Press release for the AT&T India support United Way, 9th January 2009

AT&T INDIA supports United Way to fulfill human requirements of the needy in India

NEW DELHI & Bangalore, India, XX january 2009 - AT&T India has announced a contribution of US$5,000 to United Way in India. The shared contribution between United Way of Delhi and United Way of Bengaluru will serve to fulfil the basic needs of the underprivileged in India.  

United Way, a global network of more than 3,000 non-profit organizations, is dedicated to fulfilling the most important human needs of the community by focusing on education, income and health. Each United Way organization, though part of a global network, is founded and run by people from that home community. The first United Way in India was established in Baroda, Gujarat in July 1986 and formally affiliated with United Way International that same year. In addition to Baroda, Bengaluru and Delhi there are United Way organizations in Mumbai and Hubli-Dharwad.  United Way of Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune are in early stages of development. AT&T India’s contribution will be used by United Way of Bengaluru and Delhi to support their ongoing initiatives of working with civil society to raise community standards in the verticals of healthcare, education, and livelihood.

“AT&T has been a long history of supporting United Way work in many communities in other parts of the world and welcomes this opportunity to become active with United Way causes in India,” said Mark Shine, President, AT&T India. "Advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives are very important to AT&T in India," said Mr. Shine.  "AT&T India is fully committed to the Indian market. United Way is known for their dedication towards the society. It is an honor for us to have the opportunity to contribute to the Indian community and help the needy. Education, income and health are primary concerns of people everywhere and to be able to nurture them in India is of prime importance to us.”

“United Way works to advance the common good and improve people’s lives. That’s why United Way focuses on the building blocks of a good life which are health, education, and financial stability. Our goal is to work with communities to create long-lasting changes that create opportunities for all.  In India, there is a growing population and great need in each of these areas,” said Teresa Hall Bartels, President and CEO of United Way International. “We are delighted to have AT&T India providing much needed support to United Ways of Delhi and Bengaluru in their ongoing efforts.”

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About United Way: United Way is a global network of locally governed not-for-profit member organizations in 47 countries and territories whose members work to create long-term solutions to local human needs.  These members convene community leaders who identify and prioritise local needs, generate and distribute resources for mission-centered work, help improve the effectiveness of the non profit sector, and enhance service delivery. This work happens primarily at the local level, where community needs and opportunities are best understood by local volunteer leaders. 

Through its commitment to and demonstration of effectiveness, transparency and accountability, United Ways are able to raise U.S. five billion dollars worldwide which are applied to create greater local community impact.

 

About Philanthropy at AT&T: AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T supports projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2007, AT&T contributed more than US $164 million through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs. AT&T and the AT&T Foundation, the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T, combine more than US$1.9 billion of historic charitable commitment to communities across the country.

 

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