GE CitizenshipCommunities & Philanthropy
Around the world, GE employees demonstrate a tireless personal commitment to work together and deliver great outcomes for communities in need. In 2008, employees and retirees combined for an estimated one million volunteer hours on key community initiatives and total giving by the GE family exceeded an estimated $237 million in contributions from the GE Foundation, GE businesses and GE employees and retirees.
A Review of Our 2008 Commitments
- Expand Developing Health Globally within Latin America and to Asia.
- Expand Developing Futures to other U.S. school systems.
- Provide summary of international education and public policy initiatives.
2009 Moving Forward
- Complete two new Developing Health Globally hospital upgrades in Latin America, expand the program further into Asia, complete further upgrades in Africa.
- Continue to monitor progress in Developing Futures in Education school districts, develop state and national policy and advocacy strategy, and create position paper for GE/GE Foundation on U.S. Education.
- Direct $20 million from the GE Foundation to food and shelter organizations in response to the economic recession.
- Continue to contribute one million hours of volunteer service in 2009, increase the number of GE employees registered to volunteer and continue to focus volunteer projects on capacity building.
GE Foundation
As the philanthropic organization of GE, GE Foundation works to solve some of the world’s most difficult problems. In coordination with its partners, it supports U.S. and international education, the environment, public policy, human rights and disaster relief. In addition, GE Foundation supports GE employee and retiree giving and involvement in GE communities around the world.
Learn more about GE Foundation on its web site.
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GE Foundation Response to the Economic Downturn
GE Foundation announced a donation of more than $20 million in funding to food and shelter organizations responding to the economic downturn.
GE People
Our people contribute their time, money and professional skills to community projects, both as individuals and within their teams.
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GE.com Certified as Accessible to the Blind
GE.com received Gold Level NFB-NVA Certification from the National Federation of the Blind for making the site accessible to people with disabilities.
GE Volunteers
Thousands of GE Volunteers make a difference each year in big ways and small through their hands-on dedication to people in need.
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2008 GE Volunteers Census Summary
Results of the global GE Volunteer census, which identifies trends in volunteer engagement, sustainability and other focus areas.
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GE Volunteers Foundation
GE and its employees support their communities through volunteering, outreach programs, grants, donations and gift matching.
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GE Canada’s Day of Empowerment for Abused Women
GE Volunteer Foundation’s annual Day of Empowerment provides abused women with workshops that encourage and promote independence.
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Hunting for Energy Treasures in Cincinnati
GE teams up with University of Cincinnati to create energy-saving audit program for Cincinnati Public Schools.
Developing Futures in Education
This GE Signature Program builds strong foundations in math and sciences education to make U.S. students better equipped and more competitive.
More about Developing Futures in Education
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Employee Expertise Brings Education Grant to Life
GE Aviation employee helps improve Cincinnati Public School facilities and educational programs through a $20 million grant.
Developing Health Globally
This GE Signature Program is focused on improving healthcare capacity in developing communities in Africa and Latin America.
More about Developing Health Globally
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Honduran Hospitals Get a Tune-up
GE’s Developing Health Globally™ program and the Hispanic Forum Community Service Team are working to close gaps in Honduran healthcare facilities.
International Programs
Through the GE Foundation, GE supports training and education initiatives that promote sustainable development.
More about International Programs
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INMED Brasil Partnerships for Children
GE partners with INMED to support Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn throughout Brazil — improving education and academic performance.
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A Brighter Future for Girls in Malawi
GE Foundation with Save the Children is building a brighter future for girls in Malawi through improving education opportunities.
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GE & London 2012
GE is working with the London Olympic Organising Committee to help UK schools take part in the 2012 games through the Get Set program.
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The Development of Successful Youngsters
The development of young people is very important to GE, which is why we’ve partnered with LACE — Leaders Accessing College Education.
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Financial Education for Low Income Women
GE Money is focusing on women’s financial empowerment through entrepreneurial training and microlending in the developing world.
Disaster Relief
Each year, GE Foundation makes charitable donations to relief organizations to aid regions and communities affected by humanitarian and natural disasters.
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GE Donations to China Exceed $4 Million
GE has donated over $4 million in cash and equipment to the Red Cross of China after a massive earthquake struck the Sichuan Province.
Employee Programs
Learn how GE Foundation promotes employee philanthropy through our Matching Gifts program and our support for United Way.
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GE STAR Awards
GE Foundation provides competitive scholarships, known as GE STAR Awards, to children of eligible GE employees and retirees.
NBC Universal and Telemundo Initiatives
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Telemundo Community & Public Service Initiatives
“El Poder de Saber” is a multi-platform initiative that urges Hispanics to seize the “power” of education among young Latinos and their families.
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NBC Universal In The Community
Public service programming at NBC Universal highlights important social issues such as education and children’s health.