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| Western Union Foundation |
| Grantmaker： |
The Western Union Company |
| Foundation Launch： |
2001 |
| Source of Funds： |
Western Union Company, its employees, Agents and vendors |
| Grantmaking Focus： |
Education Program, Economic Opportunity, Disaster Relief, Partners / NGOs |
| About Western Union Foundation： |
A history of philanthropy:
Since its inception in 2001, the Foundation has awarded $71.7 million in grants to more than 2,010 organizations in 104 countries.
A culture of giving:
The Foundation relies on the generous contributions from Western Union, its employees, Agents and vendors. We are proud to be a partner of choice for respected international institutions - and, increasingly, a charitable vehicle for consumers around the world.
A focus on economic opportunity:
The Foundation provides direct grants to NGO programs around the world that connect families with economic opportunity. We support education - including job training, life skills and language acquisition - as well as financial literacy and small business development programs.
A commitment to disaster relief and recovery:
When a natural disaster strikes, people can count on us to help fund immediate relief. We sustain our focus on communities in need by supporting rebuilding efforts that spur the economy for a sustainable, long-term recovery. |
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