ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 12,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA]
today announced a $300,000 donation
(equivalent to IDR 4.6 billion) from
the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist those who have been impacted
by the recent Indonesian earthquake.
"The damage caused by this earthquake is devastating, and Boeing
stands ready to assist our Indonesian colleagues, friends and
neighbors who have been affected by this tragic event," said Ziad
Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations. "We are
committed to partnering with organizations that will quickly bring
relief to the communities hardest hit so they can begin to
heal and start the rebuilding process."
Boeing funding will support the following organizations:
- $100,000 to GlobalGiving,
in partnership with IDEP Foundation, to address immediate
humanitarian needs across the region.
- $100,000 to CARE
International to provide emergency relief supplies and
support.
- $100,000 to CERDAS
Foundation to support health, hygiene and food distribution for
displaced persons.
"With the severity of damages caused by the recent earthquake,
it will likely be months before many families can return to their
homes," said Bonaria Siahaan, CEO of Yayasan CARE Peduli, CARE
International's affiliate in Indonesia. "We appreciate the rapid support
from Boeing, which will help 550 households meet their daily needs,
including providing uniforms to elementary school students so they
can stay in school and have a sense of ongoing normalcy."
As part of the Boeing Gift Match program, the company will match
dollar-for-dollar monetary donations made by Boeing employees to
charitable organizations supporting earthquake recovery and relief
projects in Indonesia. This will
extend the reach of assistance being provided to the Indonesian
people.
"Boeing has been honored to do business in Indonesia for over 73 years. Our Boeing
teammates based in Jakarta and
others around the world are actively supporting relief efforts on
the ground. We are hopeful that Boeing's donation can further
support the people of West Java,
Governor Ridwan Kamil, and his staff
during this challenging time," said Alexander Feldman, president of Boeing Southeast
Asia.
Disaster relief efforts in Indonesia align with Boeing's ongoing
commitment to the communities where Boeing employees live and work.
Boeing's presence in Indonesia
spans more than 73 years. Over the past decade, Boeing has
contributed more than $3.1 million in
charitable giving in the country.
Additional Supporting Partner Testimonials:
"We would like to express our gratitude for Boeing's support of
the victims and survivors of the Cianjur earthquake. IDEP will
support the survivors by providing for their daily needs, including
medical services through mobile clinics and shelter management. We
hope this donation can make a positive impact on the life of the
survivors, so they can strive and build back better after the
earthquake." – M. Awal, IDEP Executive Director
"We are grateful to Boeing for their support of those impacted
by the Cianjur earthquake. CERDAS Foundation will assist more than
500 families and survivors by providing emergency relief, including
food and water packages, clothing, and emergency supplies and
necessities, such as toiletries, tarps, shovels, and trash bags for
cleanup efforts. We will also address immediate needs by providing
trauma counseling, building more than 10 temporary communal
facilities (toilets and bathrooms), developing more than 10
temporary schools, and building or rebuilding two new schools over
the next 12 months. We are optimistic that this assistance will
bring some relief to those whose lives were shattered by the
earthquake." – Ismail Budhiarso, CERDAS Foundation President
About Boeing
As a leading global aerospace company,
Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes,
defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150
countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the
talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity,
sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is
committed to innovating for the future and living the company's
core values of safety, quality and integrity. Learn more at
www.Boeing.com.
Click here for more information about Boeing's work in
Indonesia.
For more information about Boeing's philanthropic efforts,
please visit the Company's Global Engagement website.
Contacts
Swetha
Mahesh
Boeing Communications
Southeast Asia
Phone: +65 982 448 36
Swetha.Mahesh@boeing.com
Jason Capeheart
Boeing Communications
Corporate
Phone: +1 703 209 5560
Jason.S.Capeheart@boeing.com
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