PRESS RELEASE
November 11, 2009 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Keith Thode
Chief Operating Officer
P: (972) 869-8167
keith_thode@aidmatrix.org |
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Aidmatrix and AT&T Join Together to Grow Humanitarian Relief in Central and Eastern Europe |
Dallas, Texas - November 11, 2009 - The Aidmatrix Foundation received a $50,000 contribution from AT&T* to help Aidmatrix expand humanitarian relief in Central and Eastern Europe.
AT&T joins Aidmatrix and our partner network of governments, NGOs, and corporate partners to expand work in deploying The Aidmatrix Network™ to cover Central and Eastern Europe. A build-out of the use and adoption of the Aidmatrix technology will provide countries in Central and Eastern Europe, beginning with programs in Romania and Slovakia, with access to an organizational infrastructure to get donated products and supplies into the hands of those who are in greatest need, particularly following natural disasters. The system will also serve as an ongoing structure to be used broadly for daily food and medical relief, a model that has been deployed successfully in the United States.
The Aidmatrix Network takes many of the leading-edge technology principles that businesses use to move products to people at the lowest price, and uses those concepts to help humanitarian aid move as efficiently as possible to those in need. Through use of The Aidmatrix Network, the partnership will have a great impact in the region by facilitating significant humanitarian aid, improving systems and processes for disaster response, increasing international readiness among the covered countries and providing volunteer opportunities.
"As a result of the support of our financial partners and those who work with us on the front lines of relief, billions of dollars in aid have flowed to those in need around the globe. With this next effort, AT&T will help to bring this same relief to those in need in Romania and the region. We are very thankful for the investment of their time and their talents," said Scott McCallum, President and CEO of The Aidmatrix Foundation.
"We applaud Aidmatrix for their work advancing technology in areas with the greatest need by working with organizations that make a proven impact," said Eric Loeb, AT&T Vice President of International External and Regulatory Affairs. "We are pleased to help fund efforts that advance humanitarian efforts around the world."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. |
About Philanthropy at AT&T
For 25 years, AT&T and the AT&T Foundation have been 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. As the AT&T Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2009, more than $160 million was contributed through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs in 2008 alone.
About AT&TAT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services, the nation's fastest 3G network and the best wireless coverage worldwide, and the nation's leading high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of their three-screen integration strategy, AT&T operating companies are expanding their TV entertainment offerings. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. © 2009 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. About The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc.
The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian crises. Our solutions enhance participation, amplify contributions, and accelerate results for humanitarian relief. More than 35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage our solutions to mobilize more than $1.5 billion in aid annually, worldwide. The donated goods, money and services impact the lives of more than 65 million people. Aidmatrix is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with offices in Wisconsin, Germany and India. www.aidmatrix.org
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