Citigroup Inc.

11/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/21/2024 08:19

Citi Markets to Donate $6.4 Million to Education Focused Non Profit Organizations

NEW YORK - Citi today announced that it will donate $6.4 million in support of education-focused non-profit organizations through its 2024 e for education campaign.<_o3a_p>

With this donation, the campaign is set to donate over $80 million in aggregate since its inception in 2013.<_o3a_p>

Citi's Markets business donates a percentage of electronically traded proceeds during an annual eight-week campaign from September through October.<_o3a_p>

"Education is an empowering force that builds confidence and breaks down barriers to opportunity. Through this campaign we have seen firsthand the impact the non-profits we support have had on the lives of over 2 million young people globally over the years," said Flavio Figueiredo, Head of FX.<_o3a_p>

The non-profit organizations tackle childhood illiteracy and improve access to quality education.<_o3a_p>

Since its launch in 2013, the campaign has in aggregate:<_o3a_p>

  • Supported over 2 million young people<_o3a_p>
  • Helped over 16,000 schools<_o3a_p>
  • Spanned over 72 countries<_o3a_p>

Further information can be found at: www.citivelocity.com/e4e<_o3a_p>

Citi's first e for education campaign originated in FX in 2013, and the campaign has since expanded across Citi's Markets businesses.<_o3a_p>

Citi works with 13 non-profit partners globally that support the right to education for all children.<_o3a_p>

2024 Partners (alphabetical order):<_o3a_p>

  • Asian University for Women - A fully independent, regional institution dedicated to empowering women from the most marginalized communities across Asia through women's education and leadership development<_o3a_p>
  • Civic Builders - Develops public school buildings in historically under-resourced communities<_o3a_p>
  • Ditch the Label - A leading youth charity, which runs a digital support platform that provides advice and support for young people who are experiencing a wide range of issues, including bullying and mental health<_o3a_p>
  • EMpower - Supports marginalized youth in education in emerging market countries<_o3a_p>
  • Fallen Patriots - Educates children who have lost a parent in the U.S. Military<_o3a_p>
  • Malala Fund - Breaks down the barriers preventing more than 130 million girls around the world from going to school<_o3a_p>
  • Pencils of Promise - A non-profit organization whose focus is removing barriers and supporting access to quality education in Laos, Guatemala and Ghana<_o3a_p>
  • Place2Be - A children's mental health charity with more than 25 years of experience providing mental health support for pupils, families and staff in UK schools<_o3a_p>
  • Reach the World - Makes the benefits of travel accessible to classrooms through virtual exchange, inspiring youth to become more curious and confident global citizens<_o3a_p>
  • Room to Read - Creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality<_o3a_p>
  • Teach First - A charity that provides a range of school leadership programs to support teachers, leaders and schools facing the biggest challenges, serving the most disadvantaged communities<_o3a_p>
  • Teach For All - A global network of organizations working to ensure all children have the education, support and opportunity they need to fulfil their potential<_o3a_p>
  • Uncommon Schools - Starts and manages K - 12 public charter schools that prepare students from low-income backgrounds for college and beyond<_o3a_p>

<_o3a_p>About Citi
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