,"
said Michelle Nunn, president and
CEO at CARE USA. "The support from
Boeing is so timely and impactful. It will help us provide durable
food, hygiene items, diapers, sleeping bags, mats, and other
critical necessities to alleviate suffering."
"Thanks to Boeing's generous support, the global Red Cross
network is helping families impacted by continued fighting in
Ukraine," said Anne McKeough, chief development officer at the
American Red Cross. "We are grateful for partners like Boeing as we
work together to provide critical humanitarian relief in response
to the Ukraine crisis."
"We are so grateful for Boeing's incredible support as we work
to protect the health of families fleeing from the devastating
crisis in Ukraine," said
Kate Dischino, vice president of
emergency programs at Americares. "This donation will directly
support Americares response efforts and help our emergency response
team on the ground restore access to care for those who need it
most."
The health and well-being of Boeing employees and their families
around the world remain a top priority for the company. Boeing and
partner teams are checking on affected employees while continuing
to coordinate with government agencies, customers and suppliers to
assess human and business impacts in the region.
Humanitarian relief efforts align with the company's ongoing
commitment to the communities where our Boeing employees live and
work. Boeing is active and engaged in Europe, contributing a combined US$11 million (€9.9 million) in charitable
contributions across the continent over the last five years. In
2021, Boeing donated US$13 million to
disaster relief and humanitarian efforts globally.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.
Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and
living the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity.
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