FedEx Pledges $1 Million in Aid to Support European Migrant Crisis
September 30 2015 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has committed approximately $1 million
in cash and transportation support to deliver emergency supplies
and critical medical aid to the thousands of migrants and refugees
arriving in Europe, and provide ongoing assistance to both the
people and the local communities affected by the crisis.
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American Red Cross volunteers continue to
assist people along Hungary's southwestern border with Croatia.
Photo courtesy: Zsofia Palyi via International Federation of Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies Facebook
“FedEx is committed to helping those arriving in Europe to
escape conflict, as well as showing our support for the communities
that are also affected by this humanitarian crisis,” said David
Binks, president Europe at FedEx Express. “Working together with
NGOs, we are utilizing our global transportation network and
resources to deliver immediate assistance where it is needed most
and that lays the essential foundations for rebuilding lives.”
Time is of the essence when it comes to providing help, and
FedEx is mobilizing its humanitarian relief program through a
donation of $1 million to the International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The company will also use
existing relationships with international organizations, including
Direct Relief and Heart to Heart International, working closely
with local partners in the most affected countries.
Through the company’s monetary and transportation contribution,
FedEx will deliver immediate relief and longer-term support for
those affected by the crisis. Specific contributions include:
- Providing a $1 million cash donation to
the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies (IFRC) in response to its international appeal for
assistance in European countries including Italy, Greece, Serbia,
Hungary and Macedonia.
- Transporting on behalf of Heart to
Heart International large volumes of essential hygiene kits for use
on the ground by International Medical Corps in providing emergency
healthcare to refugees in Greece.
- Transporting on behalf of Direct Relief
large volumes of medical supplies for use in refugee camps in
Turkey providing shelter for Syrian refugees.
- Through ongoing cash donations to the
American Red Cross and its Annual Disaster Giving Program,
supporting the work of local branches in Europe.
FedEx will also provide “bags to the future” for the youngest
refugees affected by this crisis. Each bag contains toys and other
items to help children adapt to their new environment. These are
made possible through FedEx employee donations.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and
business services. With annual revenues of $48 billion, the company
offers integrated business applications through operating companies
competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the
respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most
admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 325,000
team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety,
the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of
their customers and communities. For more information,
visit news.fedex.com.
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FedEx Corp.Erin Truxal, 901-834-9240erin.truxal@fedex.comFor
more information, please visit www.fedex.com
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