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Mattel Announces Signature Partnership With Save The Children
Mattel Announces Signature Partnership With Save The Children
Published 04-19-05
Submitted by Mattel, Inc.
"Education is an important philanthropic priority at Mattel," said Kevin Farr, Chairman of the Mattel Children's Foundation and Chief Financial Officer of Mattel, Inc. "As part of our effort to expand the company's philanthropic reach on a global scale, the Mattel Children's Foundation selected Save the Children as a signature partner because of the organization's commitment and success in improving early childhood education and expanding access to education for children worldwide."
The components of the global partnership include:
- A literacy program in Uganda, the Philippines and Guinea that encourages parents to become active participants in their child's education
- An initiative to establish community schools in Mali and Malawi
- A school-readiness program in Afghanistan to prepare children for the transition to school
- Literacy projects in the rural areas of Appalachia (Kentucky and Tennessee), Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina featuring a take-home book bag program for young children to encourage parent involvement in education.
About Save the Children
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the United States and in more than 40 countries around the world. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, comprising 27 independent, national Save the Children organizations working in more than 100 countries to ensure the well-being of children.
About the Mattel Children's Foundation
The Mattel Children's Foundation was established in 1978. With a vision of "making a meaningful difference, one child at a time," the Foundation provides cash grants through domestic and international grantmaking programs, as well as international scholarships to children of employees, matching gifts and volunteer grants for Mattel employees. In addition, the Foundation continues its tradition of partnering with exemplary nonprofit partners. In 2005, Mattel will partner with Special Olympics, Save the Children, the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) and the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation (CAAF). The Mattel Children's Foundation is funded exclusively by cash donations from Mattel, Inc.
About Mattel, Inc.
Mattel, Inc., (NYSE: MAT, www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 25,000 people in 42 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world. The Mattel vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow.
Mattel, Inc.
Mattel, Inc.
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT - News) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco R/C®, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2011, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the fourth year in a row, and was also ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens". With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 31,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are "Creating the Future of Play." Follow Mattel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattel.
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