ExxonMobil Foundation Donates $100,000 to Red Crescent for Pakistan Flood Relief

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ExxonMobil Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Red Crescent to support flood relief and recovery efforts in Pakistan, where the United Nations reports monsoon flooding has killed up to 1,600 people and left millions homeless. The donation will be distributed through the American Red Cross. ExxonMobil Foundation President Suzanne McCarron expressed hope that the support will help address the needs of those affected by the tragedy. This contribution is part of the company's broader philanthropic efforts, which focus on education, health, and science initiatives in communities where ExxonMobil has significant operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • ExxonMobil Foundation donated $100,000 to the Red Crescent for Pakistan flood relief efforts, distributed through the American Red Cross.
  • The donation is part of ExxonMobil's broader philanthropic efforts, focusing on education, health, and science initiatives.
  • Pakistan's monsoon flooding has killed up to 1,600 people and left millions homeless, according to the United Nations.
  • The American Red Cross is involved in the distribution of the donated funds.
  • ExxonMobil does not operate in Pakistan.

Statistics:

  • $100,000: The amount donated to the Red Crescent by ExxonMobil Foundation for Pakistan flood relief.
  • 1,600: The estimated number of people killed in Pakistan's monsoon flooding, according to the United Nations.
  • Millions: The number of people left homeless by the flooding in Pakistan.
  • 2009: The year ExxonMobil and its affiliates provided $235 million in contributions worldwide, with over $98 million dedicated to education.

Sources:

  • ExxonMobil Corporation (Business Wire, Aug. 31, 2010)
  • United Nations (referenced in the article)
  • ExxonMobil Foundation (www.exxonmobil.com/community)